MAD (Movement and Dance) Weekend

September 7 - 10, 2023

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.

The BDT (Boston Dance Theater) Lecture Demonstration on Thursday, September 7 at 7:30pm and the final MAD Showcase on Sunday, September 10 at 5:30pm are both in Callahan Theatre, located in the Arts Center. Tickets for these performances are $5 for students and $10 for general admission at the door, CASH ONLY.

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, September 7

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, September 8

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, September 9

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, September 10

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 -
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