Welcome to the OFA Dance Program!

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NON-CREDIT COMMUNITY CLASSES: SEPT 9-NOV 20

Classes offered throughout the semester in a range of global dance traditions, fusions, and movement styles for all levels and abilities. No previous dance experience necessary! FREE for all Harvard undergraduates– drop-ins welcome. Classes begin next week, September 9! 
Learn more and register for non-credit classes!
 

INFINITE POSSIBILITIES: IN THE WORLD

You're invited to a freestyle dance event featuring internationally-established freestyle dance artists and entrepreneurs! Taking place outside on the Science Center Plaza, Monday, September 13, 6-9pm, the event will include a short documentary, panel discussion, and House Dance workshop with live DJ! 
Learn more and register for Infinite Possibilities! 
 

VISITING ARTIST SERIES

Engaging professional dance artist innovators, both locally and beyond, to lead workshops, artist talks, and community conversations throughout the year.
Check the Fall 2024 visiting artist series line-up and stay tuned for more! 
 

PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Pairing 1st and 2nd-year students with 3rd and 4th-year students for peer exchange. Mentors help mentees navigate their academic course load, dance activities and life in college while connecting them to the dance and arts communities at Harvard.
Sign up to be a Peer Mentor or Peer Mentee!
 

MOVEMENT MEETS INITIATIVE

A new volunteer program in partnership with Urbanity Dance! Provides opportunities for undergraduate students to gain skills and experiences teaching and administering dance classes geared towards healing and empowerment in a range of community and clinical settings. 
Learn more and fill out the Movement Meets interest form! 

ON DISPLAY HARVARD 2024

Save the date of December 3, the UN's International Day of Persons with Disabilities, for a durational movement installation held at the Calderwood Courtyard, Harvard Art Museums,12pm-1pm. Explore what it means to "see" and "be seen." A call for performers will be announced in October. Stay tuned!
Learn more about ON DISPLAY HARVARD 2024!
 

STUDENT-LED DANCE GROUP SUPPORT

Support and offerings include access to the Harvard Dance Center and OFA 74 Mt. Auburn Studio for practice; a production residency at Harvard Dance Center; informal showing opportunities; professional development workshops; and mentorship throughout the year. Most upcoming is the Disability Inclusion Workshop on Friday, September 13, 4-5pm, open to the Harvard community. Stay tuned for info on a lighting design for dance workshop coming up next! 
Learn more about support and offerings for student-led dance groups! 

ACCESSIBILITY

The Harvard Dance Center and all event locations are accessible for wheelchair and mobility devices. Image descriptions are provided in all promotional materials and social media. If you have questions about the access provided or anticipate needing an additional type of access to participate in any OFA Dance Program offering, please email dance@fas.harvard.edu. We welcome the conversation!