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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, Reframed

March 26

Chad Michael Hall Invites Audiences into the Choreography Using Virtual Reality
How Real-World Learning at UC Prepares Students for Evolving Careers

How Real-World Learning at UC Prepares Students for Evolving Careers
UC Irvine Giving Day 2026

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Restive Moves: A Multimedia Festival of Dance, Music, Film & Mindfulness

April 30 - May 3 Experimental Media Performance Lab (xMPL)

The University of California, Irvine will host Restive Moves: A Multimedia Festival — Dance, Music, Film & Mindfulness from April 30 to May 3, 2026, a four-day. The festival was conceived and curated by Dr. S. Ama Wray, Professor of Dance ...
UCI Giving Day on April 28 to Support the Claire Trevor School of the Arts

April 7
UCI Arts Awards the 2025–26 Research & Innovation Grants

April 3

UCI Arts Research & Innovation Faculty and Graduate Student 2025–26 Research & Innovation Grants

Dance, Reframed

Chad Michael Hall invites audiences into the choreography using virtual reality By Christine Byrd Virtual reality technology gives audiences an entirely different vantage point to enjoy dance — and an active role within the experience. A new project from Chad Michael Hall, associate professor of...

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How Real-World Learning at UC Prepares Students for Evolving Careers

The path from college to career is changing. UC campuses are responding by creating more opportunities for undergrads to gain those skills while they earn their degrees.

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UCI Giving Day on April 28 to Support the Claire Trevor School of the Arts

Support scholarships, creative research and professional pathways for UCI Arts students The University of California, Irvine will mark its 10th annual Giving Day on Tuesday, April 28, with a campuswide call to support the programs that shape the university’s future. At the Claire Trevor School of...