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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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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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Shenandoah Dance Students Work With Rising Stars

Some of the Dance World’s Brightest Lights Bring Their New & Restaged Choreography to Shenandoah for Dance Ensemble Concert

Several of the nation’s most exciting choreographers came to Shenandoah’s main campus to work directly with Shenandoah Conservatory’s Dance Ensemble to craft the performances in…

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Guest Choreographer and Dancer Katie Vickers Presents ‘Survival in Ruins’

Special guest choreographer and dancer Katie Vickers presented “Survival in Ruins” on Thursday, Oct. 3, and Friday, Oct. 4, in Shingleton Dance Space. This unique…

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Frias Teaches Dance Technique and Choreography as Artist-in-Residence This Fall

The Shenandoah Conservatory Dance Division welcomes Adjunct Associate Professor of Dance Ruddy A. Frias, B.F.A., as its guest artist-in-residence this fall. Dance students will have…

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Shenandoah Conservatory Awarded $7,000 Grant from Mid Atlantic Arts for Collaborative Project with Sweet Honey in the Rock®

Shenandoah Conservatory has received $7,000 in grant support from Mid Atlantic Arts in support of a collaborative university and community project with the Grammy-nominated African…

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