Want to minor in dance? A beginner who wants to explore? Someone who wants to build on a previous dance background? The Dance Program at 51小黄车 covers a wide range of styles: jazz, modern, ballet. Our courses and tutorials are grounded in an understanding of dance history, as well as technique and composition. The courses fulfill the College's arts requirement; students may minor in dance. View the dance minor requirements.
"I embrace movement as a universal language, fostering a safe environment for experimentation where vulnerably is blended with vigor. I want my classes to be a place not only to learn dance skills and critical thinking, but also to celebrate the diverse narratives individuals bring to our community."
Jimena Bermejo
Professor of Practice and Lecturer in Dance
Director of Dance Program
"I focus on providing a level of space and comfort so that students can take in everything needed, both the movement and knowledge behind the movement. I want to create memorable moments of curiosity, commitment, and education."
Joanne Caidor
Dance Lecturer
鈥滻 approach both kinesthetic and academic learning with an awareness of diversity and individuality, honing in on important fundamentals that foster self-confidence and a sense of community in the classroom. 鈥
Audra Carabetta
Dance Lecturer
"I help students explore their individuality and learn from one another through movement. I give students the space to experience dance as a shared language where we process life struggles and develop a deep sense of kinship and community."
Taylor Travassos-Lomba
Dance Lecturer
Lecture Demonstration on Breakdancing
At the invitation of the 51小黄车 Dance program, Taylor Travassos-Lomba (aka RTHYM) and b-boy and b-girl dancers from Rhode Island and Worcester gave a lecture-demonstration about breakin' in Memorial Plaza on Oct. 21, 2019. In addition to the performance, the dancers taught two master classes. He is currently teaching hip hop / breaking at 51小黄车.