As a student in the UC Irvine Department of Dance, you are part of a distinguished legacy and a vibrant future that define our program. In 1965, founding chair Eugene Loring and a group of internationally recognized faculty envisioned a dance program rooted in artistic excellence, scholarly inquiry, and innovation — one that has since earned national and international acclaim.
Today, the department reflects a dynamic ecosystem of creative practice, research, and pedagogy. Our work is grounded in rigorous training in foundational techniques, the exploration of choreography in various contexts, scholarly inquiry across many facets of dance-based research, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies. As a UCI dance student, you are at the heart of our commitment to a forward-thinking, inclusive, and interdisciplinary education in the art of dance.
Useful information for dance students at UCI:
- Dance Graduate Student Guide
- Dance Undergraduate Student Guide
- UCI WebMail
- UCI Electronic Educational Environment (EEE)
- UCI Student Links
Pictured: New Slate, 2017. Photo by Skye Schmidt.
You've discovered the survival tips for UCI Dance majors! By this point, you have tombé pas de bourrée'd through the audition and you are now ready to piqué arabesque through the door of life as a student. This page collects tidbits of knowledge that will be especially useful for new students.
Our graduate dance students come to UCI with a variety of career goals in mind. Much of your future success will depend on the expertise and interests you bring to graduate school. Graduate study builds on your existing strengths as it educates you in new areas.
