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Radford University Department of Dance Providing an undergraduate dance education that focuses on relationships, diversity, and opportunity.

🌟Alumni Spotlight: Meridythe Witt (2025) 🌟A graduate of Radford University with a B.F.A. in Dance and a B.S. in Music, M...
10/22/2026

🌟Alumni Spotlight: Meridythe Witt (2025) 🌟

A graduate of Radford University with a B.F.A. in Dance and a B.S. in Music, Meridythe Witt has built a career combining her passions for movement and percussion.

Based in Orlando, Meridythe performs as both a dancer and drummer at Universal Orlando Resort, with credits including The Untrainable Dragon, Universal's Holiday Parade, and Oh, The Stories You'll Hear! At SeaWorld Orlando, she has performed in Hydro Surge, Scarecrow Dance Party, and Howl-O-Scream. Her professional credits also include Love at First Fright and The Uprising at Six Flags Great America, as well as Footloose, Hatfields and McCoys, and Honey in the Rock at Theatre West Virginia.

During her time at Radford, Meridythe was recognized as the Outstanding Graduating Senior in both Dance and Music and pursued research exploring the intersections of music and movement.

10/17/2026

A day in the life of an RU Dance stage manager! 🎭

At RU Dance, our students gain experience in all aspects of the dance industry, both onstage and behind the scenes!

Follow along with one of our dance minors as she takes us behind the scenes of dress rehearsal for Fall Dance Fest!

🎟️ ONE LAST CHANCE to see Fall Dance Fest 2026! TODAY at 2:00 PM at the Artis Center Main Stage Theatre!

Tickets at the link in our bio!

What an opening night! ❤️There are still TWO chances to see Fall Dance Fest 2026! Don't miss it!📅 TONIGHT | 7:30 PM📅 Sat...
10/16/2026

What an opening night! ❤️

There are still TWO chances to see Fall Dance Fest 2026! Don't miss it!

📅 TONIGHT | 7:30 PM
📅 Saturday, October 17 | 2:00 PM
📍 Artis Center Main Stage Theatre

🎟️ Get your tickets at

It's OPENING NIGHT! Here's a sneak peek at Fall Dance Fest 2026! There's still time to get your tickets, and we hope to ...
10/15/2026

It's OPENING NIGHT!

Here's a sneak peek at Fall Dance Fest 2026! There's still time to get your tickets, and we hope to see you there!

📅 October 15 & 16 | 7:30 PM
📅 October 17 | 2:00 PM
📍 Artis Center Main Stage Theatre

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://rutheatretickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1583&p=1



📸: Robert Simmons

10/14/2026

A little behind-the-scenes look at Fall Dance Fest!
We’ve been hard at work in the studios, and tomorrow we bring it all to the stage!
📅 October 15–17
📍 Artis Center Main Stage Theatre
🎟️ Tickets at the link in our bio!

10/14/2026

A sneak peek inside our rehearsals!

Fall Dance Fest 2026 opens TOMORROW! Join us for three performances featuring original faculty choreography spanning classical ballet, contemporary, and jazz.

📅 October 15 & 16 | 7:30 p.m.
📅 October 17 | 2:00 p.m.
📍 Artis Center Main Stage Theatre
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://rutheatretickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1583&p=1

Your next step starts here! Don't forget to register for your RU Dance audition! We're looking forward to welcoming pros...
10/09/2026

Your next step starts here!

Don't forget to register for your RU Dance audition! We're looking forward to welcoming prospective students to campus and sharing what makes our dance community unique.

We have three audition dates available for students interested in joining our BA and BFA programs in Fall 2027.

🔗 Learn more and register here: https://www.radford.edu/visual-performing-arts/dance-department/auditions.html

We're just ONE WEEK away from Fall Dance Fest 2026!From classical ballet to contemporary and jazz, Fall Dance Fest featu...
10/09/2026

We're just ONE WEEK away from Fall Dance Fest 2026!

From classical ballet to contemporary and jazz, Fall Dance Fest features original choreography by Radford University Dance faculty. Join us for three performances showcasing the range of styles and creative voices within our department!

📅 October 15 & 16 at 7:30 PM | October 17 at 2:00 PM
📍 Artis Center Main Stage Theatre

🎟️ General Admission: $10 | Ages 12 and under: $6 | Free with RU ID

Get your tickets here: https://rutheatretickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1583&p=1

We hope to see you there!

Address

801 East Main Street
Radford, VA
24142

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15408316850

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