Department of Dance | University of Washington

Courses that Will Move You

From contemporary ballet and modern dance to street styles and West African, we immerse our students in diverse traditions and techniques.
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Leap into Something New

Experience the power of dance! Attend a concert that showcases original work or take a masterclass with a world-renowned visiting artist.
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Why Dance?

Discover our award-winning learning community where artist-scholars thrive. Our curriculum offers a rigorous balance between creative work and academic study.
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Welcome to the Department of Dance

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.

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