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Behind the Scenes: New Slate

November 8

From the audition to performance, Dance majors gain real-world experience as the Department of Dance prepares for the upcoming M.F.A. showcase.
New Slate 2022

December 1 - December 3 Claire Trevor Theatre

An exciting showcase of original choreography by M.F.A. candidates in Dance. This concert features a collection of dances that uniquely reflects the enormous talent of UCI choreographers and dancers.
Dance Visions 2023

February 23 - February 25 Irvine Barclay Theatre

The UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts presents original works choreographed by the Department of Dance faculty for Dance Visions 2023. This annual showcase offers a variety of dance styles, from classical ballet to modern jazz and hip hop, and draws...
Dance: 2023 ACDA Baja Conference

Arts Campus

The University of California, Irvine is thrilled to invite faculty and students to participate in the American College Dance Association's Baja Conference, March 30-April 2, 2023, in Irvine, CA. Our ACDA conference, one of many around the country, will be
Dance Escape 2023

April 20 - April 22 Claire Trevor Theatre

A lively spring showcase by MFA candidates in Dance, highlighting graduate and undergraduate dancers.
Physical Graffiti 2023

May 4 - May 6 Claire Trevor Theatre

Some of the most promising undergraduate choreographers present original new works in this annual concert brimming with young talent.

UCI Dance is seeking dynamic dancers who want to pursue their M.F.A. in Dance

Application deadline is December 1, 2022, with auditions hosted on February 10, 2023 Are you looking to take the next step in your dance career? Do you want a degree that will open doors? You know that dance matters, and you want to keep moving ahead. Consider pursuing an M.F.A. degree in the...

Student

Behind the Scenes: New Slate

From the audition to performance, Dance majors gain real-world experience By Isabella Granqvist It’s the beginning of the school year, and a line of students outside the dance studios in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA) stretches on endlessly, filling up the walkways. At the front of...

Faculty |Connect

A Revelation

Ariyan Johnson teaches hip hop, jazz and healing to her dance students By Christine Byrd Ariyan Johnson is used to being ahead of the curve. First as a pioneer of East Coast hip hop and as an actor and, since coming to UCI in 2020, as a scholar, too. This year, she is one of seven UCI junior...