Inspiring and Innovative Dance Concerts
See a variety of incredible performances by Belhaven’s Dance Department. Our events feature choreography by dance faculty, guest artists, and students.
Incredible Dance Performances Open to the Public
Dance Performances 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.
Glimpses of the Moon
A Jazz Age Musical
Book and Lyrics by Tajlei Levis
Music by John Mercurio
Based on the novel by Edith Wharton
Directed by Jeff Allen Young
Musical Direction by Chrissy Hrivnak
Choreography by Kellis Oldenburg
- October 24-26 and October 31-November 2, 7:00 pm
- October 26 & November 2, 2:00 pm matinee
- Blackbox Theatre
A sparkling romantic musical, Glimpses of the Moon follows the jazzy whirl of New York society in 1922. Popular but penniless, Susy and her friend Nick devise the ultimate fundraising scheme – to marry and live off the wedding presents while they help one another look for suitable millionaires. The plan works perfectly – until they fall in love! BroadwayWorld described it as “one of the best new musicals we’ve seen in ages . . . a well-crafted, witty musical comedy . . . a sparkling valentine to the Jazz Age.”
Tickets can be reserved by emailing boxoffice@belhaven.edu beginning one week before the opening night. Tickets can also be purchased at the door (if seats are still available). Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and BU Alumni, and complimentary for Belhaven students, faculty, and staff. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance time.
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.
The 92nd Annual Singing Christmas Tree
- Friday, December 6, 7:30 p.m., Belhaven Bowel Stadium
- Saturday, December 7, 7:30 p.m., Belhaven Bowel Stadium
Voices! Carols! Lights! The Belhaven University Singing Christmas Tree is the oldest continuous outdoor singing Christmas tree tradition in North America. Dr. Rebecca Geihsler-Chittom, assisted by Mrs. Katie Moody, conducts the tree made up of Belhaven Choral Arts singers along with additional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and choristers from area churches, in collaboration with Belhaven’s other fine arts programs. Together we join forces to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!
Complimentary admission.
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.
Dance Performances 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.
Glimpses of the Moon
A Jazz Age Musical
Book and Lyrics by Tajlei Levis
Music by John Mercurio
Based on the novel by Edith Wharton
Directed by Jeff Allen Young
Musical Direction by Chrissy Hrivnak
Choreography by Kellis Oldenburg
- October 24-26 and October 31-November 2, 7:00 pm
- October 26 & November 2, 2:00 pm matinee
- Blackbox Theatre
A sparkling romantic musical, Glimpses of the Moon follows the jazzy whirl of New York society in 1922. Popular but penniless, Susy and her friend Nick devise the ultimate fundraising scheme – to marry and live off the wedding presents while they help one another look for suitable millionaires. The plan works perfectly – until they fall in love! BroadwayWorld described it as “one of the best new musicals we’ve seen in ages . . . a well-crafted, witty musical comedy . . . a sparkling valentine to the Jazz Age.”
Tickets can be reserved by emailing boxoffice@belhaven.edu beginning one week before the opening night. Tickets can also be purchased at the door (if seats are still available). Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and BU Alumni, and complimentary for Belhaven students, faculty, and staff. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance time.
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.
The 92nd Annual Singing Christmas Tree
- Friday, December 6, 7:30 p.m., Belhaven Bowel Stadium
- Saturday, December 7, 7:30 p.m., Belhaven Bowel Stadium
Voices! Carols! Lights! The Belhaven University Singing Christmas Tree is the oldest continuous outdoor singing Christmas tree tradition in North America. Dr. Rebecca Geihsler-Chittom, assisted by Mrs. Katie Moody, conducts the tree made up of Belhaven Choral Arts singers along with additional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and choristers from area churches, in collaboration with Belhaven’s other fine arts programs. Together we join forces to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!
Complimentary admission.
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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Contact Us
Dance Department
Phone: 601-965-1400 Belhaven University
1500 Peachtree St., Box 314
Jackson, MS 39202
Bitsy Irby, 2nd Floor
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