Welcome to the Department of Theatre and Dance

Students in the Department of Theatre and Dance get hands-on training and one-on-one mentorship from a professional faculty and renowned guest artists in acting, directing, playwriting, theatrical design, and technology. From our mainstage productions to our student-produced shows, students have plenty of opportunities to participate on stage or backstage. Special programs include a musical theatre certificate, education abroad, as well as a thriving dance program that emphasizes technique, composition, performance, and production.

The University of Kentucky Department of Theatre and Dance is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)Visit the NAST website for more information about accreditation.
Explore Our Programs
The Major in Dance in the University of Kentucky’s Department of Theatre and Dance educates its students in the history, theory, creativity, practice, and performance of dance within the context of a broad liberal arts education.
The Dance Minor is open to students from any college and offers instruction in ballet, jazz, modern and musical theatre dance in addition to choreography and improvisation.
Students get hands-on training and one-on-one mentorship from a professional theatre faculty.
Students from any college or department may choose to minor in Theatre.
Dramatic writing and film/video production remain essential elements of contemporary entertainment industry platforms that are rapidly expanding in every sphere of artistic production.
The Musical Theatre Certificate offers students the opportunity to study this popular art form in a flexible program. As a Theatre, Voice, or Dance Major students may audition for entrance into this highly selective program each spring and can be admitted even as incoming Freshmen.
Upcoming Events
  • Oct 13 2023 | 10 - 11:30am

    Ama Law and Chris Law from Project ChArma will create a dance piece for six of our dance majors and minors and teach seven master classes for our students. There will be an African Class open to…

    Charles F. Dickins Dance Studio
  • Nov 9 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 10 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 11 2023 | 2 - 3:30pm, Nov 11 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm

    Nov. 9 - 11, 2023

    by C.P. Taylor

    Professor Halder, a scholar of German literature, is a good man. People tell him so. Even as they come to him to burn his books. Set in 1930s…

    Guignol Theatre
  • Nov 9 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 10 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 11 2023 | 2 - 3:30pm, Nov 11 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm

    Nov. 9 - 11, 2023

    by C.P. Taylor

    Professor Halder, a scholar of German literature, is a good man. People tell him so. Even as they come to him to burn his books. Set in 1930s…

    Guignol Theatre
  • Nov 9 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 10 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 11 2023 | 2 - 3:30pm, Nov 11 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm

    Nov. 9 - 11, 2023

    by C.P. Taylor

    Professor Halder, a scholar of German literature, is a good man. People tell him so. Even as they come to him to burn his books. Set in 1930s…

    Guignol Theatre
  • Nov 9 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 10 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 11 2023 | 2 - 3:30pm, Nov 11 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm

    Nov. 9 - 11, 2023

    by C.P. Taylor

    Professor Halder, a scholar of German literature, is a good man. People tell him so. Even as they come to him to burn his books. Set in 1930s…

    Guignol Theatre
  • Nov 16 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 17 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 18 2023 | 2 - 3:30pm, Nov 18 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 19 2023 | 2 - 3:30pm

    Nov. 16 - 19, 2023

    by Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott

    "You can be lonely in a crowd, if it's not the right crowd," says Jo in this sparkling stage…

    Guignol Theatre
  • Nov 17 2023 | 8am - 2pm, Feb 16 2024 | 8am - 2pm

    In addition to being admitted to UK, a successful audition is required to be declared a dance major. Applications for admission to the University of Kentucky, as well as application deadline…

    Holmes Hall - Creative Arts Living Learning Program
    Fine Arts Building, Room 117
  • Nov 17 2023 | 9:30am - 3pm

    High school theatre students are invited to engage in theatre workshops taught by UK's Theatre faculty, Q&As with both faculty and current students, and a tour of our facilities. Plus, all…

    Fine Arts Building
  • Nov 16 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 17 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 18 2023 | 2 - 3:30pm, Nov 18 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 19 2023 | 2 - 3:30pm

    Nov. 16 - 19, 2023

    by Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott

    "You can be lonely in a crowd, if it's not the right crowd," says Jo in this sparkling stage…

    Guignol Theatre
  • Nov 16 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 17 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 18 2023 | 2 - 3:30pm, Nov 18 2023 | 7:30 - 9pm, Nov 19 2023 | 2 - 3:30pm

    Nov. 16 - 19, 2023

    by Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott

    "You can be lonely in a crowd, if it's not the right crowd," says Jo in this sparkling stage…

    Guignol Theatre
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