Harley Blanchard from the School of Education’s Dance major

February 26, 2026

Students in the UW–Madison School of Education are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following is a Q&A with Harley Blanchard, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Dance and Environmental Science and graduating in spring 2026.

Pa Ying Gia Thao from the School of Education’s Dance major

February 25, 2026

Students in the UW–Madison School of Education are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following is a Q&A with Pa Ying Gia Thao, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Dance with a certificate in Pilates Instruction and graduating in 2027.

Why Wisconsin?

February 25, 2026

UW–Madison’s vibrant, interdisciplinary campus arts culture attracts students and professors from around the world. But don’t just take our word for it.

Dance Department presents Moonshine 2026 on Feb. 27

February 20, 2026

The UW–Madison Dance Department and Professor Chris Walker are delighted to present Moonshine 2026, Friday, Feb. 27, at 3:30 p.m. in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall.

Taking dance education back to school

January 30, 2026

UW Dance Exchange is bringing dance instruction into public schools. The Dance Department's Chell Parkins hopes to keep it there for good.

Dancing for (over) a century

January 30, 2026

Celebrate 100 years of our Dance program — the nation's first to offer an academic major — with a dance through the decades.

Equipping dance artists for the future

January 30, 2026

With two distinct tracks — including the nation’s first in screendance — the Dance Department’s new Master of Fine Arts program prepares artists to innovate and lead in an evolving field.