Lamar University Department Of Theatre & Dance

Thank you to the LUTD faculty, staff, students, and alumni for joining us in celebrating the Spring 2026 graduates. We Are LU because of YOU!

Wishing you all a wonderful summer!

Let's here it for the grads!

Congratulations to the Spring 2026 graduating class of the Department of Theatre & Dance. The faculty, staff, and your peers are proud to call you alumni. We look forward to seeing where the next chapter takes you.

Thank you all for joining us for the end-of-year celebration and graduate brunch.

📢 Pop Up Class with Chris Bell 👏🏻👏🏻

The master class will take place at the Lamar University Dance Annex on Saturday, May 2, 2026, beginning promptly at 10:00 a.m.

An exciting opportunity for students, alumni, and members of the community to engage in a dynamic learning experience, participants can expect an engaging and enriching session that blends technique, artistry, and professional insight, offering valuable perspectives for dancers at all levels.

👉 Who is Chris Bell?

Chris Bell holds an MFA in Dance from Case Western Reserve University, a BS in Dance from Lamar University, and because he likes camping and the beach a BS in Geology as well. He is a choreographer, director, performer, and educator whose work seeks to transform everyday experiences into art, weaving humor, vulnerability, and reflection into choreography that resonates across communities and contexts.

👉 What does the class include?

This class digs into the space between the steps—the weight shifts, suspensions, and instinctive choices that give a phrase its life. We’ll work through a taught combination and use it as a playground for exploring transitions, timing, and the subtle decisions that shape how movement travels through the body. Expect an athletic and physically demanding class that builds stamina, sharpens attention, and invites dancers to find artistry not just in the moves themselves, but in everything that happens around them.

Forward all questions to [email protected].

We are reaching into today's double feature with anticipation of seeing you in the audience. You have two more chances to catch this versatile concert event that offers a variety of performances in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, modern, and aerial silks.

⏰ 2:00 pm
⏰ 7:30 pm
📍 University Theatre
🎟 lutd.ludus.com or cash at the door

Photography by Lynn Lane Photography

We are jumping, flipping, and flying into OPENING NIGHT of Dance Unleashed. Here is a sneak peek of what to expect.

Don't have tickets yet?
Go to lutd.ludus.com to purchase online in advance. You may pay cash at the door or scan the QR code to pay online.

Doors open at 7 pm. Show kicks off at 7:30 pm.
Location: University Theatre
Additional Performances: Saturday, April 25 @ 2pm and 7:30pm

Thank you Lynn Lane Photography for these incredible shots of our dress rehearsal and helping us archive and preserve our work.

Thank you Lamar University Press for this wonderful writeup. You have one more chance to see Next Draft tomorrow (Sunday, April 12) at 2:00 pm in the LU Studio Theatre.

Have you seen it?
Let us know in the comments.

Review: 'Next Draft' spotlights student work Review: 'Next Draft' spotlights student work

Thank you John Rollins for continuing to support the LUTD students.

Have you listened yet?
Check it out and let us know what you think.

This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with Bailey Jenkins to discuss “Next Draft: Student Work Series,” a multi-day performance highlighting original theater created by LU students.

To listen to the LU Moment, visit https://lamaru.us/LUMoment or wherever you get your podcasts.

For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.

Happy opening day to the cast and crew of "Next Draft: Student Works Series"!

"In a room full of scripts, sticky notes and late-night brainstorming, stories come alive in Lamar’s theater. From the timeless charm of “Little Women” to the sharp, emotional edges of “Half Bloomed,” students are not just performing — they’re writing, directing and discovering the power of their own voices."

Get tickets here: https://lutd.ludus.com/index.php

Photo: Regina Ruiz

LUTD turns theater over to students’ work LUTD turns theater over to students’ work