By Kari Dickinson More than 100 years ago, Margaret H’Doubler taught the first dance courses on the UW–Madison campus. At the time, the idea that dance was suitable for academic study was nothing short of radical. From those first improvisational classes in 1917 grew the nation’s first dance major, formally approved on June 8, 1926. …
Two faculty members from the UW–Madison School of Education are collaborating on a new immersive performance opening this February at ART House 360 in Verona, Wisconsin. “A Love Letter,” a co-production of Theatre LILA and Barrio Dance, is co-created by Jessica Lanius and AJ Juarez. The experimental dance-theatre work blends visceral movement, poetic storytelling, and live music to explore the …
As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the impactful work that has taken place across the School of Education throughout 2025. Below are just a few highlights from the hundreds of stories we shared this year, showcasing efforts across the arts, education, and health. While this small sampling …
UW–Madison students living in University Housing each semester have the opportunity to recognize instructors who have made a positive impact on their learning through the Honored Instructor program. The program allows students to nominate educators who challenge them, support their academic growth, make learning enjoyable, or inspire them in meaningful ways. The fall 2025 list …
The UW–Madison Dance Department presents the annual Kloepper Concert, a performance of new student work, Dec. 6–7 in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall. The concert will feature a variety of contemporary dance works from student choreographers Jared Cataggatan, Reagan Coussens, Lilly Dempski, Neva Hinsey, Juliana Laird, Maya Rustenburg, Vivian Simpson, Marissa Stolt, …
By Kari Dickinson Audiences don’t just watch Omari Carter’s latest dance-film installation — they feel it. In “Our Vibes: A Vibrotactile Screendance Installation,” viewers step onto a 12-by-12-foot vibrating platform where they can sit, stand, or even lie down. As the film unfolds on a large screen flanked by two speakers, they physically experience the rhythms …
The UW–Madison Dance Department will present its Faculty Concert 2025 from Nov. 20–22 in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall. This year’s concert features works by faculty artists Omari Carter, Bradford Chin, Kate Corby, Li Chiao-Ping, and Chris Walker, as well as a guest work by Holly Johnston. Guest artist Holly Johnston — an award-winning performer, choreographer, …
Award-winning choreographer and Dance Department faculty member Jin-Wen Yu will present “Back ▪ Up,” a concert of shifting perspectives and unseen realities, Sept. 18-20 in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall. The concert, a compelling blend of revisited works and new choreography, invites audiences to delve into the complexities of the human experience, from …
A recent photo gallery created to spotlight Summer Term courses at UW–Madison featured images of classes offered by the School of Education’s Art Department and Dance Department. The story notes “thousands of Badgers enroll in Summer Term courses to make progress on degree requirements, get hands-on training or even try something new. This year was …
By Jakob Miller In a brightly lit studio at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, students gather for a class that offers far more than a workout or an easy elective. Dance 115: Hip-Hop Dance Technique and Theory isn’t just about learning choreography, it’s about unpacking a culture, challenging assumptions, and building a sense of community. At the center of …