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December 3, 2025This fall, George Mason University’s dance studios buzzed with excitement as School of Dance students prepared for and performed José Limón’s 1958 original composition Missa Brevis, alongside professional dancers from the Center for the Arts artists in residence Limón Dance Company.
October 3, 2025George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is offering free tickets to select performances across Mason Arts venues for federal employees and/or contractors impacted by the U.S. government shutdown.
April 16, 2025Dean Rick Davis of the College of Visual and Performing Arts shares the news of Bill Reeder's passing, and highlights Reeder's contributions and impact as the Founding Dean of the college.
February 20, 2025The Class of 2025 from George Mason University School of Dance reflects on the moments that defined their journey.
February 20, 2025Since its founding in 1980, the Dance Gala has served as the hallmark event of the George Mason School of Dance, reflecting and anticipating its growth and increasing reputation as one of the finest dance programs in the country.
February 19, 2025Brianna Camp is the 2025 recipient of the Young Alumni Commissioning Project Award , and Marina Vianello is the recipient of the 2025 Young Alumni Creative Development Award.
February 7, 2025Robert is an independent choreographer, and their work has been performed by Company E Dance, Spark Movement Collective, Bucknell University, Cleveland Dance Project, Jane Franklin Dance, Luna Dance Company, and Terre Dance Collective.
February 7, 2025Hope Spears is an artist from West Palm Beach, Florida, who began her dance training at a young age. She pursued her passion at George Mason University, where she earned a BFA in Dance from the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
November 6, 2024Mason Artist-in-Residence Ballet Hispánico Connects Campus and Community in Deep Hispanic Heritage Month Engagement
August 28, 2024Headlined by award-winning singer and actress Lea Salonga, the annual benefit event raises funds for student scholarships at the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA). Since its launch in 2006, ARTS by George! has raised more than $4.1 million for Mason Arts.
August 23, 2024A new flexible and wide-ranging partnership between the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in the United Kingdom and George Mason University's School of Dance offers exciting possibilities for research, collaboration, and cultural exploration.
April 1, 2024On April 13, the oldest modern dance ensemble in the country, Martha Graham Dance Company, returns to the Center with a program that celebrates the company’s 100th anniversary through iconic classics and new work. The spectacular program features pieces by choreographers Agnes de Mille, Jamar Roberts, and of course, Martha Graham, including a special performance by Mason School of Dance students.