We have not yet had the opportunity to interview the University of Wisconsin Dance Program, if you are associated with the University of Wisconsin Dance Program please have someone from the program email us at Brittany@BDancewear.com to set up an interview (only takes a few minutes and it’s free).
In the meantime here is some quick insights about this University of Wisconsin Dance Program from their website.
The Dance Department is a leader and innovator in the field of dance, with a diverse, world-class faculty and state-of-the-art dance facilities, including its own theatre. The curriculum is designed to develop well-rounded dance artists living and working within a global and technological community. Contemporary dance is foundational to the degree programs, and is enhanced by the study of somatic practices, ballet and cultural dance. Students have prolific performance opportunities, interactions with nationally renowned guest artists and master class instructors including the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Pilobols, Meredith Monk, Elizabeth Streb, David Parsons, and Tim Miller. Degree programs emphasize individual growth through creative investigation, innovation, and rigorous dance training. The Dance Department offers scholarships to talented students in need as well as summer awards, which have most recently been awarded for travel to Brazil and Taiwan to study and perform abroad over the summer. The Dance Department creates, investigate ad practices dance as a dynamic and integrative process of self-awareness, interdisciplinary learning and engagement with local and global communities. Through teaching, performance, and scholarly research, they illuminate those aspects of self and culture that are uniquely manifested in human movement. Their students are challenged to navigate risks, think critically and live creatively.
