Opening Nights in Class aims to engage and inspire students and educators by acting as a catalyst for learning, exercising creativity and encouraging achievement through the performing arts. With the support of our donors, Opening Nights in Class programming includes a variety of K-12 performances, lectures, master classes and workshops.
2024-25 Opening Nights in Class Artists Include
- Isata Kanneh-Mason
- Henhouse Prowlers
- Samara Joy
- Urban Bush Women
- The Kingdom Choir
- Cirque Kalabante
- Imani Winds & Boston Brass
- NYGASP: Pinafore
- Six One Five Collective
- PRISM
- Phat Cat Swinger
- Doolin’
- The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra Directed by Scotty Barhnart
- Twyla Tharp Dance Diamond Jubilee
- Time for Three
- DakhaBrakha
Opening Nights master classes provide students the added benefit of developing and honing their skills by learning directly from world-renowned artists. Sponsorships make possible this broad offering of master classes for FSU students and students in the community.
Please contact Calla MacNamara, Education and Engagement Manager, for information about Opening Nights in Class at cmacnamara@fsu.edu.
