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student Soraya Cohen dancing at a Thesis Concert performed in Public Space One, spring 2025

Department of Dance April e-News

Monday, April 28, 2025
Sharing announcements, awards, and accomplishments from Iowa Department of Dance alumni, faculty, and students--including a retirement announcement.
Jennifer Kayle

Meeting students where they are in graduate mentorship

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Dance Professor Jennifer Kayle is featured in this story about the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award she received this spring.
4 faculty members receiving funding for their Meandering River project

CLAS faculty members receive grant for interdisciplinary project focused on the Iowa River

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Stephanie Miracle, an assistant professor in the Department of Dance, is leading a project that will guide the audience through an immersive journey.
New Work City in white text on a grungy looking black and gold background

New Work City celebrates the creativity of University of Iowa grad students

Monday, April 14, 2025
This spring, Performing Arts at Iowa is celebrating the UI's tradition of creativity by turning a spotlight on the creative work of graduate students in music, dance, and theatre arts.
Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer and her team in the UI Costume Shop at Hancher Auditorium

CLAS staff member celebrates 44 years in Performing Arts at Iowa

Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer, dance/opera scenery and costume designer for the Performing Arts Production Unit, shared highlights of her creative career, which has included work in collaboration with Dance, Opera and Theatre for over four decades.
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OVPR supports seven faculty projects through the Arts and Humanities Initiative

Dance Professor Jennifer Kayle will receive funding for her "Ageing Virtuosity" project.
Portrait of Stephanie Miracle

Meet the faculty and staff winners of the 2025 Discovery and Innovation awards

Dance Assistant Professor Stephanie Miracle is one of two winners of the 2025 Early Career Scholar of the Year award
silhouette of a dancer in a cowboy hat laying over a chair against a red-lit background

MFA Candidates Emily Culbreath and Mikey Rioux selected for National College Dance Festival

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
University of Iowa Dance MFA candidates Emily Culbreath and Mikey Rioux have been selected to represent the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Central Conference at the 2025 National College Dance Festival.