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Dance Visions 2025

February 20 - February 22 Irvine Barclay Theatre

Dance Visions 2025 is the premier annual production for the Department of Dance at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Featuring works by faculty choreographers, the concert showcases a diverse array of genres, each performance integrates ...
Dance Escape 2025

April 17 - April 19 Claire Trevor Theatre

Experience the exhilarating annual spring showcase, Dance Escape, presented by the Department of Dance! Prepare for an unforgettable evening where M.F.A. choreographers unveil a dynamic lineup of original new works. Celebrate the exceptional talents of...
Physical Graffiti 2025

May 1 - May 3 Claire Trevor Theatre

Experience a captivating journey through a range of dance styles, from contemporary ballet to high-energy hip hop, and more. Our talented undergraduate choreographers invite you to witness the transformative power of movement in our annual dance ...
UC Irvine Newkirk Faculty Fellowship Symposium Features Three CTSA Professors

January 7

UC Irvine Newkirk Faculty Fellowship Symposium Features Three CTSA Professors

UC Irvine Newkirk Faculty Fellowship Symposium Features Three CTSA Professors

The event will showcase the creative activities of Newkirk Faculty Fellows that build on the center's mission for Science...

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Full STEAM Ahead

How three women double majoring in the arts and sciences draw from it all By Diana Kalaji At UC Irvine, a convergence of artistic talent and scientific inquiry thrives. Meet Cassidy Doan, Isabella Cao and Brenna Farrell. What do these three students have in common? Besides relying on Google...

Alumni

Emma Andres '20 creates ballet based on the acclaimed novel by Louisa May Alcott

Little Women Ballet takes over the historic Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles Department of Dance graduate Emma Andres (B.F.A., ’20) has carved a unique space in ballet as artistic director of Little Women Ballet. Inspired by Louisa May Alcott's timeless novel about four sisters navigating the...