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EnglishWhat Events and Public Opportunities Does the UW Department of Dance Offer?
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The UW Department of Dance hosts public concerts, masterclasses with visiting artists, graduate research symposia, and residency application windows. Most event details, dates, and locations are posted on the department's events page, so that's the page to check before planning a visit. The department describes its public programming as a way to "experience the power of dance" through original work and guest-artist sessions.
Types of public events
Based on the department's own description, public opportunities fall into a few categories:
- Concerts — performances that showcase original work by students and faculty.
- Masterclasses — sessions led by world-renowned visiting artists, open to participants who want to train with guest professionals.
- Graduate research symposiums — academic presentations of dance research by graduate students.
- Residency application windows — open calls for the department's residency program.
The department frames these as part of a learning community where "artist-scholars thrive," balancing creative work with academic study.
Specific upcoming events listed
The site lists these dated items:
| Event | Date | Location / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Graduate Student Research Symposium | October 14, 2026, 12:30–2:30pm | Jones Playhouse (4045 University Way) |
| Apply to the UW MFA in Dance | November 1, 2026 | Application deadline |
| body space time Residency Applications | November 2, 2026 | Application window |
Dates and details can change, so confirm on the events page before attending or applying.
How to find current dates and details
- Go to the department's events section (linked from the main site navigation).
- Check the "Upcoming Events" list for dated items and locations.
- For masterclasses and concerts, look for individual event pages — the site notes that concerts showcase original work and masterclasses feature visiting artists.
- For residency or MFA applications, use the linked application pages rather than the event listing alone.
The site also maintains a "View all events" link for the full calendar.
Who these opportunities are for
The department states that "dance is for everybody," and its public programming reflects that: concerts and masterclasses are aimed at audiences and participants beyond enrolled students, while the symposium and residency applications are more specific to graduate-level and research-oriented participants. If you're deciding whether to attend, the concert and masterclass listings are the most broadly open; the symposium and residency calls have narrower eligibility tied to graduate study or residency status.
Related ways to engage
Beyond events, the department points to affiliated groups including the Meany Center for the Performing Arts and ArtsUW, which host performances and arts programming. Faculty research pages (for example, work by Juliet McMains on tango and commercial dance) are another public-facing entry point if you're interested in the scholarly side rather than performances.
For the most current schedule, dates, and any access details, check the department's events page directly — that's where the site directs readers for "dates and details."