University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Dance Department

UW–Madison Dance Department presents Repertory Concert 2025

The UW–Madison Dance Department presents its Repertory Concert 2025 this week, featuring work from Omari Carter, Chell Parkins, Anna Peretz Rogovoy, Liz Sexe, and Chris Walker. Performances will take place April 24-26 in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall (1050 University Ave.). The program will include Professor Chris Walker’s “If: A Fugue,” an ensemble work that explores …

UW–Madison’s Dance Department presents H’Doubler Concert 2025

UW–Madison’s Dance Department, housed in the School of Education, presents its annual H’Doubler Concert April 3-5 in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall (1050 University Ave.). The concert will feature a variety of contemporary dance works from student choreographers Harley Blanchard, Whitney Bleick, Nathan Castro Llanos, Jared Cataggatan, Cleo Decker, Harper Deeken, Alyssa …

Alumni Q&A: Katie Ryann, Dance

Graduates of the UW–Madison School of Education are enjoying successful careers in fields across the arts, health, and education — and we are excited to share what they are doing today. Following is a Q&A with Katie Ryann, who graduated in 2023 with a BS in Dance. How did you get interested in this field/major? …

Eleven from School of Education win 2025 Creative Arts Awards

The UW–Madison Division of the Arts has announced the recipients of the 2025 Creative Arts Awards, who will be recognized at an award ceremony on Monday, April 28, at the Play Circle Theater in the Memorial Union. Among the award winners are 11 faculty members, graduate students, and undergraduates from the School of Education. These …

Moonshine 2025 brings guest artists Sargeant and Merrit-Brown for annual Black History Month performance celebration

The UW–Madison Dance Department and Professor Chris Walker are delighted to present Moonshine, Friday, Feb. 28, at 3:30 p.m. in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall. This free event brings together campus, community, alumni, and students in performance to celebrate Black artistic scholarship and the Black experience with live music, contemporary theater, and dance …

Evie Henriksen from the School of Education’s Dance major

The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals.  Following …

Dance Department, Li Chiao-Ping Dance present ‘DIRTY LAUNDRY’ Feb. 6–8

The UW–Madison Dance Department and Li Chiao-Ping Dance will premiere a full production of the NEA-funded “Dirty Laundry: A Multimedia Dance Theater Work,” Feb. 6-8 in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall (1050 University Ave.). “Dirty Laundry” is a multimedia and multi-layered dance work by choreographer Li Chiao-Ping, the Sally Banes Professor of Dance …

The School of Education’s 2024 year in review

As 2024 comes to a close, we are thrilled to look back on another year of learning, achievement, and community across our No. 1-ranked School of Education.  From the conclusion of Diana Hess’ nearly decade-long tenure as dean to the introduction of our new leader, Dean Marcelle Haddix, this year has given us opportunities for reflection, gratitude, and excitement …

UW–Madison’s Parkins honored as outstanding emerging dance educator

UW–Madison’s Chell Parkins, the Arnhold Director of Dance Education in the School of Education’s Dance Department, has been honored by the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) with its 2024 Outstanding Emerging Dance Educator in Higher Education Award.  This national award recognizes educators in higher education who are early in their careers and are making significant …

The UW–Madison Dance Department presents Faculty Concert 2024

The UW–Madison Dance Department presents its Faculty Concert 2024, featuring work from faculty members Omari Carter, Li Chiao-Ping, Collette Stewart, and Jin-Wen Yu, as well as guest artist Takehiro Ueyama. Performances will take place Nov. 21-23 in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall. The program will include two works by Li Chiao-Ping, the …