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‘To See and Be Seen’: CDT Dancers Explore Isolation, Connection in New Video ‘Vanish’

May 19, 2020 12:00 AM
The video continues a collaboration with NYC-based choreographer Jesse Obremski and pays tribute to graduating seniors
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Dance Student Daylin Williams on Injury, Recovery and What Moves Her

April 27, 2020 12:00 AM
Dance education major Daylin Williams shares how her experience with serious injury has made her stronger
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Retiring Dance Professor Pam Musil Reflects on 27 Years at BYU

April 24, 2020 12:00 AM
After serving the Department of Dance for 27 years, professor Pam Musil retired at the end of Winter semester 2020. The following are her own words.
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Share Your Story: #CFACGrad Mckenzie Rucker

April 23, 2020 12:00 AM
Graduating student Mckenzie Rucker reflects on her time at BYU
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Share Your Story: #CFACGrad Eliza Robinson

April 22, 2020 12:00 AM
Graduating dance student Eliza Robinson reflects on an experience she had during her time at BYU
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Guest Professors Bring Balinese Music and Dance to BYU

April 21, 2020 12:00 AM
Visiting professors I Nyoman Windha and I Gusti Agung Ayu Warsiki bring Balinese music and dance to BYU classrooms
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BYU Ballroom Dance Company Looks Back on 60 Years of Excellence

April 17, 2020 12:00 AM
Students and alumni share their memories of BYU’s nationally acclaimed Ballroom Dance Company
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BFA Graduate Caitlin Shill Shares How Dance Has Stretched Her Soul

April 17, 2020 12:00 AM
Shill — a native of Cottonwood Heights, Utah — will graduate with a BFA in dance on April 24, 2020
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Hard Work, Heritage and Hula: Brothers Bond Through Living Legends

March 13, 2020 12:00 AM
The Ho Ching brothers, who have spent the last year performing together with BYU’s Living Legends, share their thoughts on faith, family and dance
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DancEnsemble Presents Fusion of Stage and Screen in Winter Concert

March 11, 2020 12:00 AM
Students will present collaborative multimedia dance projects March 27-28
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Dance Professor Rachel Barker to Compete for RDT Choreography Commission

March 04, 2020 12:00 AM
Barker’s choreography will be featured in Repertory Dance Theatre’s competition and concert March 7
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Scott Cook: Meet the Videographer Behind Department of Dance Films

February 28, 2020 12:00 AM
Videographer and media arts alum Scott Cook shares his experience with dance film, collaboration and mentoring
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Share Your Story: Mckenzie Rucker

February 06, 2020 12:00 AM
Dance student McKenzie Rucker shares how an experiential learning opportunity has enhanced her time at BYU
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Living Legends Presents ‘Seasons’ at BYU

February 04, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU’s beloved Polynesian, Latin and Native American dance company set to perform Feb. 14-15
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Contemporary Dance Theatre Takes Audiences to Neverland in ‘Straight on ‘Til Morning’

January 24, 2020 12:00 AM
Aerial, Urban Dance on Display in CDT’s ‘Peter and Wendy’ Inspired Concert
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BYU Theatre Ballet Breathes New Life Into Iconic Ballet ‘Swan Lake’

January 10, 2020 12:00 AM
An interdisciplinary collaboration brings an original flair to “Swan Lake” and “Reflections”
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Behind the Photo: A Look at BYU Dance Photoshoot

December 18, 2019 12:00 AM
Creativity, hard work and a couple of miracles result in a unique dance poster
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Christmas Around the World Showcases International Choreographers

November 26, 2019 12:00 AM
Dancers from the International Folk Dance Ensemble worked with artists from across the world to bring a diverse performance to BYU
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