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Alumni Appreciation Month Spotlight: Radhanath Dasa Thialan ’20 builds a career in dance and education

August 4

Alumni Appreciation Month Spotlight: Radhanath Dasa Thialan ’20 builds a career in dance and education
Physical Graffiti 2026

April 30 - May 2 Claire Trevor Theatre

Undergraduate choreographers present an annual concert featuring a dynamic range of dance styles – from contemporary ballet to hip hop and beyond. Showcasing creativity and passion, this performance celebrates movement’s ability to transcend boundaries...
Dance Visions 2026

February 19 - February 21 Irvine Barclay Theatre

Presented by the Department of Dance, Dance Visions 2026 is the department’s annual premier showcase highlighting the range and depth of faculty choreography. Featuring original works performed by UCI’s exceptional dance students, the concert blends ...
New Slate 2025

December 4 - December 6 Claire Trevor Theatre

Discover original choreography by the talented M.F.A. candidates from the Department of Dance. Join us for a series of compelling and imaginative performances that showcase the artistry and skill of UC Irvine’s choreographers and dancers. Witness the ...
National Choreographers Initiative Prepares Four New Works for Annual Showcase

National Choreographers Initiative Prepares Four New Works for Annual Showcase
Movement Embodiology

July 21

Professor Ama Wray Leads Embodiology® Workshop for UC Irvine’s College of Health Sciences
August is UCI Arts Alumni Appreciation Month

August 31

August is Alumni Appreciation Month at the UCI Arts. Join us as we honor and express gratitude for our talented alumni.

Alumni Appreciation Month Spotlight: Radhanath Dasa Thialan ’20 builds a career in dance and education

UC Irvine Department of Dance alumnus now serves as associate artistic director at Yaya Dance Academy From Kuala Lumpur to California, Radhanath Dasa Thialan (B.F.A. ’18, M.F.A. ’20) has transformed a lifelong passion for dance into a thriving career. Thialan now serves as associate artistic...

Alumni

August is UCI Arts Alumni Appreciation Month

August is Alumni Appreciation Month at the UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Join us as we honor and express gratitude for our talented alumni. Throughout August, we will spotlight the remarkable achievements of our former students on our social media channels. Each week will be dedicated...

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National Choreographers Initiative Prepares Four New Works for Annual Showcase

Headquartered at the University of California, Irvine, the NCI is an annual three-week intensive program founded in 2004 by award-winning choreographer Molly Lynch.