Alumni Spotlight

Robert Torigoe
Education Initiatives Manager
Lincoln Center

“Lehman Theatre and Dance was pivotal in my career in the arts. The faculty and staff provided an abundance of opportunities to build on my capacity to learn, practice, and create.

I have become a better artist, administrator, and human being because of this.”

Beverly Lopez
Director REDi Dance Company, Teaching Artist/Dreamyard Project, Adjunct Professor in Latin Dance, Lehman College

“The Lehman Theatre and Dance program helped me understand my value and helped me see that we can create now! No one can take that power away from you”

Kenny Nuñez
Theater Manager
Shubert Organization on Broadway

“Lehman Theatre and Dance taught me how to be a leader, how to be confident, how to move my body, but most importantly, it taught me how to be patient, which is especially important in my current job.”

Amalia Olivia Rojas
Playwright/Theatre Artivist

“I take so much pride in being an alum of Lehman College’s Theatre program, where I was encouraged to pursue my dreams as a playwright. The faculty made sure I received support in searching and applying for opportunities. Almost eight years later, I am blessed to count on their support as my dreams come true.”

Dr. Elyssa Pagan
Chiropractor

“I originally started at Lehman with my pre-med degree. I wanted to do BioChem, but I switched to the Dance program and that helped set me apart from the other candidates. Taking somatic classes and learning how my body works really helped me in helping my patients.”

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Connecting Mind,

Body, Community,

and Culture

Multimedia, Theatre & Dance

degree programs prepare students

for a wide variety of artistic,

technical, and administrative

roles in the performing arts.

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B.F.A. Multimedia Performing Arts

The multidisciplinary B.F.A. in Multimedia Performing Arts has concentrations in dance and theatre. The program prepares multidisciplinary actors and dancers to create for the stage, film, television, and new media. This intensive program is for those who envision a career as a practitioner in theatre, dance, film, tv, and related media.

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Theatre Track

Students interested in a career in theatre will take classes in acting, directing, writing, multimedia performance, creative technology, and performing arts management. Courses incorporate both in-classroom study and practical workshops.

Dance Track

Aspiring professional dancers and choreographers study choreography, improvisation history, somatics, and a range of dance techniques – from street styles and social dance to West African and concert dance. Courses incorporate both in-classroom study and practical workshops.

B.A. Theatre

The bachelor’s degree in Theatre combines study in acting, dance, stagecraft, playwriting, theatre history, and drama with practical experience in producing, technical theatre, and arts management.

The program prepares students for a career as an actor, director, playwright, theatre administrator, technical director or stage manager, or in related professions, such as entertainment law, business, and management.

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B.A. Dance

Undergraduate Dance majors study improvisation, choreography, and dance history, while also gaining practical experience in producing, technical theatre, and arts management.The curriculum covers a wide range of dance techniques including modern dance, street styles, Latin dance, ballet, and African dance.

The program prepares students for careers such as dancer, choreographer, teacher, dance administrator, or dance therapist.

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The Performing Arts Management Minor is designed for students who are looking to prepare for administrative opportunities in the professional performing arts industry.

The Performing Arts Management Minor curriculum will equip students with skills and knowledge required for entry-level administrative positions in the performing arts.

After completing:

THE 348
ACC 185 (or ACC 171)
An internship

students can choose a 3-credit focus on Fundraising and Development by taking BBA 194 (1 credit) and BBA 202 (2 credits), or a 3-credit focus on Social Media and Marketing by taking THE 324 (3 credits) or by taking BBA 188 (1 credit) and BBA 189 (2 credits).

The Theatre Minor consists of THE 208 Acting I (3 credits) and THE 235 Stagecraft (3 credits), plus an additional 6 credits in theatre at the 300 or 400-level.

Courses can be chosen from categories such as directing, acting for the camera, multimedia production and design, history, and upper division acting courses that incorporate both in-classroom study and practical workshops in consultation with a theatre advisor.

The Dance Minor consists of DNC 235 Dance Perspectives, which fulfills the General Education Flexible Core: Creative Expression category, plus 9 additional credits in dance, 6 of those credits at the 300 or 400-level.

Courses can be chosen from categories such as choreography, improvisation, history, body and wellness, and a range of dance techniques – from street styles and social dance to West African and concert dance. Courses incorporate both in-classroom study and practical workshops.

The 12-credit Mind-Body Wellness Minor addresses philosophies and techniques related to the mind-body connection and consists of:

DNC 222: Body in Society (3 credits)
DNC 230: Body and Wellness I (2 credits)
DNC 330: Body and Wellness II (2 credits)
DNC 340: Mind Body Connection (3 credits)
Two additional credits in Dance

DNC 222 combines physical/experiential learning as well as intellectual inquiry to investigate the relationship between the physical reality of the individual and the world. It fulfills the General Education Flexible Core: Individual and Society category. Yoga and mindfulness techniques form the base for DNC 230 and DNC 330. DNC 340 addresses the mind-body connection from a scientific, medical, philosophical and social science perspective. In addition to these required courses, students have a free elective in dance.

Upcoming Events

December 6, 2024

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Auditions for Ti-Jean and His Brothers Friday December 6, 2024 from 12-5pm in the Apex on Lehman College Campus, Room M18 for dance, singing, and acting auditions

The Theatre and Dance programs are holding auditions for Ti-Jean and His Brothers, by Derek Walcott Friday December 6, 2024 from 12-5pm in the Apex on Lehman College Campus, Room M18 for dance, singing, and acting auditions Ti-Jean and His Brothers by Derek Walcott, music by Andre Tanker directed by Rick DesRochers, choreography by Michael Manswell A dance/theatre collaboration from the Nobel Prize-winning playwright/poet and founder of the Trinidad Theatre Workshop, Derek Walcott.

December 8, 2024

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Winter Concert: Chorus and Orchestra

Master works for chorus and orchestra including Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, additional works by Mendelssohn, Rutter, Handel, as well as multicultural seasonal selections and a holiday sing-along for the audience.

December 10, 2024

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Tribute to Mongo Santamaria

The Lehman Latin Jazz Ensemble presents a thrilling journey through the music of legendary Cuban-American percussionist Mongo Santamaria, whose groundbreaking fusion of Latin rhythms and jazz revolutionized the music world.

December 13, 2024

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Auditions for the 2025 Spring Dance Concert are coming!

Spring Dance Concert Auditions Friday, December 13th, 4:00, APEX Room M18 Come audition for the Spring Dance Concert! No need to prepare anything, just come ready to dance! Contact amy.larimer@lehman.cuny.edu for more information.