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Dana Tai Soon Burgess, Brandi Coleman, Doug Varone

Renowned Choreographers Bring Acclaimed Works to Shenandoah Conservatory Stage in ‘Reflections: Invited Choreographers Showcase’

Dana Tai Soon Burgess, Brandi Coleman, Doug Varone

Shenandoah Conservatory presents “Reflections: Invited Choreographers Showcase,” an annual artist residency program that offers students and audiences alike the rare opportunity to experience works by…

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Senior Dance Class of 2026 Travels to New York City, Los Angeles and Las Vegas for Professional Development Experience

Senior Dance Class of 2026 Travels to New York City, Los Angeles and Las Vegas for Professional Development

The senior dance class of 2026 traveled to New York City from Dec. 26, through Dec. 30, and to Los Angeles and Las Vegas from…

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Tiffanie Carson with Shenandoah Conservatory students and alumni at Steps on Broadway in New York City

Carson Guest Teaches at Steps on Broadway, Reconnects with Alumni

Auxiliary Adjunct Associate Professor of Dance Tiffanie Carson, M.F.A., served as a guest teacher at Steps on Broadway in New York City on Dec. 1,…

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Conservatory Performs 2025/26 Grant Awards

Celebrating a Legacy: Shenandoah Conservatory’s Landmark 150th Anniversary Season Made Possible by Philanthropic Support

Shenandoah Conservatory proudly recognizes the generous support of donors, sponsors and foundations whose contributions are making the conservatory’s landmark 2025/26 season possible. As the conservatory…

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Ben Howard Appointed Assistant Professor of Dance

Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Ben Howard, M.F.A., as assistant professor of dance (modern dance) beginning this August. He succeeds Associate Dean for Academic…

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Senior Dance Students Gain Professional Experience in NYC, Los Angeles and Las Vegas

The senior dance class of 2025 had incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in New York City, Los Angeles and Las Vegas over winter break. Eleven senior dancers…

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Headshot of Jennifer Steele in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre

Jennifer Steele Named Dean Of Shenandoah Conservatory

Steele to join Shenandoah University on July 1

Shenandoah University is pleased to announce that Jennifer Smolos Steele, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of Shenandoah Conservatory. Dr. Steele has held various…

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