Current Dance Students

As a student in the UC Irvine Department of Dance, you are part of a distinguished legacy and a vibrant future that continue to shape our program. In 1965, founding chair Eugene Loring and a group of internationally recognized faculty envisioned a dance program rooted in artistic excellence, scholarly inquiry and innovation, establishing a foundation that has earned national and international recognition.

Today, the department brings together rigorous technical training, creative practice and dance-based research. Students explore choreography across a range of forms and contexts, engage with scholarship that expands how we understand dance and incorporate emerging technologies into performance and research. As a UCI dance student, you are an active part of this evolving community, with opportunities to perform, create, collaborate and develop your individual path as an artist and scholar.

The resources below provide important information to help you navigate the academic year, prepare for departmental productions and access the spaces and support available to you.

Student Handbook

The Department of Dance Student Handbook is an important resource for current undergraduate and graduate students, providing information about program expectations, departmental policies, academic requirements and procedures throughout your time at UCI.

View the Student Handbook 
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Production & Audition Dates

Each year, the Department of Dance presents a range of performance opportunities featuring graduate and undergraduate choreography, faculty work and student performers. Current students should review production and audition dates carefully and watch for additional information from the department regarding eligibility, rehearsal schedules and audition requirements.

New Slate 2026

Artistic Directors: Lisa Naugle and Alan Terricciano
Performances: Dec. 3-5, 2026
Location: Claire Trevor Theatre
Auditions: [Fall quarter audition date forthcoming]

New Slate showcases original choreography by M.F.A. candidates in the Department of Dance and provides students with opportunities to participate in the development and performance of new work.

Dance Visions 2027

Artistic Director: Tong Wang
Performances: Feb. 18-20, 2027
Location: Irvine Barclay Theatre
Auditions: [Winter quarter audition date forthcoming]

Dance Visions is the department's annual signature concert, bringing together faculty choreography and the artistry of UCI dance students in works spanning contemporary and classical traditions.

Physical Graffiti 2027

Artistic Directors: Lindsay Gilmour and Vitor Luiz
Performances: April 29-May 1, 2027
Location: Claire Trevor Theatre
Auditions: [Spring quarter audition date forthcoming]

Physical Graffiti features original work by undergraduate choreographers and provides students with opportunities to develop and present choreography across a range of dance forms.

Please note: Audition dates and related information are subject to change. Students should refer to department communications for the most current audition schedules and requirements.

Schedule Studio Space

Dance students may request available studio space for approved rehearsals, choreography, research and other dance-related academic work. Use the Dance Studio Scheduling resource to review availability and submit a request to reserve studio space within the school.

Students are responsible for following all department policies governing studio access, scheduling and use.

Schedule Studio Space 

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Academic Advising

UCI Arts Student Affairs provides academic advising for undergraduate and graduate students in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Students can find support with degree requirements, academic planning, university policies and other questions related to their progress toward graduation.

UCI Arts Student Affairs and Academic Advising