From the Director of WVU Dance

If you are a retuning Summer Dance Academy participant, supporting parent or guardian, or a prospective newcomer, I thank you for your interest in the WVU School of Theatre and Dance 2025 Summer Dance Academy (SDA). On behalf of all of us who make SDA happen from year-to-year, I welcome you to our website. This year marks the 15th year for SDA. We look forward to another exciting and stimulating week of dance. As in past years, we will be presenting a wide variety of classes. In keeping with our mission, we will continue to have an exciting lineup of classes taught by gifted and experienced faculty that include members of the WVU Dance Program and guest artists from far and near. 

New this year – with our connections to the acclaimed Paul Taylor Dance Company (PTDC), the WVU SDA will be partnering with the Taylor School and will feature additional classes that celebrate the artistry and mastery of Paul Taylor. Our program will feature additional classes that celebrate the artistry and mastery of Paul Taylor. Current and past company members will be part of the SDA faculty to teach technique, repertory and give presentations that focus on this celebrated dance American artist, his craft and legacy. 

I invite you to take a moment and read through the following information about our offerings. I hope that you will find a program that best suits your dance aspirations or that of your young dancer. Please feel free to share the site with others who might also be interested in joining us. Contact us if you have any questions or need further assistance with the application process. We look forward to meeting and introducing you to the WVU campus and the Canady Creative Arts Center. 

Yoav Kaddar, Director of WVU Dance