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University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign

Department of Dance

Department of Dance

601 East John Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820-5711
217.333.1010
admissions@illinois.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Master of Fine Arts in Dance

About the program

Welcome to Dance! In our rigorous program focused on contemporary modern dance, our students learn how the body works, research our art form's expansive history, and define their own voices as performers and choreographers. Together we embrace the messiness of creation and explore how our diverse viewpoints can contribute to the evolution of dance.

Acceptance rate

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Department of Dance is highly selective, with an overall acceptance rate of 43.7% for the undergraduate program. The graduate program (MFA) is also very selective, with a small cohort size and specific audition requirements.

Faculty

Betty Allen, Director Children’s Dance Program Maria Cynthia Anderson, Lecturer Laura Chiaramonte, Lecturer Jan Erkert, Department Head and Professor Sara Hook, Professor Patricia Knowles, Professor Emerita Linda Lehovec, Associate Professor Jennifer Monson, Professor and Graduate Director C. Kemal Nance, Assistant Professor Rebecca Nettl-Fiol, Professor and Undergraduate Recruitment Director Tere O'Connor, Professor Cynthia Oliver, Professor Endalyn Taylor, Associate Professor John Toenjes, Professor and Undergraduate Director Renée Wadleigh, Professor Emerita Abby Zbikowski, Associate Professor

CUNY Dance Initiative Unveils 2025–26 Awarded Artists

CUNY Dance Initiative Unveils 2025–26 Awarded Artists

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 23, 2025

The CUNY Dance Initiative, an expansive program providing New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on CUNY campuses and beyond, revealed the awarded artists for its 2025-26 cycle.

Dance Theatre Of Harlem Adds To Its Board Of Directors

Dance Theatre Of Harlem Adds To Its Board Of Directors

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 16, 2024

Dance Theatre of Harlem has revealed new additions to its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership team with diverse expertise to further its mission in promoting dance and arts education.

CUNY Dance Initiative Reveals 2024–25 Awarded Artists

CUNY Dance Initiative Reveals 2024–25 Awarded Artists

by Stephi Wild — June 26, 2024

The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), an expansive program providing New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on CUNY campuses, has announced the awarded artists for its 2024–25 cycle.

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