Contemporary Dance Ensemble (CoDa)

The Contemporary Dance Ensemble, commonly referred to as CoDa, is the oldest dance company at Williams, and is the only one that performs modern and contemporary dance. This group was formerly known as Dance Company (DCo) until Spring 2010. Under the guidance of faculty members Erica Dankmeyer (Artistic Director) and Janine Parker (Assistant Director), CoDa dancers train year-round in both modern dance and ballet, and put on two major performances a year. The CoDa directors create original work for the ensemble each year, and continue the tradition of supporting student choreography.

All students at Williams College who are interested in dance—including both men and women—are eligible to join CoDa and are encouraged to try out. Auditions are held on the first Saturday of each Fall semester (For the 2012-13 school year, try outs will be on September 8 from 4-6pm in the Dance Studio).

CoDa Dancers 2011-2012

Niralee Shah '12 (TA)

Sarah Clark '12

Alyssa Barlis '13

Jenni Ginsberg '13

Liz Hecht '13

Jennifer Law '13

Karina Hofstee '14

Amanda Washington '14

Cecilia Denhard '15

Claire Lidston '15

Alex Ting '15

Madison Weist '15