Inspiring and Innovative Dance Concerts
See a variety of incredible performances by Belhaven’s Dance Department. Our events feature choreography by dance faculty, guest artists, and students.
Incredible Dance Performances Open to the Public
Dance Performances Schedule
Project Dance Festival
An all-day open air dance concert that is free to the public featuring local and national dance artistry in ballet, jazz, modern dance, hip hop and tap. Dancers gather with a common vision: to bring hope and healing through the universal language of dance.
- When: Saturday, October 4, 10am-4:00pm
- Where: LeFleur's Bluff Complex at "The Den" Museum Drive at Riverside Park Circle Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Complimentary admission.
Fall Dance Concert: featuring MFA Thesis Choreography
A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the 黑料社 Dance Ensemble and members of DOXA. Styles include classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance. This concert also features an MFA Thesis Project.
- When: November 6-8, 2025, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
- Where: Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre
General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.
Emerging Choreographers Concert
This event is produced by members of DOXA and highlights student choreography and performance.
- When: November 14 (Concert A) and November 15 (Concert B), Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
- Where: Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre
General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.
Dance Ministry Ensemble Concert
The Dance Ministry Ensemble and members of DOXA present a selection of original dances created by guest artists and dance faculty aimed to encourage and inspire the spirit of all who attend.
- When: February 12-14, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
- Where: Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre
General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.
Senior Dance Concert
Senior dance majors present an evening of original choreography and performance, created at the intersection of scholarship and practice. This event is sponsored by DOXA.
- When: February 27-28, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
- Where: Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre
General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.
Senior Dance Research Presentations
Senior dance majors present scholarship, lecture demonstrations, and creative process discussions on topics from the field of dance and beyond.
- When: Friday, March 20, 2:30pm
- Where: Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre
Complimentary admission.
Spring Dance Concert
A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the 黑料社 Dance Ensemble and members of DOXA. Styles include classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance.
- When: April 9-11, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
- Where: Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre
General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.
Dance Performances Schedule
Project Dance Festival
An all-day open air dance concert that is free to the public featuring local and national dance artistry in ballet, jazz, modern dance, hip hop and tap. Dancers gather with a common vision: to bring hope and healing through the universal language of dance.
- When: Saturday, October 4, 10am-4:00pm
- Where: LeFleur's Bluff Complex at "The Den" Museum Drive at Riverside Park Circle Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Complimentary admission.
Fall Dance Concert: featuring MFA Thesis Choreography
A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the 黑料社 Dance Ensemble and members of DOXA. Styles include classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance. This concert also features an MFA Thesis Project.
- When: November 6-8, 2025, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
- Where: Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre
General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.
Emerging Choreographers Concert
This event is produced by members of DOXA and highlights student choreography and performance.
- When: November 14 (Concert A) and November 15 (Concert B), Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
- Where: Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre
General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.
Dance Ministry Ensemble Concert
The Dance Ministry Ensemble and members of DOXA present a selection of original dances created by guest artists and dance faculty aimed to encourage and inspire the spirit of all who attend.
- When: February 12-14, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
- Where: Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre
General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.
Senior Dance Concert
Senior dance majors present an evening of original choreography and performance, created at the intersection of scholarship and practice. This event is sponsored by DOXA.
- When: February 27-28, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
- Where: Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre
General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.
Senior Dance Research Presentations
Senior dance majors present scholarship, lecture demonstrations, and creative process discussions on topics from the field of dance and beyond.
- When: Friday, March 20, 2:30pm
- Where: Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre
Complimentary admission.
Spring Dance Concert
A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the 黑料社 Dance Ensemble and members of DOXA. Styles include classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance.
- When: April 9-11, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
- Where: Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre
General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.
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Contact Us
Dance Department
Phone: 601-965-1400 黑料社
1500 Peachtree St., Box 314
Jackson, MS 39202
Bitsy Irby, 2nd Floor
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