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Find Your Passion

Ballet


Performing Groups:
Theatre Ballet Company
Theatre Ballet Studio Company
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Ballroom

Performing Groups:
Ballroom Dance Company
Showcase Company
Ensemble I
Ensemble II
Ensemble III
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Contemporary

Performing Groups:
Contemporary Dance Theatre (CDT)
DancEnsemble
Kinnect
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Cultural Dance Styles

Performing Groups:
Living Legends
International Folk Dance Ensemble
Traditionz
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Music Dance Theatre

Performing Group:
Young Ambassadors
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Upcoming Performances


BYU OnStage FlexPass on sale July 9
Single event tickets on sale September 10
View 2025-26 OnStage Season Brochure Here
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All Performances

Sept 2025-April 2026
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Christmas Around the World

Dec 5-6
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Ballroom Dance Company: Rhythm

Jan 23-24
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International Folk Dance Ensemble: Journey

Jan 29-31
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Theatre Ballet: Romeo & Juliet

Feb 11-13
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Contemporary Dance Theatre in Concert

Feb 25-28
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Living Legends: Seasons

March 4-7
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Young Ambassadors: IMAGINE

March 11-14
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Theatre Ballet Studio Company: Emerging Works Series

March 26-27
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Ballroom Dance Company in Concert

Apr 9-11
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DancEnsemble in Concert

Apr 9-11
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Ballroom Dance Company: Blackpool Preview Showcase

May 15
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World-Class Guest Artists and Instructors

Every year, guest artists, choreographers, and dance professionals visit campus to teach masterclasses, set choreography, offer coaching, and give lectures to BYU Dance students. The BYU Department of Dance welcomes the following artists to our studios for the 2025-26 season:


Eva Stone | Michael Malish & Aleksandra Dostanic | Ahmet Lüleci | Rex Tilton | Rylee Rogers | Maria Kowroski | Artists of Ballet 5:8 | Bonnie Story | Jesse Obremski | Laja Field | Shay Kuebler | Hannah Hardy & Steve Bangerter | Nicole Van Arx | Carlos Eduardo Garmendia Sanchez | Marat Gimaev & Alina Basyuk | Andre Paramonov | Katey Stolle

News

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Tradition, Culture and Peace: The Power of Connection Through Dance

Jessilyn Peaslee
By Jessilyn Peaslee
September 25, 2025 12:42 PM
BYU Alum and International Dance Arts Collective Founder Alexandra Shadle Empowers Students to Be Peacemakers Through Dance
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The College of Fine Arts and Communications Announces New Leadership in Dance, Communications, Music

By Chloe Kearns
September 22, 2025 12:33 PM
The College of Fine Arts and Communications is pleased to announce new leadership in three academic areas: the Department of Dance, the School of Communications and the School of Music.
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BYU’s “World of Dance” Brings the Globe to the Marriott Center

Jessilyn Peaslee
By Jessilyn Peaslee
September 15, 2025 11:09 AM
BYU’s Six Dance Companies Bring the World to the Marriott Center Stage in their Annual—and Unforgettable— World of Dance
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CFAC Faculty Honored with Awards at 2025 BYU University Conference

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
September 03, 2025 11:28 AM
President C. Shane Reese Announced University Award Recipients in the College of Fine Arts and Communications During the 2025 Annual University Conference
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Finding Light in Every Moment: A Theatre Student’s Journey

Jessilyn Peaslee
By Jessilyn Peaslee
August 28, 2025 01:47 PM
In Summer 2025, BYU Theatre and Media Arts Student Elin Youngquist Gets a Glimpse into Global Theatre and Film
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The Best Medicine: Healing Through Movement

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
August 22, 2025 12:23 PM
BYU Alumna Merges Dance Training With Occupational Therapy
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Doin’ the Plan: Trusting in God’s Love and Help

Lia King
By Lia King
August 14, 2025 12:34 PM
Amy Jex, Associate Professor in the Department of Dance, Delivers Devotional Address on God’s Plan
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Tornado Twirls and Tin Man Turns: BYU Student Reimagines Oz at Sundance

Lia King
By Lia King
August 11, 2025 02:07 PM
From Athletic Scarecrows to Vogue-inspired Ozians, Dance Education Major Thomas Fekete Breathes New Life Into a Classic Tale
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Dancing for Dignitaries: The Opportunity of a Lifetime

Kaylee Burrill
By Kaylee Burrill
August 05, 2025 02:15 PM
The BYU Ballroom Dance Company Tour in Southeast Asia Builds Bridges Across Cultures and Brings Joy to Hundreds, Even the King of Thailand Himself
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Young Ambassadors Host Youth at YASE — An Unforgettable Experience for All Involved

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
August 05, 2025 11:29 AM
Hear From Campers, Counselors and Young Ambassador Director Nathan Balser about Their Spectacular Experiences This July
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