This week we’re looking at all things contemporary dance, from the upcoming “Embodied” performance to the new documentary produced by BYU faculty and students celebrating 50 years of Contemporary Dance Theatre. Contemporary Dance Theatre at 50: A Retrospective Documentary Created by BYU Dance Faculty and Students How does contemporary dance reflect a Latter-day Saint people?Continue reading “50 Years of Contemporary Dance at BYU”
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Meet the DMSR 2026-27
A new semester means a new set of Dance Major Student Representatives. These six bright students act as a resource for other students and are leaders within their respective majors, bridging the gap between students and faculty. Meet the 2026-27 council below. DMSR 2026-27 Kara Williams | President Kara is from Las Vegas, Nevada andContinue reading “Meet the DMSR 2026-27”
World of Dance 2026
Tickets for World of Dance are on sale now, plus check out the mini documentary on a recent collaboration between the Department of Dance and the School of Music that took students outside the classroom to learn and create. The Department of Dance Presents World of Dance Sept. 24-26 | Marriott Center | Purchase ticketsContinue reading “World of Dance 2026”
Welcome to Fall 2026!
Today marks the first day of fall classes for our students and being back in the RB has never felt so good. Auditions and placement classes are open, and single tickets for all performances go on sale on September 9th. Don’t forget to enter the CFAC Creative Works Contest for a chance to win cashContinue reading “Welcome to Fall 2026!”
Dance Study Abroad in Europe 2026
Catch up on what students have been doing this summer, from the Contemporary Dance Study Abroad to the Young Ambassadors’ European tour. Contemporary Dance Study Abroad Recap This summer, 18 students and BYU dance faculty Kori Wakamatsu and Marin Roper spent five weeks in Amsterdam, The Hague, London, Vienna and Bern, where they took dozensContinue reading “Dance Study Abroad in Europe 2026”
Meet BYU Dance’s New Academic Advisor
Before Fall 2026 semester starts, get to know Kris Crowther, the new academic advisor over the Department of Dance. Contemporary Dance Theatre and International Folk Dance Ensemble students have returned from their travels abroad and share their experiences below. Meet Kris Crowther, the new academic advisor over students in the Department of Dance. Kris joinedContinue reading “Meet BYU Dance’s New Academic Advisor”
Kinnect Attends International Conference
Our dance students are enjoying the final weeks of summer term, with performing groups still touring nationally and internationally. On campus, BYU Summer Dance Camps are coming to a close. Kinnect Teaches and Performs at daCi in Maryland In June, Kinnect performed at and participated in the 2026 Dance and the Child International Conference (daCi)Continue reading “Kinnect Attends International Conference”
2026-27 Season Announcement
BYU OnStage has announced the 2026-27 performance season and FlexPass tickets are on sale TODAY. The 2026-27 season is a special one because it will mark the completion of the new Arts Building. World of Dance will be the first performance in the Arts Building’s Mainstage Theatre and what better way to “break in” aContinue reading “2026-27 Season Announcement”
Happy Fourth of July from the Department of Dance
In the last newsletter we introduced our newest full-time faculty, but we couldn’t squeeze all of their good insights into just one newsletter! As a Fourth of July special, read part two of the exclusive interview with Moni Tiatia and Ryan Podzikowski below. An Interview with Moni Tiatia and Ryan Podzikowski, BYU Dance’s Newest Full-TimeContinue reading “Happy Fourth of July from the Department of Dance”
Get to Know BYU Dance’s Newest Full-Time Faculty
The BYU Department of Dance’s two newest full-time faculty are no strangers to the RB. Both Ryan Podzikowski and Moni Tiatia were students, and then adjunct faculty, before their new appointments. Get to know them in an exclusive interview below. An Interview with Moni Tiatia and Ryan Podzikowski, BYU Dance’s Newest Full-Time Faculty: What isContinue reading “Get to Know BYU Dance’s Newest Full-Time Faculty”
