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University of Washington

Department of Dance

Department of Dance

1410 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, Washington 98195
206.543.9843
uwdance@uw.edu

Degrees offered

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

About the program

The University of Washington Department of Dance believes dance is for everybody. We expand the meanings and experiences of dance as a field of study and a living art form. We employ pedagogical perspectives, research approaches, dance-making methods, and performance philosophies that are historically and culturally informed to elevate the value of play, creativity, critical thinking, and embodied knowledge for our students and global communities.

Notable alumni

Imana Gunawan, Cheryl Delostrinos

Acceptance rate

The University of Washington's Department of Dance does not have a separate acceptance rate; instead, students are admitted through the general University of Washington admissions process, which has an acceptance rate of around 42.5%.

Faculty

Lucie Baker, Etienne Cakpo, Catherine Cole, Jeff Curtis, Kathryn "Kitty" Daniels, Rujeko Dumbutshena, Alana Isiguen, Rachael Lincoln, Juliet McMains, Paul Moore, Shannon Narasimhan, Michael O'Neal, Jennifer Salk, Christina Sunardi, Dani Tirrell, Ben White, Hannah Wiley.

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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