The Eighth Annual Salt Dance Fest Explores Diverse Perspectives and Approaches

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

A group of Ballet students from the Dance Studies Working Group attended the San Francisco Ballet Unbound Symposium. Sydney Joy, a Ballet Major, wrote about her experience.

School of Dance faculty members Daniel Clifton and Michael Wall are part of the Salt Lake Electric Ensemble, a collective of musicians whose body of work includes new recordings and performances of music from essential composers of the 20th and 21st centuries, along with original compositions and improvisations.

Modern Dance grad student, Alexandra Barbier will present her latest work, entitled “Work Everlasting” this Sunday, April 22nd at 2 pm and 7:30pm, in MCD Studio 240. Barbier received funding form the BW Bastian Foundation to complete this project. Nicholas Daulton sat down with her to discuss her process for her work.

The Ballet Program Senior Class presents “Our Final Bow,” a culmination of their time at the University of Utah featuring classical and contemporary works.

Brooke Huebner is a Senior Ballet Major in the School of Dance, preparing for her final performance on the Marriott Center for Dance Stage.

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.