Season of the Arts, 2025

DCMA’s 2024-25 Season of the Arts promises a diverse array of cultural experiences for the NSU Community. With a blend of visual art, theatre, music concerts, and dance, our season aims to provoke thought, inspire creativity, and celebrate the essence of the human spirit. Themes such as love, resilience, identity, and the power of imagination will be explored, inviting audiences to delve into the depths of the human experience. Join us as we showcase the transformative power of the arts and embrace the richness they bring to our lives.

WINTER 2025
January 18 at 1:00pm
PVA - Performance Theatre
Student Choreography Showcase Dancer Auditions
Dancer Auditions from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Performance Theatre. For more information, contact Elana Lanczi at lanczi@nova.edu
January 24 at 7:30pm
Performance Theatre
Improv Jam
Laugh with us! Laugh at us! All laughs are welcome at the Annual Improv Jam! For more information, contact Dan Gelbmann at gelbmann@nova.edu
January 28 at 5pm
Don Taft University Center - UC 309
Davie Jazz Society Artist & Take Care of Your Body Podcast
Join NSU Music and our special guest Jon Sax from the Davie Jazz Society for Making Music a Reality - a discussion with one of south Florida's best jazz artists. This event is free and open to all. For more information, please contact Bill Adams at wadams@nova.edu
February 12 at 12:00pm
Alvin Sherman Library - Cotilla Gallery 
Film Music
Dr. Bill Withem will discuss and present his original compositions for film/media. For more information, please contact Bill Adams at wadams@nova.edu
Opening Reception Feb 13 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Gallery 217
16th Juried Student Art Exhibition
Celebrate the best of the Art+Design program. Select student works will be on view during this juried exhibition. Exhibit runs from Feb 13 - Apr 18. For more information, contact Mario D'Agostino at mdagost0@nova.edu
February 21 & 22 at 7:30pm - Feb 23 at 2:00pm
Black Box Theatre
Cymbeline By William Shakespeare
Romance, comedy, tragedy, and more. Everyone is invited for a night of Shakespeare. For more information, contact Alex Alvarez at aalvare1@nova.edu
March 19 at 12:00pm
Alvin Sherman Library - Cotilla Gallery
Fauré and Friends
Dr. Bill J. Adams and Dr. Jihong Adams-Park will perform French mélodie, Chopin études plus other beautiful music for voice and piano. For more information, contact Bill Adams at wadams@nova.edu
Opening Reception March 27 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Alvin Sherman Library - Cotilla Gallery.
14th Senior Showcase Art Exhibition
Witness the outstanding works created by the 2025 graduating class. Exhibition runs Mar 27 - May 1. For more information, contact Mario D'Agostino at mdagost0@nova.edu
March 27 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Alvin Sherman Library - Cotilla Gallery.
Mark Lindsay Duncan Legacy Endowment for the Arts Donor Reception
Join us in commemorating the legacy of founding arts professor, Mark Duncan, as we highlight the remarkable achievements of our students and the profound impact our programs have had on their journeys to success. This celebratory champagne reception promises an enjoyable atmosphere complete with entertainment and tasty treats. With the generous support of our donors and alumni, we aim to further strengthen our endowment. Come together with us to honor Mark’s enduring influence and the bright future of the arts at NSU.
To Learn more and support the Mark Lindsay Duncan Legacy Endowment, please click here.
March 28 at 7:00pm
Performance Theatre - Don Taft University Center
Starstruck
Presented by Shark Talent. For more information, contact Dan Gelbmann at gelbmann@nova.edu
March 31st at 6:30pm
Performance Theatre
Dance Film Festival
Join us for an inspiring evening at the 1st Performance and Visual Arts: Dance Film Festival, where movement and film collide! Experience a showcase of innovative student projects alongside curated dance films that highlight the artistry of movement on screen. Celebrate creativity, storytelling, and the power of dance in film. Don't miss this unique cinematic experience. For more information, contact Elana Lanczi at lanczi@nova.edu
April 11 & 12 at 7:30pm
Performance Theatre
Student Choreography Showcase
Don’t miss these original works choreographed and performed by NSU dance students. For more information, contact Elana Lanczi at lanczi@nova.edu
April 16 at 12:00pm
Performance Theatre
Dance + Music Collaborative Performance
Join us for an informal performance, featuring students from the Music and Dance programs in a collaborative performance. Our music composition students and student choreographers will present dances set to original musical compositions. For more information contact wwithem@nova.edu.
April 25 at 7:30pm
Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Spring Music Concert
Celebrate spring with a concert featuring NSU’s Mako Band and the Bossa Nova Chorale. For more information, contact Bill Adams at wadams@nova.edu
FALL 2025
October 3 & 4 at 7:30pm - Feb 5 at 2:00pm
Black Box Theatre
Rent By Jonathan Larson
Join us to experience Rent! A Pulitzer Prize-winning musical. Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in Love, finding your voice and living for today. For more information, contact Alex Alvarez at aalvare1@nova.edu
November 14 at 7:30pm
Miniaci Performing Arts Center
PEACE Concert - Seasons of Love
Celebrate the season with a concert featuring NSU’s Mako Band, the Bossa Nova Chorale, and Shark Gold Vocal Ensemble. For more information, contact Bill J. Adams at wadams@nova.edu

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