Dance is a practice of crafting pathways for curiosity, resiliency, authenticity and connection through movement.

Dance at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ values every body, practice as research, and kinetic intelligence. Collaborative practice will be the foundation of your study. This innovative program will nourish you as you take an embodied, experimental approach across disciplines to art making. Be supported as a dance artist scholar on your journey toward choreographing a compassionate future.

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Student Perspective

“I think dance has been one of the most important things that's really kept me involved in the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ community, and I think without it, I would have been different. Dance has really shaped me.â€

Eliana Stern ‘23
Psychology, Dance, Theatre Arts
Skokie, Illinois 

Explore Life After Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ
Music & Arts

"Breathe" - a multidisciplinary water opera

Breathe: a multi-disciplinary water opera, is an ethereal production that utilizes the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center as the performance space. 

Event

From world-renowned artists to student performance, classical to jazz, to dance, there's always an amazing performance to watch.

Explore Dance Offerings

Opportunities range from open jams to theatre and text to ensemble collaborations.

Dance Offerings

Meet the Faculty

Learn more about Margaret Sunghe Paek and Mauriah Donegan Kraker and their collaborative approach.

Meet Our Faculty

Creating an Artistic Life

Discover the many paths open to Conservatory graduates. 

See Outcomes
Cabaret 2019, student's perform "Farmer's Dream"

Studio Culture

Each class, rehearsal space, or performance at supports the individual with tools for strengthening your own artistic voice and deepening your collaborative skills. As a community, we continuously build practices for agency, action, and liberation. A creative and inclusive program, we joyfully welcome every body and your unique movement history.

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Dance Performance

See world-renowned dance artists in the Performing Arts Dance Series and learn from them in workshops.

Discover the Dance Series
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Apply and Audition

A musical life awaits. Take the next steps by applying and auditioning.

Apply Now

Visit Our Campus

The best way to find out if Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ is the university for you is by visiting.

Schedule Your Visit

Your virtual tour starts at the Arch but be sure to check out Conservatory, to explore learning and performance spaces.

Explore Theatre at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.

Dance and Theatre collaborate closely.

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Sound the Retreat

Bond with your fellow musicians, focus on your craft, and immerse yourself in natural beauty during retreat weekends at µþÂáö°ù°ì±ô³Ü²Ô»å±ð²Ô, a 441-acre estate on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Discover µþÂáö°ù°ì±ô³Ü²Ô»å±ð²Ô

Explore Upcoming Performances

  • Jan 18
    12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
    Location: Warch Campus Center 225 - Esch Hurvis Room (Hurvis)
  • Mar 6
    05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
    Location: Warch Campus Center 225 - Esch Hurvis Room (Hurvis)