Dance Companies
Being part of an NC State dance company is a college experience like no other. Choreography and performance are at the core of our companies. Here, you’ll do more than practice your craft—you’ll create beautiful, compelling art.
As a company member, you’ll be challenged by high expectations, nurtured by passionate teachers, and encouraged by your fellow dancers. Our small-company setting means you’ll develop close-knit, collaborative relationships with the faculty, guest artists, and fellow student performers. You’ll also thrive in an environment where your unique perspective is respected and trusted.
I loved every single second of my time in an NC State dance company. The people I’ve met have become my best friends and it was awesome to be able to grow alongside such amazing artists.
Delaney Galvin
B.A. English, 2022
Panoramic Dance Project
(DAN 310)
State Dance Company (DAN 311)
Terrain Dance Project (DAN 315)
Faculty
Panoramic Dance Project
State Dance Company
Terrain Dance Project
Frequently Asked Questions
What is each company’s focus?
Panoramic Dance Project
Panoramic Dance Project members train in a diverse range of dance styles from the African diaspora—including modern, jazz, hip-hop, African and Latin.
State Dance Company
With an emphasis on modern dance, the State Dance Company performs work choreographed by the artistic director and acclaimed guest artists.
Terrain Dance Project
Terrain Dance Project performs site-specific, choreographed and improvised dance works. These include performances in nontraditional venues and the creation of screendance or dance film projects.
When do you rehearse?
Panoramic Dance Project
Classes and rehearsals are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings and on Saturday mornings.
State Dance Company
Rehearsals are Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons, Tuesday evenings and some Saturdays. Not all dancers are needed for all rehearsals.
Terrain Dance Project
Rehearsals are on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
When do you perform?
Panoramic Dance Project
Annual performances:
- NC State Fall Dance Concert
- Panoramic Dance Project Concert (every spring semester)
- Additional performances on and off campus
Past projects include:
- The Dereck Whittenburg Foundation Gala
- A mixed media modern dance performance at the NC Museum of History for Black History Month
- A performance for NC State’s Respect the Pack event
- A mentoring workshop for Davis Drive Middle School students
State Dance Company
Annual performances:
- NC State Fall Dance Concert
- Attend and perform at the American College Dance Association Conferences (ACDA) or another dance conference/workshop
- State Dance Company Concert (every spring semester)
- Additional performances both on and off campus
Past projects include:
- NC State’s Think and Do Campaign celebration
- NC State’s Watauga Medal ceremony
- Featured as guest performers in a pop-up performance of REDACT with Britt Fishel and Artists in the galleries and garden at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design
Terrain Dance Project
Annual performances:
- At least one live performance each semester in on-and off-campus, site-specific locations.
- At least one screendance work each academic year for screenings on-campus and in international film festivals.
Future performances include:
- Collaboration with the Gregg Museum of Art & Design
- Collaboration with CAM Raleigh
- Outdoor performances on NC State’s Centennial Campus.
Do I have to enroll in a class to be in a dance company?
Yes, you do need to enroll in your company’s respective course. These courses are permission only; acceptance by formal audition. If accepted into a company, your company director will help you get enrolled. Reach about each course in the University Course Catalog.
Panoramic Dance Project
DAN 210: Current Trends in Afrocentric and World Dance
State Dance Company
DAN 295: Problems in Dance Performance
Terrain Dance Project
DAN 315: Site-Specific Dance Performance
Other Questions?
For questions about our dance companies, contact
Christa Oliver at christaoliver@ncsu.edu,
Tara Mullins at tzmullin@ncsu.edu
or Amy Beasley at albeasle@ncsu.edu.