Spring term has begun for our BYU Dance students but we’re still reminiscing about graduation. Relive the happy moments with photos below, celebrate our alumni, and learn about upcoming events and performances happening this spring.
Looking Back: BYU Dance Convocation 2026 in Photos
Dance, TMA, Music Convocation. Photo by Phillippe Castro | CFAC External Relations 
Jordan Halterman gives Convocation address. Photo by Jenna Van De Graaff | CFAC External Relations 
Dance, TMA, Music Convocation. Photo by Phillippe Castro | CFAC External Relations 
Jacob Edwards. Photo by Jenna Van de Graaff | CFAC External Relations 
Leah McNatt. Photo by Jenna Van De Graaff | CFAC External Relations 
Leah McNatt. Photo by Jenna Van De Graaff | CFAC External Relations 
Jordan Halterman. Photo by Jenna Van De Graaf | CFAC External Relations 
CFAC graduates hug family members and friends. Photo by Jenna Van De Graaff | CFAC External Relations 
A CFAC graduate pirouettes across the Convocation stage. Photo by Phillippe Castro | CFAC External Relations
Excerpt from CFAC External Relations Convocation 2026 recap article, featuring dance education major and Convocation speaker Jordan Halterman
“Dance has increased my capacity in ways I never imagined possible. It has taught me to overcome mountains of fear and challenge and has pushed me to do more than I ever thought I was capable of.
“When I was a freshman, I watched the Contemporary Dance Theatre concert. One piece in particular captured my imagination. It was titled ‘Vanish.’ As I watched the movement unfold on stage, I thought to myself, ‘I am going to be in that company one day.’ For four years, I auditioned. And in those four years, I built resilience. I developed patience. I learned to perform with deeper artistry. This semester, I stood on the RB stage performing that same piece, ‘Vanish,’ as a member of Contemporary Dance Theatre. I achieved my dream.
“I believe that artists are able to increase their capacity so much because they are dreamers. They are dreamers who strive to achieve impact and connection. Being an artist is challenging—and it always has been. Artists must have the capacity to keep trying and keep dreaming. Often, we must convince the world that our work has value. But I truly believe that in a world increasingly shaped by technology and artificial intelligence, experiences in the arts will only become more meaningful. In a world quickly devaluing humanity, art can provide space for communities to reconnect.”
Read the full Convocation recap article by CFAC External Relations, including more from Halterman’s address, here.
Ballroom Dance Company: Blackpool Preview Showcase
May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Marriott Center | Purchase tickets here.
Get a sneak peek of Ballroom Dance Company’s new competition medleys on May 15, when they debut as part of the Blackpool Preview Showcase. The 2026 tour will begin in Blackpool, England where the company will compete in the British Formation Championships during the 100th anniversary of the iconic Blackpool Dance Festival.
“Creating a new Latin and Ballroom medley isn’t just about the final performance – it’s about the journey,” said Holman. “From music selection to choreography, with guest coaches and technical mentors guiding the way, our students pour months of creativity, practice, and heart into every step.”
Photos by Jenna Van De Graaff | CFAC External Relations
Dance in the News
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Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Events
- Add/Drop Deadline for Spring Term (full semester and 1st term) | May 5
- Living Legends Southern Africa Tour | May 5-18 | For more performance details and to buy tickets, click here.
- Ballroom Dance Company: Blackpool Preview Showcase | May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Marriott Center | Purchase tickets here.
- Ballroom Dance Company England and India tour | May 30-June 9 | For more performance details and to buy tickets, click here.
Uplifting Thought of the Week by Curt Holman, Department of Dance Chair
We proudly congratulate our graduating majors and celebrate the remarkable accomplishment this milestone represents. Their years of dedication, discipline, and artistry have not only refined their talents but have also deepened their capacity to advocate for the art of dance in meaningful and lasting ways.
We are confident that wherever their paths lead, they will carry forward the creativity, work ethic, and vision cultivated during their time at BYU. We also hope they will always retain a special place in their hearts for the Department. They are, and will always remain, an important part of our family.
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