BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications
DEPARTMENT OF DANCE
Our Mission
The Department of Dance prepares articulate artists in an
intensive learning environment through teaching, scholarship,
choreography and performance that integrate body, mind and spirit.
intensive learning environment through teaching, scholarship,
choreography and performance that integrate body, mind and spirit.
Events
Attention incoming high school and transfer students! Visit the page Prospective
Students to learn more about how to apply for the Ballet and Contemporary
Scholarships.
Learn more about the different auditions by pressing the button for each area below.
Preview Day and Scholarship Audition
BYU alumna and founder of the
International Folk Dance Ensemble
Mary Bee Jensen passed away
April 13, 2018. She was 100 years old.
Read more about her legacy
in this article.
Honoring BYU
Folk Dance Legend
Mary Bee Jensen
Top Cultural Award in China goes to
BYU Professor Jiamin Huang
BYU Department of Dance professor Jiamin Huang recently
received the Light of China Award in recognition for
contributions she made in enhancing friendship and cultural
awareness between China and the United States.
To learn more about Huang’s distinguished honor and her
time here at BYU, click here.
News
Looking to book one of our performance groups?
Areas
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary Dance at BYU prepares students to meet the challenges of
a dynamic profession. Our goal is to guide and support students in becoming
artists, educators and scholars. Central to our mission is a desire to encourage
and hone individual student voice and creativity.
BALLET
Students entering the ballet program at BYU will be instructed
with a unique knowledge base that combines artistry, critical thinking,
technical achievement and spirituality. Performing opportunities
include Theatre Ballet and Ballet Showcase Company.
WORLD DANCE
The World Dance program is the largest dance program of its kind in
the United States and has been at BYU for over 55 years. It is the home
to the International Folk Dance Ensemble and Living Legends performing groups.
BALLROOM
Ballroom Dance students prepare for professional teaching, competition and performing
careers. With an acclaimed medalist program providing regular adjudication by national
and international judge and as an accredited dance major, the ballroom emphasis
allows students to receive beginning through advanced training.
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calendar.
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