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
  • Black and white image of three dancers in a room reaching upwards, with balloons on the floor
    Apr 14 2023 | 7pm, Apr 15 2023 | 2pm

    Department of Theatre and Dance and School of Art and Visual Studies present
    Materialized

    Friday, April 14th 7PM
    Saturday, April 15th 2PM

    School of Art and…

    Atrium Gallery
  • Black and white image of three dancers in a room reaching upwards, with balloons on the floor
    Apr 14 2023 | 7pm, Apr 15 2023 | 2pm

    Department of Theatre and Dance and School of Art and Visual Studies present
    Materialized

    Friday, April 14th 7PM
    Saturday, April 15th 2PM

    School of Art and…

    Atrium Gallery
  • Woman with fake moustache, text with event information
    Apr 20 2023 | 7:30pm, Apr 21 2023 | 7:30pm, Apr 22 2023 | 7:30pm, Apr 23 2023 | 2pm

    UK Department of Theatre + Dance presents
    Shakespeare in Love by Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
    Guignol Theatre

    Based on the Academy Award…

    Guignol Theatre
  • Woman with fake moustache, text with event information
    Apr 20 2023 | 7:30pm, Apr 21 2023 | 7:30pm, Apr 22 2023 | 7:30pm, Apr 23 2023 | 2pm

    UK Department of Theatre + Dance presents
    Shakespeare in Love by Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
    Guignol Theatre

    Based on the Academy Award…

    Guignol Theatre
  • Woman with fake moustache, text with event information
    Apr 20 2023 | 7:30pm, Apr 21 2023 | 7:30pm, Apr 22 2023 | 7:30pm, Apr 23 2023 | 2pm

    UK Department of Theatre + Dance presents
    Shakespeare in Love by Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
    Guignol Theatre

    Based on the Academy Award…

    Guignol Theatre
  • Woman with fake moustache, text with event information
    Apr 20 2023 | 7:30pm, Apr 21 2023 | 7:30pm, Apr 22 2023 | 7:30pm, Apr 23 2023 | 2pm

    UK Department of Theatre + Dance presents
    Shakespeare in Love by Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
    Guignol Theatre

    Based on the Academy Award…

    Guignol Theatre
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Last Updated 07/01/2022