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 Program
Studying Drama will prepare you for a career in: Acting, directing, design and production in the competitive worlds of theater, film and television. Many graduates have gone on to success in film, television, on Broadway and off-Broadway. Hofstra's proximity to New York City enriches the curriculum and provides incomparable opportunities for internships and other experiential learning projects within these arenas.
Dance Program
Studying Dance will offer you a well-rounded education in many forms and styles of dance and choreography. Our dance program’s focus is modern/contemporary dance with a strong ballet component, supported by a variety of dance genres, including: African, Irish, tap, jazz and others. Our program attracts nationally and internationally known faculty, as well as guest artists from New York City. Students are encouraged to visit the city often for performances, classes and auditions.
Performance Tickets
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.
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