MAD (Movement and Dance) Weekend

January 23-26, 2025

MAD Weekend hosts a variety of events, such as movement masterclasses, workshops, and panels.

Classes are $3 each for students with a Naz ID and $5 for the public, CASH ONLY. Admission is paid at the door. Classes are FIRST COME FIRST SERVE and spots are limited.

MAD Weekend is in January 2025 this year! This web page will be updated as we get closer to the event. Keep checking back for more information, and get excited for the amazing opportunities MAD Weekend offers here at Nazareth University to anyone and everyone interested. 

Classes and Tickets

  • Technique classes are open to dancers, actors, and movers (ages 15+) of all skill levels. Anyone under 18 years of age must have a guardian's signature on a waiver form. Download the waiver
  • Tickets for the classes and showcase are available at the door, CASH ONLY.

Best dance festival

Nazareth University's MAD Weekend was named best dance festival by CITY Magazine's Best of Rochester 2023!

Thursday, January 23

9:25 am - 10:40 am
10:50 am - 12:05 pm
1:10 pm - 2:25 pm
2:35 pm - 3:50 pm
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
7:30 pm -

Friday, January 24

8:00 am - 9:15 am
10:00 am - 10:50 am
10:30 am - 11:45 am
11:00 am - 12:30 am
12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
2:30 pm - 3:45

 

 

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm

 

 

5:45 pm - 7:00 pm

 

 

Saturday, January 25

10:30 am - 11:45 am
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm

 

 

7:00 pm -

Sunday, January 26

10:30 am - 11:45 am
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

 

 

2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
4:30 pm -
  • MAD Artists Showcase and Post-Show Talk-Back - Location: Callahan Theater 

A curated showing of choreographic pieces from guest artists and a chance to discuss their work after the show. 

Stevie Oakes Dancing
Guest Artists

Featured Guest Artists - Bios

Learn more about our guest artists

Ticket Information

Classes:

  • Individual: $5/class
  • Student: $3/class with Naz ID

MAD Artists Showcase: 

  • Tickets $10 at the door

See what it's like

    Caz Lopata-Linn Dancing