Located on the second floor of the Rockefeller Arts Center, the James & Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre is a bright, flexible space designed for both rehearsal and performance. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the studio with natural light, creating an inspiring atmosphere for movement, choreography, and learning.
With seating for 91 audience members, it serves as a fully equipped theatre for student concerts, choreography showcases, and public performances.
Student Opportunities & Usage
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Hosts the Merrins Fall Chamber Concert, a student dance concert series.
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Serves as the spring showcase stage for the student-run dance company Orchesis, presenting a wide range of styles including contemporary, jazz, hip hop, and tap.
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Provides a venue for senior projects, choreography presentations, and guest-artist performances, giving students real-world stage experience.
Did You Know?
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The theatre is central to Fredonia’s Dance BFA and Dance BS programs, giving students a professional setting to share their work with live audiences.
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Its design emphasizes intimacy and versatility, with natural light enhancing both rehearsal energy and performance atmosphere.
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Many alumni trace their confidence on stage to their early experiences performing in Merrins Dance Theatre.