Dance Department News
Belhaven’s Freshmen Orientation Scheduled for June
Incoming freshmen, mark your calendars for Belhaven’s Freshmen Orientation on June 13-14, 2019. These two days are designed to prepare you for your first year at Belhaven. ... | Read Full Article
2019 Spring Dance Concert to Feature New Choreography
Belhaven University dance faculty and guest artists are collaborating for the 2019 Spring Dance Concert. ... | Read Full Article
2019 Summer and Fall Registration is Now Open
Traditional students can register this week, March 25-29, and plan their 2019 Summer and Fall Semester at Belhaven University. ... | Read Full Article
Seniors to Present Dance Research Presentations
Students from Belhaven’s Dance Department will present an evening of scholarship, lecture demonstrations, and creative process discussions on topics from the field of dance and beyond, February 20-22. ... | Read Full Article
Ensemble Performance to Use Dance as Worship
Belhaven’s Dance Ministry Ensemble and members of DOXA will present three nights of worship through dance, February 14-16. ... | Read Full Article
School of the Arts Releases Spring 2019 Arts Ablaze
The arts are thriving at Belhaven University, and this semester of Arts Ablaze will feature some of the best productions, concerts and exhibitions, happening right in the heart of Jackson. ... | Read Full Article
Welcome Week Marks Beginning of Spring Semester
Belhaven’s Spring Welcome Week 2019 is January 5 and will mark the beginning of a new semester with a week of exciting events. ... | Read Full Article
DOXA Concert Uses Dance to Bless Community
The 2018 DOXA Dance Concert is November 28-29 and will feature two nights of creative choreography and performances from emerging students in the Belhaven Dance Department. ... | Read Full Article
Performance to Celebrate Dance and Highlight New Choreography
New choreography, with styles from classical and contemporary ballet to modern dance, will be showcased at Belhaven’s Fall Dance Concert. ... | Read Full Article
University Recognized as 2018-19 Christian College of Distinction
For the eighth consecutive year, Belhaven University was named a 2018-19 Christian College of Distinction. ... | Read Full Article
School of the Arts on Display for Discover Day
Arts Discover Day on November 9 will give potential students a look into what makes Belhaven the premier Christian arts university. ... | Read Full Article
Registration Open for Spring 2019 Semester
Traditional students can register the week of October 22-26 and plan their 2019 Spring Semester at Belhaven University. ... | Read Full Article
U.S. News and World Report Names Belhaven Best Value 2019
U.S. News and World Report awarded Belhaven the prestigious title of 2019 Best Value for Regional Universities. ... | Read Full Article
October Discover Day Planned for High Schoolers
The University’s next Discover Day of the semester is October 19, 2018. ... | Read Full Article
Community Dance Concert to Feature Diverse Choreography
The Community Dance Concert, September 22 at 7 p.m., is an opportunity for both students and the community to experience the diversity of dance in Mississippi. ... | Read Full Article
U.S. News Honors Belhaven with Best Regional University Award
U.S. News & World Report released their 2019 Best Colleges list and awarded Belhaven University a top ranking for best regional university in the South. ... | Read Full Article
Mississippi’s Most Selective College is Belhaven
Belhaven University is Mississippi’s Most Selective College according to Business Insider. ... | Read Full Article
The Arts Come Alive this Semester at Belhaven
The arts are thriving at Belhaven University, and this semester will feature some of the best productions, concerts and exhibitions, happening right in the heart of Jackson. ... | Read Full Article
Eight New Professors Begin First Semester at Belhaven
Belhaven welcomed eight new professors to the University. These top professors come from a variety of backgrounds and have a wealth of knowledge ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Releases New Issue of Tartan Magazine
The newest issue of the Belhaven University Tartan Magazine is now available in a digital format. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Honored Among National Colleges of Distinction
Belhaven was awarded the title 2018-2019 College of Distinction for its continued dedication to quality higher education. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Plays Significant Role in 2018 USA IBC
The USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) has begun in Jackson, Miss., and Belhaven is playing a major role by hosting the 2018 USA IBC Dance School. ... | Read Full Article
2018 Welcome Week to Launch New Semester at Belhaven
Belhaven’s Welcome Week is August 24, 2018, and will kick-off the semester for new freshmen and transfer students with a week packed full of exciting events. ... | Read Full Article
Morton Honored with 2018 Excellence in Higher Education Award
The Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) honored Laura Morton, associate professor of dance, with the 2018 Excellence in Higher Education Award. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Transfer Orientation Day to Welcome Students
New transfer students will prepare for their first semester during Belhaven’s Transfer Orientation Day on June 4, 2018. ... | Read Full Article
Spring Dance Concert To Highlight Original Choreography
Belhaven dance faculty and guest artist are collaborating for the 2018 Spring Dance Concert that will showcase new and exciting choreography. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven To Host High School Juniors
High school juniors and their parents are invited to Belhaven University’s Junior Day on Friday, April 13, 2018. ... | Read Full Article
High School Students Discover Belhaven College Life
The University’s next Discover Day of the semester is March 2, 2018. This special day is set aside for interested high school students who will get an inside look into college life at Belhaven. ... | Read Full Article
Learning and Practice Intersect for Senior Dance Concert
Four nights of special concerts from senior dance students will highlight original and innovative choreography. ... | Read Full Article
Ensemble Performances Capture Essence of Dance and Worship
Belhaven’s Dance Ministry Ensemble and members of DOXA will present three nights of worship through dance, February 15-17. ... | Read Full Article
First Lady Invites Dance Alums to Perform at White House
Belhaven dance alumni, Leyna Woods ‘14 and Angela Belmonte ’16 were recently invited to the White House to perform for First Lady Melania Trump and honored guests November 27, 2017. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Earns Two Awards for Christian Higher Education
Belhaven University was honored with two notable awards for its dedication to Christian higher education. ... | Read Full Article
DOXA Concert To Highlight Students’ Creative Choreography
The 2017 DOXA Dance Concert is November 29-30, and will feature two nights of creative choreography and performances from emerging students in the Belhaven Dance Department. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Named National, State College of Distinction
By demonstrating continued dedication to quality educational practices, Belhaven University has been named a national and state 2017-2018 College of Distinction. ... | Read Full Article
Students Explore the Arts at Upcoming Discover Day
Arts Discover Day is for potential students who want an introduction into Belhaven's thriving School of the Arts. ... | Read Full Article
Fall Performance To Showcase Beauty of Dance
The Fall Dance Concert has earned the reputation of being one of the most highly anticipated performances from Belhaven’s Dance Department. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Named One of America’s 100 Best College Buys
Belhaven University is one of only a 100 universities in the country to receive the distinction of America’s 100 Best College Buys. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Partners with Community Dancers for Performance
The Community Dance Concert on September 30 at 7:00 p.m. is an opportunity for both students and the community to experience the diversity of dance in Mississippi ... | Read Full Article
Student Brings Hope to Refugees Through Dance
This summer, sophomore dance student Lydia Mathis spent a month in war-torn northern Iraq, helping refugees combat trauma through dance. ... | Read Full Article
Students Recognized for Special Achievements
On May 12, the annual Belhaven Baccalaureate Service celebrated the special achievements of graduating seniors. ... | Read Full Article
New Collaborative Choreography Showcased in Dance Concert
Belhaven dance faculty and guest artist are collaborating for the 2017 Spring Dance Concert that will showcase new and exciting choreography. ... | Read Full Article
Dance Professor and Student Honored as William Winter Scholars
Emily Wright, associate professor and chair of the M.F.A. in dance program, represented Belhaven as one of the William Winter Scholars at the 25th annual Natchez Literacy & Cinema Celebration in February. ... | Read Full Article
Senior Dance Concert Highlights Culmination of Studies
Two special concerts from senior dance students and members of DOXA will highlight original and innovative choreography. ... | Read Full Article
Seniors Present Research on Dance for Final Projects
Near the end of their studies, senior dance students conduct and present research that applies to a variety of topics relevant to dance. ... | Read Full Article
Ensemble Performance Celebrates Art of Dance
Belhaven’s Dance Ministry Ensemble and members of DOXA will present an evening of worship through dance on February 10-11. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Arts Come Alive This Semester
The arts are thriving at Belhaven University, and this semester will feature some of the best productions, concerts and exhibitions, happening right in the heart of Jackson. ... | Read Full Article
Memorial Scholarship Honors M.F.A. Dance Student
The Belhaven Dance Department awarded its first merit-based scholarship for M.F.A. dance students to Lauren Ashlee Small, a third-year graduate student from Springfield, Illinois. ... | Read Full Article
Praise and Creative Dance Highlight DOXA Concert
The DOXA Dance Concert on November 30-December 1 will be two nights of creative choreography and performances from emerging students in the Belhaven Dance Department. ... | Read Full Article
Discover Day Features Arts Programs at Belhaven
Arts Discover Day is for potential students who want an introduction into Belhaven's thriving School of the Arts. ... | Read Full Article
Fall Dance Concert Features Variety of New Choreography
The Fall Dance Concert has earned the reputation of being one of the most highly anticipated performances from the Belhaven Dance Department. ... | Read Full Article
Community and Belhaven Partner for Dance Concert
The Community Dance Concert on September 24 at 7:30 p.m. is an opportunity for both students and the community to experience the diversity of dance in Mississippi. ... | Read Full Article
Concerts, Exhibitions, Productions Happening this Semester
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The arts are thriving at Belhaven University, and this semester will feature some of the best productions, concerts and exhibitions happening right in the heart of Jackson. ... | Read Full Article
New Faculty Add to Academic Excellence
Belhaven welcomed 17 new professors to the University. These top professors come from a variety of backgrounds and have a wealth of knowledge and experience ... | Read Full Article
Bower Named New Chair of Dance
Belhaven University has named Mrs. Krista Bower the new chair and associate professor of its dance department. ... | Read Full Article
Dance Majors Represent Mississippi and Belhaven on National Stage
Representing one of only two universities in the southern region and one of 31 colleges in the nation, Belhaven dance majors are traveling to the nation’s capital for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. ... | Read Full Article
Dance Department Brings Art to Life
The Mississippi Museum of Art and the Belhaven Dance Department are collaborating to bring paintings to life through dance. ... | Read Full Article
New Choreography Showcased at Spring Dance Concert
Belhaven dance faculty and guest artist are teaming up for the 2016 Spring Dance Concert that will showcase new and exciting choreography. ... | Read Full Article
Dance Ensemble Performs Original Choreography
Belhaven’s Dance Ministry Ensemble and DOXA will present an evening of worship through dance on February 12-13. ... | Read Full Article
Master of Fine Arts Candidate Presents Dance Thesis Concert
M.F.A. candidate Clara Grace Watson will present her thesis concert on Saturday, January 30 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. ... | Read Full Article
Dance Department Host Dancin’ Styles Event
Dancin’ Styles on Friday, January 22, is a night of social dance for all ages at the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre. ... | Read Full Article
DOXA Concert Features Student Choreography
The DOXA Dance Concert on November 18-19 will highlight the creative choreography and performances of emerging students from the Belhaven Dance Department. ... | Read Full Article
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Arts Discover Day on November 13 is for potential students who want an introduction into Belhaven's thriving School of the Arts. ... | Read Full Article
Fall Dance Concert 2015
The Fall Dance Concert has earned the reputation of being one of the most highly anticipated performances from the Belhaven Dance Department. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Collaborates With Dance Community for Performance
The Community Dance Concert is an opportunity for both students and the community to experience the diversity of dance in Mississippi. ... | Read Full Article
Dance Dept. Named Top Ten Choreography School
Belhaven University’s Dance Department was recently recognized as a Top Ten Choreography School among other prestigious universities of dance such as The University of Arizona, California State University ... | Read Full Article
Ensemble Presents 2015 Spring Dance Concert
The Belhaven University Dance Ensemble will showcase choreography from dance faculty and guest artists. The 2015 Spring Dance Concert will begin on April 17 in Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center ... | Read Full Article
Urban Dance Club Hosts Ravehaven
Belhaven’s Urban Dance Club (UDC) is hosting Ravehaven on March 28, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. in Bitsy Irby. “The Ravehaven event last September was quite a success and had a ... | Read Full Article
BFA Senior Dance Concerts Set for February 25-28
The Belhaven University Dance Department will present its BFA Senior Dance Concerts during a four night schedule beginning Wednesday, February 25 and running through ... | Read Full Article
BA Senior Dance Oral Presentations Set for This Week
The Belhaven University Dance Department will present its Senior Oral Presentations this Thursday and Friday, February 19 and 20 at 6:30 pm in the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre. ... | Read Full Article
Dance Ministry Ensemble 2015
The Belhaven Dance Department will present an evening of worship through dance from the Dance Ministry Ensemble on February 12-14. ... | Read Full Article
Dance and Ice Cream Social
Dance the night away at the Dancin’ Styles Dance and Ice Cream Social on January 30, 6:30 p.m. at the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven University Dance Department Auditions
January 21, 2015 (Jackson) - The Belhaven Dance Department’s general auditions for admission to the dance programs and scholarships will be held on February 14 ... | Read Full Article
Mississippi Urban Dance Festival
The dance departments at Belhaven University and Hinds Community College are teaming up to present the first ever Mississippi Urban Dance Festival on January 15-17. This three-day festival will consist of dance classes ... | Read Full Article
Students Feature Choreography in DOXA Concert
The DOXA Dance Concert on November 20-21 will highlight the creative choreography and performances of emerging students from the Belhaven Dance Department. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Alum Awarded Fulbright Arts Research Grant
Stephanie Miracle (’04) was awarded a U.S. Fulbright Research Grant to study dance in Germany. This prestigious grant enabled her to spend a year at Folkwang University, studying the ... | Read Full Article
Fall Dance Concert 2014
The Fall Dance Concert has earned the reputation of being one of the most highly anticipated performances from the Belhaven Dance Department. ... | Read Full Article
Arts Discover Day 2014
Arts Discover Day on November 14 will give future students a sneak peek into Belhaven University's thriving School of the Arts. This day is an important step for students deciding on a career in the arts ... | Read Full Article
Advance Registration: October 27 - 31
Before you know it Belhaven’s 2015 Spring Semester will be here. Advance Registration will be held October 27 - 31 and will help you plan your spring, summer or fall 2015 semester at Belhaven University. ... | Read Full Article
Community Dance Concert 2014
The Belhaven University Community Dance Concert will be held on Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall on Riverside Drive. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Named College of Distinction
Belhaven University was honored for the fifth consecutive year as a College of Distinction. The 2014-2015 College of Distinction designation is given to select schools to honor ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Hosts USA International Ballet Competition
Belhaven University will again host the USA International Ballet Competition (IBC) as its International Village from June 14-29. Belhaven is a significant partner to the USA IBC and has the opportunity to host ... | Read Full Article
2014 Belhaven University Honors Convocation
The Belhaven University Honors Convocation awarded some of the highest academic honors to the year's top performing students on April 15, 2014 at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Dance Ensemble To Debut Spring Concert
The Belhaven Dance Ensemble will present A Time For Ballet and A Collection of Contemporary Dance as two separate concerts for the spring of 2014. These performances in the Bitsy Irby ... | Read Full Article
Advance Registration for May and Summer Classes
A new academic term is quickly approaching and that means advance registration for May and summer classes will open on the week of March 24-28. Get an early start on planning your next term ... | Read Full Article
2014 Belhaven University Career Fair
The 2014 Belhaven Career Fair is this Thursday, February 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Student Center. This career fair draws top employers in the Jackson area and statewide ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Named One of 33 Schools in the Nation Accredited in Four Arts
Belhaven University is one of only 33 institutions in the nation accredited in all four areas of the arts - visual art, music, theater, and dance. ... | Read Full Article
Curtains - A Musical Debuts at Belhaven University
Curtains - A Musical will debut at Belhaven’s Blackbox Theatre on February 13-22. Based on the book by Rupert Holmes and set in 1959, this musical is a backstage murder mystery ... | Read Full Article
2014 Belhaven Career Boot Camp
Career Services is hosting its annual Belhaven Career Boot Camp for our traditional students on February 13 in the Student Center. This year’s boot camp will host ... | Read Full Article
Dance Ministry Ensemble Concert 2014
The Belhaven Dance Department will present an evening of worship through dance from the Dance Ministry Ensemble on February 13-15. This annual concert at the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Awarded America’s 100 Best College Buys Title
Belhaven University is one of only a 100 universities in the country that received the distinction of America’s 100 Best College Buys. This is the eleventh consecutive year Belhaven was recognized for its ... | Read Full Article
DOXA Fall Dance Concert 2013
Students from the Belhaven University Dance Department will present original choreographed performances at the DOXA Fall Dance Concert on November 21 and 22. DOXA, which means “praise” in Greek ... | Read Full Article
Arts Discover Day 2013
Arts Discover Day on November 15 is for potential students who want an introduction into Belhaven University's thriving School of the Arts. Sign up to get a full access pass and to learn more about the arts at Belhaven: ... | Read Full Article
Fall Dance Concert 2013
The Fall Dance Concert has earned the reputation of being one of the most highly anticipated performances from the Belhaven Dance Department. This year will showcase the choreography of dance faculty and guest artists ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Ranked A Top Regional University in the South
U.S. News & World Report ranked Belhaven University a top regional university in the South on the 2014 Best Colleges list. Dr. Roger Parrott, President of Belhaven University, said, “We are ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Concert Showcases Local Dance Companies and Schools
The Belhaven Dance Department is proud to present the Community Dance Concert on September 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. ... | Read Full Article
Arts Ablaze 2013-2014
The arts are thriving at Belhaven University and every year our students and faculty showcase their talents in plays, dances, music, poetry, gallery exhibits and more. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven University Named a College of Distinction
For a fourth year, Belhaven University was honored as a College of Distinction for the 2013-2014 school year. The College of Distinction designation is given to select schools to honor ... | Read Full Article
Cynthia Newland Honored for Exemplary Arts Service
Cynthia Newland, Associate Professor of Dance and Chair of the Dance Department, has been selected for the 2013 School of Excellence Award from the Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education ... | Read Full Article
Summer Children's Dance Classes
The Belhaven University Dance Department will host Summer Children’s Dance Classes on June 3-7 and June 10-14 for girls and boys ages 4-12. The summer dance camp will be located ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Honors Convocation 2013
Belhaven University's Honors Convocation awarded some of the highest academic honors to the year's top performing students on April 9, 2013 at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. ... | Read Full Article
Quest of the Designer Debuts at Belhaven
The Belhaven University Dance Department will present its spring dance production, Quest of the Designer. Similar to Cirque Du Soleil, this family-friendly performance ... | Read Full Article
Seniors Showcase Final Dance Projects
After four years of study, students in the Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance program will present their final projects at the Senior Dance Concert on February 27-28 and March 1-2 ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Will Host Regional Dance Conference
The Belhaven University Dance Department has partnered with the American College Dance Festival Association (ACDFA) in celebrating their 40th anniversary and will host the Southern Regional ... | Read Full Article
2013 Dance Ministry Ensemble
The Belhaven Dance Ministry Ensemble will perform at the Bitsy-Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center theater on February 14 -16. The Dance Ministry Ensemble is a select group of students ... | Read Full Article
DOXA Fall Dance Concert 2012
Students from the Belhaven Dance Department will present original dance performances during the DOXA Fall Dance Concert on November 28 and 29. DOXA, which means “praise” in Greek, is a student led ... | Read Full Article
2012 Fall Dance Concert
The Fall Dance Concert has earned the reputation of being one of the most highly anticipated dance performances at Belhaven University and this year will showcase the choreography of dance faculty and guest artists from the Belhaven University Dance Ensemble. ... | Read Full Article
Arts Discover Day 2012
Arts Discover Day is October 26 and will give future students a sneak peek into Belhaven University's thriving School of the Arts. Learn more about the arts and get a full access pass ... | Read Full Article
Senior Dance Students Present Final Projects
After four years of study, students from Belhaven’s Dance Department will present their final projects at the Senior Dance Concert on October 25-26. ... | Read Full Article
Arts Ablaze 2012-2013
This year will be another exciting year in the arts at Belhaven University and the Arts Ablaze Calendar has a complete listing of the many art events and show you where and when they are happening. ... | Read Full Article
Dancers Perform in Community Dance Concert
Saturday, September 15, the Belhaven University Dance Department is hosting the Community Dance Concert. This dance performance at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall will feature a unique pairing of Belhaven faculty and dance alumni with local dance artists. ... | Read Full Article
Dance, Music and President Visit South Korea
Over the summer a group of Belhaven University students, staff and faculty traveled into the country of South Korea. Each trip had a separate mission, but together had the same goal ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Records Highest Enrollment in Its History
Belhaven University’s fall enrollment shattered all previous records with a total of 3,725 students across all seven campuses. This is an increase of 433 students over last year, and a one-year jump over 13%. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven To Host Southern Regional Dance Festival
The Belhaven University Dance Department is honored to partner with the American College Dance Festival Association (ACDFA) in celebrating their 40th anniversary and will host the Southern Regional Festival in Jackson, Miss. on March 13-16, 2013. ... | Read Full Article
Save the Dates for Belhaven Dance
This year, a series of special performances from Belhaven University’s Dance Department will showcase the talents of its dance students and faculty. ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Welcomes New Professors
We are pleased to introduce 12 new faculty members to Belhaven University’s growing family. These professors are coming from a variety of backgrounds and have a wealth of knowledge and experience ... | Read Full Article
Belhaven Theatre and Dance Students Travel to Germany for Mission Trip
The Belhaven Theatre Department took a team of students, eight theatre majors and two dance majors, to the Art Factory in Germany for a mission trip. Their trip led them to the city of Kandern. ... | Read Full Article
Honors Convocation Award Winners
Belhaven University's Annual Honors Convocation awarded some of the highest academic honors to the year's top performing students on April 10. ... | Read Full Article
2012 Collaborative Arts Concert
The Collaborative Arts Concert on Saturday, February 4, 2012 is the only time when several departments from the Belhaven School of the Arts combine their efforts to collaboratively create works of art in paint, music and dance. ... | Read Full Article