Celebrating 30 Years of Dance Education

Save the Date: November 1, 2024

You and your family are invited to a special event as we commemorate 30 years of the Belhaven Dance Department’s commitment to artistic excellence and Christ-centered education.

This anniversary celebration offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of dance at Belhaven. Experience our vibrant campus, meet faculty and current students, attend the Fall Dance Concert, and learn what makes our program a top choice for aspiring dancers.

Register today (form below)!

Schedule of Events You Don't Want to Miss

Fri., Nov. 1, 2024 Event/Location
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Check-In
Bitsy Irby Visual Arts & Dance Center
8:30 a.m. Welcome from Krista Bower (Dean of the School of Fine Arts) and
Judith Edele (Assistant Director of Admission)
Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4
9:00 a.m. Ballet Technique 
(Observe or participate as your audition)
Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4
10:30 a.m. Campus Tour
11:45 a.m. Complimentary Lunch
Bailey Dining Commons
1:00 p.m. Audition Class: Modern Dance Technique
(Observe or participate as your audition)
Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4
1:00 p.m. Admission and Financial Aid Overview (Parents)
*Following the Admission and Financial Aid Overview, parents may observe the remainder of Modern Class
Bitsy Irby VADC: 119
2:30 p.m. Q&A with Dance Faculty
Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4
7:00 p.m. Fall Dance Concert
Bitsy Irby VADC Studio Theatre
*Complimentary Tickets Provided

 

Don’t miss this chance to experience the spirit of Belhaven Dance and see if our program is the right fit for your future. Reserve your spot today by filling out the form below!

If you plan to audition for Fall 2025 enrollment during your visit, please also complete this Audition Registration Form. 

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You Visit Us; Earn a $1,000 Scholarship

It’s absolutely true! We’re so confident that you’ll love what you experience on your visit to Belhaven, we’ll add $1,000 to your first-year scholarship package when you come for a personal visit or one of our Discover Days.

Additional Details:

  • You have the opportunity to observe or participate in ballet and modern dance technique classes. These dance classes can serve as the audition for acceptance to the dance major or minor program for students interested in Fall 2025 enrollment.
  • As our special guest for the day, you can park behind the Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center. See the campus map.
  • We hold accreditation from the National Association of Schools for Dance, making us one of only 39 colleges and universities in the country to be nationally accredited in all four fine arts programs: Dance, Theatre, Music, and Visual Arts. We are one of the only Christian universities on this prestigious list.

Directions: How do I get to Belhaven?

To the Main Campus:

  • From Jackson Airport take I-20 west to Jackson, MS.
  • Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
  • Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
  • Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
  • Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.

To the Admission Welcome Center:

  • Take I-20 west to Jackson, MS.
  • Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
  • Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
  • Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
  • Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
  • Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
  • 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202

To the Main Campus:

  • From Memphis take I-55 south to Jackson, MS.
  • Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
  • Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
  • Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.

To the Admission Welcome Center:

  • From Memphis take I-55 south to Jackson, MS.
  • Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
  • Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
  • Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
  • Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
  • 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202

To the Main Campus:

  • From New Orleans, LA take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
  • Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
  • Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
  • Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.

To the Admission Welcome Center:

  • From New Orleans, LA take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
  • Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
  • Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
  • Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
  • Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
  • 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202

To the Main Campus:

  • From Birmingham, AL take I-20 west to Jackson, MS.
  • Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
  • Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
  • Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
  • Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.

To the Admission Welcome Center:

  • From Birmingham, AL take I-20 west to Jackson, MS.
  • Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
  • Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
  • Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
  • Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
  • Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
  • 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202

To the Main Campus:

  • From Dallas, TX take I-20 east to Jackson, MS.
  • Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS. Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
  • Turn left onto Pinehurst Street which will be just past First Presbyterian Church.
  • Just a few blocks ahead the campus will be on your left.

To the Admission Welcome Center:

  • From Dallas, TX take I-20 east to Jackson, MS.
  • Then take I-55 north to Jackson, MS.
  • Take the Woodrow Wilson Street exit (Exit 98) and turn left at the second light onto State Street.
  • Turn left onto Riverside Drive, which is the very next light.
  • Halfway down the hill, the Belhaven University Welcome Center will be on your right.
  • Visitor Parking will be in front of the building by the flagpole.
  • 855 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202

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Verse of the Year

For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.

Psalm 100:5

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