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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”

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”

Greetings from Africa: Living Legends on Tour

Living Legends kickstarted a series of upcoming BYU Dance tours and studies abroad with their tour to South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. The tour included performances, cultural exchanges, devotionals, and service opportunities, all while the students explored the rich landscapes of Africa. Living Legends visited Buhurutshe Cultural Village, where they learned about Botswana culture, traditions,Continue reading “Greetings from Africa: Living Legends on Tour”

Merry Christmas from the Department of Dance

Another semester has come and gone. The Department of Dance is cheering its students on as they complete their finals, and wishing you a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. Rest up, students, and we will see you back on campus on January 7, 2026! The Young Ambassadors: Silent Night x Angels We Have HeardContinue reading “Merry Christmas from the Department of Dance”