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Chapman Student Dancers share the stage with the Iconic Martha Graham Company Students perform Graham’s Steps in the Street for the dance company’s centennial celebration in a journey of rich history and emotion.

March 17, 2026 by Zoe Braggs | CoPA News

Chapman Dancers have once again received a once-in-a-lifetime performance opportunity through the university’s College of Performing Arts (CoPA). As part of the Marybelle Musco Contemporary Dance Series at the Musco Center for the Arts, 17 dancers graced the Musco Stage with the world-renowned Martha Graham Dance Company after months of rehearsals, diving headfirst into the

Chapman Dancers Open for Complexions Contemporary Ballet in New York City Eight students embraced themselves in an elite creative process with renowned choreographer Dwight Rhoden, strengthened their community, and exemplified how Chapman’s training prepares artists for the world stage.

December 9, 2025 by Zoe Braggs | CoPA News

Eight Chapman dancers received the special opportunity to open for the world-renowned Complexions Contemporary Ballet at the iconic Joyce Theater in New York City. This journey began with an audition in the spring semester, continued into rehearsals throughout the fall, and concluded with performances at both the Musco Center for the Arts and the Joyce

Chapman Students Perform Alongside Doug Varone and Dancers Chapman student dancers receive an unmatched opportunity to perform alongside the esteemed Doug Varone and Dancers at the MUSCO Center for the Arts.

January 31, 2025 by Zoe Braggs | CoPA News

Last May, Chapman Dancers auditioned for the extraordinary opportunity to perform beside the world-renowned Doug Varone and Dancers. Twelve students were selected to participate in this experience, including a 3-credit Dance Repertoire course, a week-long residency with Doug Varone and his company, and a performance alongside these industry professionals at the MUSCO Center for the

A Choreographic Process: Bella Murrieta Behind-the-scenes look at Works in Progress choreographer

January 24, 2023 by Jason Glidden | Dance

Chapman University Department of Dance kicks off the spring 2023 semester with Works in Progress (WIP), a studio performance showcasing the choreography of B.A. sophomore students. Each piece explores different movements through space, styles, stories and energy. We reached out to sophomore student Bella Murrieta who is double majoring in Dance and Public Relations, Advertising

3rd Annual Dance Masters at Chapman A celebration of dance, music, and architecture

February 24, 2020 by Nathan Reynoso | Dance

Dance Masters at Chapman returns for a four-day extravaganza filled with lectures, guest artist master classes, and performance. This year the program will focus not only on dance but music and architecture, and how they work together on stage. “[Dance Masers] is an energy of collaboration,” says Julianne O’Brien, department chair for dance. “The purpose

NEW DATES! Inaugural Dance Masters at Chapman Weekend February 16 – 18, 2018

January 2, 2018 by Jean Taber | CoPA News

Chapman University is pleased to introduce the inaugural Dance Masters at Chapman weekend, February 16 – 18, 2018. The weekend begins with an intimate public performance on Friday, February 16, 2018 with legendary dancers Dwight Rhoden, Ido Tadmor, and Clifford Williams at 7 p.m. in the Chapman Auditorium, Memorial Hall. The performance includes highlights of Dwight Rhoden’s repertory in a lecture-demonstration format,

College of Performing Arts announces 10th Anniversary Performance Season

May 22, 2017 by Jean Taber | CoPA News

Chapman University’s 2017-18 academic year marks the thrilling tenth anniversary of the formation of the College of Performing Arts! To mark this great milestone, several special CoPA 10th Anniversary events are planned throughout the performance season beginning in October 2017. Did you know? CoPA produces over 100 shows and concerts every year as part of Chapman’s pre-professional curriculum in

Dance ensemble invited to perform at iconic Joyce Theater

February 11, 2015 by Jean Taber | CoPA News

Two Chapman dance faculty members will travel with a select student ensemble to perform at an iconic dance venue this weekend in New York City. Dean Dale A. Merrill was invited to bring a student ensemble to perform in the New York City Dance Alliance Foundation’s (NYCDAF) annual dance concert benefit ” Destiny

Spring Dance Concert to Feature Student Choreographed Works with Original Musical Score

April 17, 2014 by Peter Westenhofer | CoPA News

The Spring Dance Concert will feature the work of eleven accomplished student choreographers who will present their new dances in the Waltmar Theatre. Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance major students have created all the new works made for this concert, and the dances include a variety of moods and styles. The works focus on themes