University of Iowa Department of Dance

University of Iowa Department of Dance The UI Department of Dance extends humanistic endeavor and prepares well-rounded students for professional performance, choreography, andacademic careers.

08/21/2026

As the new school year rolls around, we are excited to hear from our Visiting Assistant Professor, Ricky Medina! ๐Ÿ‘‡

The first ever student hang happened in the new Dance Building Commons over the weekend! ๐Ÿคฉ Early arriver, sophomore Decl...
08/17/2026

The first ever student hang happened in the new Dance Building Commons over the weekend! ๐Ÿคฉ

Early arriver, sophomore Declan Ryan, here for the pre-semester rehearsal intensive with Tony Orrico, and newly minted BFA Lindsey Wildman, whoโ€™s here for Dan Fine and visiting artists's summer interdisciplinary workshop, got to be the first students to relax and spend some time in our new commons area.

We are so excited to welcome students back to campus and see our new building alive with new and returning faces next week!

Mark your calendars for our fall 2026 dance auditions! ๐Ÿ’ƒ โœจ Open to all students, majors & non-majors welcome ๐Ÿ“… Date: Tu...
08/15/2026

Mark your calendars for our fall 2026 dance auditions! ๐Ÿ’ƒ
โœจ Open to all students, majors & non-majors welcome

๐Ÿ“… Date: Tuesday, August 25
๐Ÿ•˜ Time: 5:30-7:30pm
๐Ÿ“ Location: Studio A in Dance Building

CONCERTS AUDITIONING:
โญ MFA Independent Projects
โญ Choreo I and III Classes
โญ Grad/Undergrad Concert
โญ IWP
โญ Other Fall Projects

Learn more at https://callboard.performingarts.uiowa.edu/dance-callboard/dance-auditions

It is our pleasure to announce that we have TWO Visiting Assistant Professors coming this fall: Kingsley Ibeneche & Rick...
08/13/2026

It is our pleasure to announce that we have TWO Visiting Assistant Professors coming this fall: Kingsley Ibeneche & Ricky Medina!

These exceptional teaching artists, bridging multiple dance forms across contexts and communities, bring expertise in street dance forms like house, krump, funk and groove, commercial dance, and contemporary concert dance with established companies. Ricky Medina brings additional expertise in salsa dance, and Kingsley Ibeneche is also an accomplished musician-composer and DJ. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ ๐ŸŽต

Kingsley UGลชM Ibeneche is a Nigerianโ€‘American choreographer, dancer, musician, and writer. Raised in Camden, New Jersey, by parents from Nigeria, Kingsleyโ€™s practice is rooted in the sounds and movement of his Nigerian heritage while drawing on training in ballet, house, and contemporary dance. He trained for his BFA in Ballet Performance at the University of the Arts. He has worked as a company dancer for notable companies, including Pilobolus Dance Theater, Philadanco 2, and Just Sole Street Theater.

Ricky Medina, AKA White Wolf/ Bucky/Young Fudd is a Hip hop practitioner from Los Angeles, California. He received his B.A. in Dance from UCLA, his Physical Education Teaching Credential from CSU Northridge, and his MFA in Dance from CSU Long Beach. Specializing in krump dance, Ricky is a member of "Demolition Crew," the largest international krump crew in the world.

We are looking forward to their involvement on campus and the experiences to come! ๐Ÿ’› ๐Ÿ–ค

The first arabesque in our new home! ๐Ÿ˜
08/07/2026

The first arabesque in our new home! ๐Ÿ˜

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Tickets are on sale now from the Hancher Box Office!
08/04/2026

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Tickets are on sale now from the Hancher Box Office!

We are so excited for our new home!
08/04/2026

We are so excited for our new home!

๐ŸŽ‰ ON SALE NOW ๐ŸŽ‰Your 2026โ€“2027 season is on sale now and we can't wait to share what's ahead ๐ŸŽญ ๐Ÿ’ƒ ๐ŸŽถ Explore our season o...
07/21/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ ON SALE NOW ๐ŸŽ‰

Your 2026โ€“2027 season is on sale now and we can't wait to share what's ahead ๐ŸŽญ ๐Ÿ’ƒ ๐ŸŽถ

Explore our season of dance at performingarts.uiowa.edu/events/department-of-dance and purchase tickets 24/7 online from the Hancher Box Office or purchase tickets in-person or by phone Mondayโ€“Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

We are thrilled to reveal an exciting 2026โ€“2027 season filled with bold artistic exploration and a milestone moment for ...
07/16/2026

We are thrilled to reveal an exciting 2026โ€“2027 season filled with bold artistic exploration and a milestone moment for our community!

This yearโ€™s lineup features audience favorites including the annual Dance Gala and Dance Faculty Concert, plus performances showcasing new and innovative choreography created by our students and faculty.

The season also marks the opening of the new dance building designed to support creativity, collaboration, and artistic excellence. Mark your calendars for a special public celebration on September 24 which will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, the Presidentโ€™s Reception, and building tours.

What's your "why"? ๐Ÿ’› ๐Ÿ’ƒ ๐Ÿ–ค
07/06/2026

What's your "why"? ๐Ÿ’› ๐Ÿ’ƒ ๐Ÿ–ค

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