Whether in the visual art gallery, the dance theatre, the concert hall, the recital hall, or the flexible theatre, a rich and diverse arts season awaits you.

For further details or reservations, connect with the department sponsoring the event or performance:

 

Belhaven Arts Ablaze Schedule

Community Dance Concert

Belhaven University dance students and alumni join with other local dance artists to offer an inspiring and lively evening of dance.

  • When: Saturday, October 5, 7:00 PM
  • Where: Center for the Arts Concert Hall

General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for Belhaven Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. Advanced ticket reservations are not required.

Fall Dance Concert: 30 Years of Dance at Belhaven!

A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the Belhaven University Dance Ensemble and members of DOXA. Styles include classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance.

  • When: November 1-2 & 8-9, 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 15 (Concert A) and November 16 (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 13-15, 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 26-27, February 28 - March 1, 7:00 PM
  • Concert A: Wednesday & Friday, 7:00 PM
  • Concert B: Thursday & 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 an evening of scholarship, lecture demonstrations, and creative process discussions on topics from the field of dance and beyond.

  • When: Thursday, March 6, 7:00 PM
  • 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 Belhaven University Dance Ensemble and members of DOXA. Styles include classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance.

  • When: April 10-12, 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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Only 39 universities in the U.S. are accredited in all major arts. Belhaven is one. That means master classes, great performances, and national competitions. When you study art, dance, music, or theatre here, you’re earning a degree from a nationally recognized school for the arts.

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Verse of the Year

God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.

Philippians 2:13