Dance at the Hop

The Hop reopens with the college's first dedicated dance studio and a full slate of dance programming from legendary choreographers, featuring a full range of traditional to modern dance styles.

Pilobolus Highlights

Revisit Pilobolus's activation of the new Hop buildings during opening weekend in this highlight reel.

The Hop finally has a rehearsal space dedicated exclusively to dance! Positioned on the lower level, directly beneath the Recital Hall and partially below ground level, the Hodgson Family Dance Studio includes 20-foot ceilings and a glass ribbon of windows to draw in the daylight and connect with the exterior plaza. It also includes one of four sprung floors in the new building. Mirrored walls support the dancers and reflect the light, while enhancing the sense of openness within the space. The studio is adjoined by a suite of changing rooms to support the growing demand for dance classes.

Toni Dove
Sunjammer 6: A Tale Blown by a Solar Breeze
September 11-12
Fall into a poetic, cosmic experience with this interactive journey through time, guided by the ghost of a Hellenistic astronomer.

Versa-Style Street Dance
Rooted Rhythms
September 23-24
Feel the pulse of LA with 20 years of high-octane hip hop and street dance in one explosive night.

Noli Timere
October 09-10
Witness a gravity-defying dance that reflects the interdependence among humans and our environment.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet
January 08-09
Fierce grace and technical brilliance that will leave you breathless, set to beloved classical works and the electric guitar-driven anthems of Lenny Kravitz.

Ragamala Dance Company
Ananta, The Eternal
by Aparna Ramaswamy
January 28-29
A luminous evening of Bharatanatyam duets and solos that honor the relationship between devotee and divine, brought to life with live music from Chennai.

BodyVox & Imani Winds
Beautiful Everything
April 08-09
Optimism in motion—brought to life through whimsical choreography, breathtaking wind music and spellbinding projections.

Gravity & Other Myths
Ten Thousand Hours
April 15-17
Try, fail, try again—behind every great move is an amazing journey. Here, eight acrobats reveal what it takes with spellbinding precision and joy.

2026/27 Dance Highlights

Performance

Toni Dove

Sunjammer 6: A Tale Blown by a Solar Breeze

Fall into a poetic, cosmic experience with this interactive journey through time, guided by the ghost of a Hellenistic astronomer.

September 11 - 12, 2026

Performance

Versa-Style Street Dance Company

Rooted Rhythms

Feel the pulse of LA with 20 years of high-octane hip hop and street dance in one explosive night.

September 23 - 24, 2026

Performance

Noli Timere

Witness a gravity-defying dance that reflects the interdependence among humans and our environment.

October 09 - 10, 2026

Performance

Resident Ensemble

Dartmouth Dance Showcase

hosted by the Dartmouth Dance Ensemble

Student-led troupes take over the dance floor with a captivating blend of dance styles, hosted by the Dartmouth Dance Ensemble.

November 10, 2026

Performance

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Fierce grace and technical brilliance that will leave you breathless, set to beloved classical works and the electric guitar-driven anthems of Lenny Kravitz.

January 08 - 09, 2027

Performance

Ragamala Dance Company

Ananta, The Eternal

by Aparna Ramaswamy

A luminous evening of Bharatanatyam duets and solos that honor the relationship between devotee and divine, brought to life with live music from Chennai.

January 28 - 29, 2027