Living Legends

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”

Studies Abroad and Dance Camps: June in the Department of Dance

Dance, Dine, and Discover Europe BYU students, including several dance majors, had the chance to experience Europe through dance, food, and culture with dance faculty member Brent Keck. They danced in historic venues in Italy and Switzerland, visited iconic landmarks, and made connections with international artists and chefs. “We incorporated dance in several ways throughoutContinue reading “Studies Abroad and Dance Camps: June in the Department of Dance”

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”

Dance Students and Alum Share Their Light

Calling all students, alumni, and patrons: Join us in historic events across BYU Campus. More information on performances, events, job opportunities, and auditions below. Theatre Ballet Studio Company Presents Emerging Works March 26-28 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. | RB Dance Performance Theatre | Purchase tickets here Theatre Ballet Studio Company’s Emerging Works Series is aContinue reading “Dance Students and Alum Share Their Light”

Contemporary and Cultural Dance on Campus This Month

As February rolls into March, look forward to campus performances by Contemporary Dance Theatre and Living Legends. Read a recap of President Oaks’ BYU devotional address below. Contemporary Dance Theatre: Aperture Feb. 25-28 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | RB Dance Performance Theatre | Purchase tickets here Long before Harry Styles announced his newContinue reading “Contemporary and Cultural Dance on Campus This Month”

Meet BYU Dance Visiting Professors

Get to know our two visiting professors with a series of rapid-fire questions and don’t miss the upcoming Honored Alumni Lecture with Cheryll Treu. Jaclyn Brown Brown grew up in Roosevelt, Utah but got much of her early dance training in Heber, Utah. She holds an MFA in Contemporary Performance Choreography from the University ofContinue reading “Meet BYU Dance Visiting Professors”