Reunite with your fellow Shenandoah Dance alumni to catch up on what’s new!
2024 Dance Alumni Reunion | March 22 -24, 2024
Schedule of Events
She Kills Monsters | 7:30 p.m. | Glaize Studio Theatre, inside Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Alumni $15, Adult $17
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly鈥檚 Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister鈥檚 refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
| 7:30 p.m. | Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Alumni free, Adult $17
The Dance Ensemble culminates its season with a performance of original works by faculty choreographers Lindsay Browning, Maurice Fraga, Erica Helm, Tiffanie Carson and Daniel Padierna. Please Note: This pricing is only for Dance Alumni Reunion attendees.
She Kills Monsters | 7:30 p.m. | Glaize Studio Theatre, inside Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Alumni $15, Adult $17
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly鈥檚 Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister鈥檚 refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Friday at Fridays | 9:30 p.m. | (111 Crossover Blvd. Winchester, VA, 22601)
Following the performance of Dancin鈥 Out, join the Dance program and your fellow dance alumni for its after show tradition! Show your support to the seniors who are performing in the show throughout the weekend and have the opportunity to reconnect with the faculty who choreographed the show.
Ballet Workshop Class with Erica Helm and Karen Follett| 11 a.m. | Ewing Studio
Free
Dance faculty members Erica Helm and Karen Follett invite you “back to the barre” for a fun ballet class in the Ewing Studio . . . we will “swing it out” together and play with petit allegro, waltz turns, and leaps that travel us across the floor in grand, spirited style! No adagio torture, and relaxed dance attire is encouraged!聽
Dance Alumni Celebration Luncheon | 1 p.m. | Cecil Pruitt Jr. Health & Life Sciences Building
$10 per person
Celebrate 40 years of the Dance program with your classmates and faculty and staff from the department with food, drinks and throwback photos throughout the years, including ones from the very beginning in 1984. This will be a buffet style 鈥渃ome and go鈥 lunch!
Tours of Campus & Facilities with Hornet Ambassador Dance Students | 1 p.m. | Cecil Pruitt Jr. Health & Life Sciences Building
Free
Haven’t been back to visit for a while? Take a tour of new spaces, visit the dance studios and the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre building while you talk about the growth of the Dance Program with current dance majors and recent graduates who will show you around our beautiful campus.
Champagne Toast & Celebration of 40 Years of Dance at SU | 2:30 p.m. | Cecil Pruitt Jr. Health & Life Sciences Building
Free
After the luncheon, join us as we recognize the 40th anniversary of the Dance program, its current and past faculty members and the first graduating class from the program with a champagne toast.
She Kills Monsters | 2:30 p.m. | Glaize Studio Theatre, inside Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Alumni $15, Adult $17
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly鈥檚 Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister鈥檚 refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Dance Alumni Career Panel | 4 p.m. | Ruebush Hall, room 128
Free
See what dance alumni have been doing since graduation, and how their education from Shenandoah gave them the skills and knowledge to succeed in their careers.
Dinner on Your Own | 5:30 p.m.
Before the Dancin鈥 Out performance, enjoy dinner at one of the following Old Town Winchester restaurants:
- 50/50 Taphouse
- Cork Street Tavern
- Water Street Kitchen
- El Centro
- Roma Old Town Wood Fired Pizzeria
- Union Jack Pub & Restaurant
- Willie Sutton鈥檚 Saloon
- 惭补肠补诲辞鈥檚
- The American Bar
- Village Square
- Sabai Thai
- Awabi
- Wine Room聽
- Piccadilly鈥檚 Public House
| 7:30 p.m. | Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Alumni free, Adult $17
The Dance Ensemble culminates its season with a performance of original works by faculty choreographers Lindsay Browning, Maurice Fraga, Erica Helm, Tiffanie Carson and Daniel Padierna. Please Note: This pricing is only for Dance Alumni Reunion attendees.
She Kills Monsters | 7:30 p.m. | Glaize Studio Theatre, inside Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Alumni $15, Adult $17
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly鈥檚 Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister鈥檚 refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Alumni Networking Breakfast| 10 a.m.
Details TBA
| 2:30 p.m. | Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Alumni free, Adult $17
The Dance Ensemble culminates its season with a performance of original works by faculty choreographers Lindsay Browning, Maurice Fraga, Erica Helm, Tiffanie Carson and Daniel Padierna. Please Note: This pricing is only for Dance Alumni Reunion attendees.
She Kills Monsters | 2:30 p.m. | Glaize Studio Theatre, inside Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Alumni $15, Adult $17
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly鈥檚 Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister鈥檚 refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
For questions or to register by phone, please call the Office of Alumni & Constituent Relations at (800) 786-4802.