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601 East John Street
Champaign,Illinois 61820-5711
217.333.1010
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Bachelor of Arts in Dance Master of Fine Arts in Dance
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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 Info:
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
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