School of Performing Arts
Overview
The School of Performing Arts is home to courses, minors and immersions and performances in the areas of music, theatre, and dance. The school offers the opportunity both in and out of the classroom to participate in music ensembles, theatrical and dance productions and other experiential learning opportunities. We believe performing arts empowers our students to use technology in creative and innovative ways. The faculty come from a diverse range of scholarly, performance, and creative backgrounds and are highly respected scholars in their respective fields.
Latest News
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June 25, 2026
Andy Head to Direct School of Performing Arts at RIT
Creating opportunities for RIT's performing arts community to flourish as the new Performing Arts Center opens a bold new chapter for creativity, performance, and artistic expression is a high priority for the year ahead.
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May 6, 2026
College of Liberal Arts names Romiere Horace and Olivia Croteau as 2025-2026 Commencement Delegates
Recognizing two students whose academic excellence, leadership, research, and service reflect the breadth of impact possible through a liberal arts education.
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May 6, 2026
Student's theater experience sewn together by accessibility and functionality
Emily Ohl '26 (industrial design) was the steady hand behind many of the award-winning costume designs in RIT theater performances the last couple years.
Featured Work and Profiles
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RIT Hosts Famed Tabla Musician Sandeep Das as Artist-in-Residence
Grammy-winning tabla musician Sandeep Das worked with RIT students and performed a concert during his Delhi to Kabul residency during the spring semester of 2024. He was joined by members of his...
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