FALL DANCE CONCERT
305 College Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
Artistic Direction by Tristan Koepke
Featuring thesis work by Amara Ogbonna ’26, Samantha Manogue ’26, Liz Nahigian ’26, and Lucy Whitelam ’26
The 2025 Fall Dance Concert features the performative and choreographic works of Dance Majors’ Thesis projects. Throughout the semester, student artists engage in intensive research processes with rehearsals, showings, feedback sessions, and collaboration with student and faculty designers. This culminates in a spectacular performance, celebrating the dedication and creativity of student artists within the Bates Dance community.
Performance Dates
Friday, November 14th at 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 15th at 5:00pm
Sunday, November 16th at 2pm
Tickets
Admission to all Department of Theater and Dance events is free, but tickets are required. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.
Tickets are available now! Reserve below or online at our eventbrite page.
MEET THE CHOREOGRAPHERS
Amara Ogbonna ’26*
Samantha Manogue ’26*
Liz Nahigian ’26*
Lucy Whitelam ’26*
*This performance is offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a senior thesis in dance.
MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Tristan Koepke
Artistic Director
Courtney Smith
Production Manager, Lighting & Projections Designer
Rebecca Armstrong
Costume Designer & Director
Mike Quinn
Technical Director
Liz Coyer
Publicity & Box Office Manager
Grace LaFountain ’26**
Associate Production Manager
**This performance is offered in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a senior thesis in production management.
Image by Carly Philpott ’27