Deepen your appreciation for the performing arts and gain practical experience on stage and behind the scenes to pursue careers in the theater, dance, and beyond. Hofstra’s proximity to New York City enriches the curriculum and provides access to innumerable professional performances, auditions, internships, and extracurricular workshops.
About the Department
Recognized As:
One of the "Top Acting Schools in New York" by DailyActor.com
One of the Top 10 Best Drama Schools in New York by Acting in London
One of "9 Great New York Acting Schools and Universities" by Backstage
One of “The Top 30 College Dance Programs for 2019-2020” by OnStageBlog.com
Drama/Dance
Our Programs
Our Drama program prepares you for careers in acting, directing, design, and production in the competitive worlds of theater, film, and television.
A major in Dance offers you a well-rounded education in all forms and styles of dance and choreography. See which program is right for you.
See a Show
Performances
The department presents six plays and two dance concerts per academic year, including the annual Shakespeare Festival, a large scale musical, and the Student Rep. Learn what’s in the works and how you can see our professional quality productions.
At Hofstra
The Student Experience
In the department, you have plenty of opportunities to get involved, gain experience, have fun, and advance your education.
- Grants & Scholarships:
Drama | Dance - Internships: Drama | Dance
- Performance & Production Opportunities
- Student Clubs
Stages/Spaces
Our Facilities
You will perform in the campus’s two recently renovated theaters, learn, work, and perform in state-of-the-art teaching spaces, and have access to on-campus costume and scene shops to build all costumes and sets required for performances, which are captured by professional photographers and videographers.
About the Department
Read about the Department of Drama and Dance's mission, learning goals and objectives, administration, and faculty.
Office Information
Room 102 Emily Lowe Hall Phone: 516-463-5444
Fax: 516-463-4001
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Department Chair
Professor Ilona Pierce
516-463-6645
Room 104 Emily Lowe Hall
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Dance concert photos by Johan Elbers