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Department of Theatre Arts & Dance

Creating, studying, and producing works of theatre and dance that educate our students and our diverse audiences about the performing arts and the social issues and human emotions that the arts speak to so powerfully.

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Dance

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BA in Theatre Arts - Basic Page

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BFA in Acting - Basic Page

MFA in Design & Technology

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PhD in Theatre Historiography

Recent News

Fall 2021 Theatre Arts & Dance Season

The fall 2021 season includes mainstage productions, specialty productions, and an extensive studio series including Rarig Center, Barbara Barker Center for Dance, and site…

Anderson Award goes to UMN Dance Professor Ananya Chatterjea

Minnesota's prestigious Anderson Award goes to dancer/choreographer Ananya Chatterjea, UMN Dance Professor and founder of Ananya Dance Theatre

Ananya Chatterjea: ‘What a beautiful view it is to imagine a just world’

The 2021 A.P. Anderson Award honoree is UMN Dane Professor, dancer and choreographer Ananya Chatterjea, the founder of Ananya Dance Theatre.

Shine A Light: Featuring UMTAD Toy Theatre Students

'Shine a Light' at The Jungle Theater continues with a unique installation from UMTAD Toy Theatre Students and designer/professor Chelsea M. Warren. On display from March 24 -…

University Dance Theatre rehearsal with Cowles Visiting Artists. Photo by Randy Karels

UMTAD Newsletter: March 23, 2021

03/23/2021 | In our third newsletter of 2021, we provide details on our free upcoming virtual spring events, offer a sneak peek at our May 2021 productions, and provide COVID…