The Department of Theatre, Dance and Media Arts boasts its own award-winning dance company, The Kaleidoscope Dancers, which present two concerts on campus each year, along with a series of other concerts throughout the region. The concerts feature choreography by visiting guest artists, our exceptional faculty and our outstanding students. You will see a wide range of dance styles, including ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance.

For the 2003-04 school year, the UCO dance program was selected to represent Oklahoma in the Dance/USA’s National College Choreography Initiative. Guest artisit Bill Evas created and choreographed an orignial work, "Together Through Time," fusing tap and modern dance.  The piece premiered at Mitchell Hall Theater in March, and was selected to be performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC for the NCCI gala.  The program was selected for the same program in 2001-02 as well.

For information on dance events call (405) 974-5231 or email: jjacobson@ucok.edu

UCO Dance Choreography Concert
7:30 pm, Oct. 10 & 11
Nancy O'Brian Performing Arts Center (John Clinton Theatre in Norman)
This combined concert will showcase Oklahoma City and Norman High Schools along with the UCO dance department performing new works by guest artists and UCO faculty.

UCO Student Choreography Showcase
7:30 pm, Dec. 5 & 6
Upstairs dance studio, UCO Health and Physical Education Building
This concert will highlight the finest in student choreography featuring jazz, hip-hop and modern dance. A fast-paced concert you won't want to miss.

UCO Kaleidoscope Dancers in Concert
7:30 pm, March 27 & 28
Bishop McGuinness High School, Petusky Performing Arts Auditorium
This combined concert featuring the UCO Kaleidoscope Dancers and Dance Horizons will feature new choreography by guest artists and UCO faculty and students. Come share an evening of dance at its best.

UCO Student Choreography Showcase
7:30 pm, May 1 & 2
UCO upstairs dance studio, UCO Health and Physical Education Building
This concert will highlight the finest in student choreography featuring jazz, hip-hop and modern dance. A fast-paced concert you won't want to miss.

AUDITIONS:
UCO Freshman Dance Auditions for Prospective UCO Dance Majors
Wednesday, August 20 at 2:30-4:30 pm
HPE Downstairs Studio, UCO Campus
Bring a copy of your most recent high school/college transcript, resume and 3 letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters can come from dance teachers, employers and/or school counselors. Arrive at 2:15 to fill out paperwork. The dance audition will consist of a ballet barre followed by learning a ballet, jazz and modern dance combination. Wear appropriate dance attire and shoes. For more information contact Jamie Jacobson, UCO Director of Dance at (405)974-5231 or jjacobson@ucok.edu.

UCO High School Days of Dance for Ages 12-18 and Seniors in High School: Now Two Dates Offered!
Saturday, October 11 at 9-4 pm
HPE Building, UCO Campus
Saturday, March 28 at 9-4 pm
HPE Building, UCO Campus
Come learn more about the UCO Dance Program and upcoming auditions. There will be 4 master classes taught by UCO Dance Faculty in modern, ballet, jazz & repertory. Cost is $50 and includes 4 master classes, a box lunch and a free ticket to the dance concert that evening at 7:30 pm. A Bargain!!! To register call Jamie Jacobson, UCO Director of Dance at (405)974-5231 or jjacobson@ucok.edu.

UCO Super Saturday of Dance - Jazz/Hip hop Workshop for Ages 8-18
Saturday, November 1 at 10:30-4:15 pm
Ages: 8-12 & 13-18
Three master classes in musical theatre jazz, contemporary jazz and hip hop. The cost is $30. Classes taught by award-winning choreographers and UCO faculty Hui Cha Poos and Emily South. To register call Jamie Jacobson, UCO Director of Dance at (405)974-5231 or jjacobson@ucok.edu.

UCO Dance Auditions and Scholarship Auditions for 2009-2010
Saturday, March 7 at 1-5 pm
Health and Physical Education Building, UCO Campus
For seniors in high school and/or transfer students interested in majoring in dance at UCO for the fall of 2009 for the BFA in Dance and the B.A. in Dance Education Degrees. Bring to the audition the most recent copy of a high school/college transcript, resume, photo and 3 letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters can come from dance teachers, employers and/or school counselors. Arrive at 12:30 pm to fill out paperwork on Saturday, March 7. The overall audition will consist of a ballet barre followed by learning a ballet, jazz and modern combination. Students need to be prepared to present a 1 minute solo in one style (modern, ballet or jazz). Bring CD or ipod music. Wear appropriate dance attire and shoes. For more information contact Jamie Jacobson, UCO Director of Dance at (405)974-5231 or jjacobson@ucok.edu.

UCO Summer Dance Workshop 2009
June 15-19, 2009
Ages: 8-12 & 13-18, Along with College/Adult
A one week intensive dance workshop with daily classes in ballet, modern dance, jazz and dance composition featuring guest dance educators and choreographers Kathie and Patrick Debenham. Tuition is $150/person. First come first serve. This one week workshop offers great classes and training for aspiring young dancers and is not for the true beginner. Three tracks are availabe for ages 8-12, 13-18 and college/adult. The UCO Dance workshop concludes with a workshop showcase on Friday, June 19 at 5 pm for family and friends to see what the participants learned at this one-of-a-kind workshop offered in Oklahoma. Sign-up today. For more information contact Jamie Jacobson, UCO Director of Dance at (405)974-5231 or jjacobson@ucok.edu.

Call the Mitchell Hall Box Office for tickets:

974-3375.

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