Dance News
Alumni Spotlight: Bashaun Williams
We spoke with Ballet Alum, Bashaun Williams about his experience at the U and life after graduation.
Utah Ballet Students Compete at the Youth America Grand Prix
Last week, UofU student Danielle Lee Dreis competed in the Youth America Grand Prix held at the Marriott Center for Dance.
Doug Varone & Dancers, Ririe-Woodbury, and the School of Dance perform at the Marriott Center for Dance
The School of Dance Students, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, and Doug Varone & Dancers will perform Doug Varone’s powerful choreographic work, entitled in the shelter of the fold, February 23 and 24.
James Ady visits Ballet History to discuss Val Caniparoli's "Lambarena"
Last week, former principal dancer James Ady visited the Ballet History class to discuss performances of a ballet by Val Caniparoli called Lambarena.
Hiring: Visiting Assistant Professor in the Ballet Program
The Ballet Program is Hiring! The School of Dance in the College of Fine Arts at the University of Utah invites applicants for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in our Ballet Program, to begin August 2018.
Alumni Spotlight: Sara Rodriguez
We spoke with Ballet Alum, Sara Rodriguez about her experience at the U and life after graduation.
An Interview with Penny Saunders
In January, undergraduate student Victoria Holmes sat down with Penny Saunders, resident choreographer of Grand Rapids Ballet, who is creating a new piece for Spring Utah Ballet.
World Premieres and Beloved Favorites Showcased at Spring Utah Ballet
The School of Dance presents the Spring Utah Ballet, Feb. 8-10 on stage in the Hayes Christensen Theatre in the Marriott Center for Dance.
Alumni: Oh, SNAAP!
Did you study in the arts at the University of Utah? Then we need you! Well, SNAAP actually needs you. That’s the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project, and they’re conducting their massive nationwide survey of arts alumni.
Utah Ballet to Open November 2nd
This November the School of Dance will present the Fall Utah Ballet Performance, which showcases a wide variety of styles, from classic favorites to works created in 2017.
A Note from U of U Leadership
As leaders of the University of Utah, we work daily to facilitate the intellectual development of all campus members and help our students, staff, and faculty reach for their professional goals.
Performing Dance Company Takes the Stage this October
The University of Utah School of Dance is opening its 2017/2018 Season with the Performing Dance Company. PDC offers its audience a professional-level performance by students in the Modern Dance Program.
MFA Graduate Spotlight: Ching-I Chang Bigelow
An interview with Ching-I Chang Bigelow. Originally from Taiwan, Ching-I will travel to China this summer to work as Rehearsal Director of Sleep No More Shanghai before returning to SLC to continue her work as an artist and teacher.
University of Utah Students Represent the School of Dance at ACDA
Early in April, students and faculty representing dozens of dance programs from across the country met for the American College Dance Association’s Northwest Region conference.
Faculty Member Eric Handman Honored for Digital Choreography Research
This past Fall, Eric Handman, Associate Professor and Director of the U’s Modern Dance MFA Program, received the 2016 Faculty Award for his excellence in research from the College of Fine Arts, as well as the Campus Incentive Seed Grant which allowed for his groundbreaking research in digital choreography to come to fruition this year.
School of Dance Hosts ABT's National Training Curriculum
The University of Utah’s School of Dance proudly hosted the American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum over Spring Break at the Marriott Center for Dance.
Seeking Applicants for Faculty Positions
The Modern Dance Program is Hiring! The University of Utah Modern Dance Program is seeking applicants for two faculty positions for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Ballet and Modern Dancers Share the Stage in the First Ever School of Dance Gala
The Ballet and Modern Dance programs will share the stage for the first time ever in the School of Dance’s inaugural Gala Concert this March. Formed in 2016, the new School of Dance is dedicated to the continued legacies of the individual disciplines of Ballet and Modern Dance.
Gala Dinner
The School of Dance is delighted to invite you to the inaugural School of Dance Performance & Gala Dinner reception.