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Student Spotlight: Cymone Jeter Brings Dance Beyond the Stage and Into the Community
February 06, 2026
A current student in the Department of Dance at Kennesaw State University, Cymone is putting her training into practice well beyond the studio this spring as a choreographer for Dancing with the Stars of Marietta, a community fundraiser benefiting Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theater. The annual event pairs local leaders with choreographers to raise funds supporting the organization’s professional productions and conservatory programming.
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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Returns to Georgia: A Homecoming, a Residency and a Vision for What is Possible
December 18, 2025
On January 30 and 31, the internationally celebrated company returns to Atlanta for their KSU debut with two performances at the Marietta Campus Dance Theater, alongside a multi-day residency with the Department of Dance that includes classes, mentorship and an open community class for dancers of all levels.
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KSU Dance Opens 20th Anniversary Season with World Premieres by Acclaimed Choreographers
August 13, 2025
Kennesaw State University’s Department of Dance is kicking off its 20th anniversary season with the world premieres of two original works by nationally acclaimed choreographers Gianna Burright and Leandro Damasco, created during the department’s prestigious Eleo Pomare–Glen Conner Choreographic Residency.
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Joffrey Ballet School Finds New Southeast Home in Kennesaw
July 07, 2025
The Joffrey Ballet School has officially relocated its southeast summer headquarters to Kennesaw State University’s Department of Dance. This new partnership brings together two powerhouse names in dance and education, expanding access to top-tier ballet and contemporary dance instruction in Georgia while further positioning KSU as a premier destination for the performing arts in the Southeast.
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Pursuing Excellence: A Dancer's Academic and Artistic Ambitions
May 14, 2025
Allison Behrend is about to embark on an exciting new chapter, having earned a scholarship to attend the American Dance Festival at Duke University. Enjoy reading the Q&A below to learn more about her journey, inspirations, and what she hopes to gain from this incredible experience.
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Experience the Creativity of KSU Dance Majors at the Student Dance Concert
April 23, 2025
The Department of Dance at Kennesaw State University proudly announces its annual Student Dance Concert, running April 24–26 at the KSU Dance Theater on the Marietta campus. This fully produced concert features original choreographic works by eight KSU Dance majors, offering audiences a compelling and diverse evening of contemporary dance.
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Anne Plamondon Productions: MYOKINE Dance Performance at Kennesaw State University
January 24, 2025
Kennesaw State University (KSU) Department of Dance is pleased to present Anne Plamondon Productions: MYOKINE Feb. 14-15, 2025, at the KSU Dance Theater on the Marietta campus. Known internationally as an exceptional dancer, Plamondon is also an outstanding choreographer. Her new creation, MYOKINE, focuses on the body in its entirety and lets the voice emerge to express very current concerns.
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Summer Arts Intensives Offered at Kennesaw State University College of the Arts
December 03, 2024
Kennesaw State University College of the Arts is offering high school students and rising college freshmen an opportunity to experience the arts on a collegiate level in summer 2025. In this year’s Summer Arts Intensive programs, students may choose from acting, dance, design tech, music, musical theatre, or the visual arts.
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"Properties of Being" Dance Concert Opens Nov. 14 at Kennesaw State University
November 08, 2024
Kennesaw State University (KSU) Department of Dance is pleased to present “Properties of Being” Nov. 14-16 at the KSU Dance Theater on the Marietta campus. The program will include both classical and contemporary dance, highlighting the universal need to move, connect—and simply be—with others. Featuring five original works by KSU Dance faculty, some with choreographic input from students, the concert will be performed by the KSU Dance Company.
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"Interchange" Performance Brings ArtsKSU, Artist, and Collector Together for One Night
September 24, 2024
Don’t miss “Interchange,” an annual collaboration featuring faculty and alumni from all four disciplines of Kennesaw State University’s College of the Arts (ArtsKSU). Slated for Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., “Interchange” is presented by the Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art, a unit of the School of Art and Design. This unique presentation of live, intimate performances celebrates the creativity that all artistic disciplines share with one another.