Chapter 16 / Performance Opportunities, Organizations and Facilites

Effective: July 01, 2019

  1. Performance Opportunites

    One of the highlights of the School of Performing Arts Dance Program is the resident performing company, Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre (WCDT). The company’s season includes the fall Kansas Dance Festival (hosted by the Dance Program) or Faculty Fall Concert, an annual Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre Concert, participation in the American College Dance Festival (ACDF), attendance at regional dance conferences and touring to present concerts throughout the region, the nation, and the world. The Dance Program and Mid-American Dance Theatre (MADT) offer lecture demonstrations, master classes, and informal concerts in the community throughout the year.

  2. Dance Organizations

    1. WCDT

      WCDT Ensemble is the faculty-directed dance company of WSU School of Performing Arts.

    2. Mid-American Dance Theatre

      MADT is the student-directed dance organization of WSU School of Performing Arts.

    3. American College Dance Association

      ACDA provides regional and national visibility for dance works produced in colleges and universities for faculty and student choreographers and performers in these programs. It provides an opportunity for dance faculty and students to have their work adjudicated and critiqued by established professional dancers and choreographers, and opportunities for interaction among peers.

  3. Dance Facilites

    Use of the dance facilities is requested and scheduled through the Dance faculty.

    1. Heskett Center

      WSU Dance studios and offices are housed in the Heskett Center, a $10-million multi-purpose complex that includes two large studios, which are fully equipped with mirrors, sound system, concert stage and pianos.

      Heskett Center Policies:

      1. All students must show their WSU ID at the Heskett front desk to be admitted to any dance class or rehearsal. If you do not have your ID, you will get an absence! No exceptions.
      2. No food or drink is allowed in Heskett dance studios except in authorized areas. As a privilege to dance majors and minors, the Dance Lounge (inside the Dance studios) is one such authorized area. However, it is imperative that any food that is brought into the Dance Lounge be completely concealed (inside your bag) while transporting from the Heskett Lobby to the Dance Lounge. Failure to be discreet in the transport of food could cause the loss of this privilege.
      3. No street shoes allowed on the studio floors. No bare feet outside the dance studios.
      4. Please keep all valuables with you at all times or locked in the Heskett Center locker room.

    2. Harry Litwin Theatre

      The 144A studio is the home of the Harry Litwin Studio Theatre. Dance Performances in this theatre include senior concerts, student choreography showcase, informal concerts, and community and professional artists.

    3. Additional Facilities

      Additional facilities include a third large studio, faculty offices, and costume storage  in the Duerksen Fine Arts Center (DFAC). Main Stage Dance performances are held in Miller Concert Hall (DFAC) and Wilner Auditorium.