We spoke with Modern Dance Alum, Laja Field about her experience at the U and life after graduation.

Congratulations to Ballet Program Major, Nell Josephine, who has been invited to show work at the Youth America Grand Prix New York City Final this April.

As part of a two-week residency, Matthew Neenan – former Pennsylvania Ballet dancer and co-founder of BalletX – has created a new work for the annual performance, combining the talent of both divisions of the School of Dance.

On March 16 and 17, the School of Dance will come together as modern and ballet dancers for a night of celebration. The Gala performance, which will take place at Kingsbury Hall, will feature new creations and traditional works, including a world premier by Michele Wiles.

This year’s Gala Concert will bring together amazing talents from the School of Dance ballet and modern dance programs as well as artists from the U’s School of Music, March 16th and 17th at 7:30pm.

We spoke with Ballet Alum, Bashaun Williams about his experience at the U and life after graduation.

Last week, UofU student Danielle Lee Dreis competed in the Youth America Grand Prix held 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.

Former Ballet West Artistic Director, Bruce Marks, visited campus Wednesday.

Last week, former principal dancer James Ady visited the Ballet History class to discuss performances of a ballet by Val Caniparoli called Lambarena.

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.

We spoke with Ballet Alum, Sara Rodriguez about her experience at the U and life after graduation.

We made it to the second semester of our second year as a School of Dance. Our first year was not without its share of difficulties but in the end, we reflect the hearts of the students, staff, and faculty who continue to transform the idea of this School into a living reality.

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.

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.

Wellness & Dance, a Profile on Molly Heller

School of Dance Faculty and Students will present work at the upcoming Northwest Region American College Dance Association Conference March 24-27, 2018 at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Seventeen Ballet Program choreographers will showcase their original works on November 16 through 18 at the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance.

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.

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.