Photojournalism: Dance Company spring 2026

The Willamette Dance Company showcase this semester took place on April 16 and 17, and Smith Auditorium was packed for both performances. On Friday night, the line to get into Smith extended all the way to Eaton Hall.

Dance Co. is a student-driven performance group that allows students of a wide variety of experience levels to come together and perform original choreography. This was Margareth Ramos’ (’26) last semester of Dance Co. after being the group’s president for two years.

All of the dances are designed and produced by students, as well as stage managers. The program features inclusivity within its dances and represents a large variety of cultures and backgrounds. Emma Bryans (’28), participating for her first time in Dance Co., said it was a “positive, fun, uplifting environment — would highly recommend!”

All photos taken by Patricia Krepel on April 17, 2026 in Smith Auditorium.

The dancers warm up pre-show.

Leila Paravicini Rovics ('28) during "Garba."

Kayla Davis ('26).

A group of "Anxiety" dancers.

Winter Bond ('26).

Gavin Klipfel ('26) draws a heart in the air during "Lose My Breath."

A group of "Still Feel" dancers.

Nika Eustance ('28) during "Lose My Breath."