Welcome to the UMBC Dance Department. I invite you to explore our
website, and hope you will find it helpful in providing you information
about the department’s programs and events. This is an exciting place to
be, where students and faculty are engaged in performing, creating, and
analyzing dance.
Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized dancers,
teachers, choreographers, and researchers, who bring a wide range of
experience to the program. We value the traditions of dance, and are
excited about new ideas and approaches. Our alumni are out in the dance
world, performing in companies and shows, teaching in dances studios and
high schools, or working in related careers like physical therapy and arts
management.
If you are a prospective student, be sure to read about our scholarships
and auditions. Explore our programs, check our performance calendar. Feel
free to contact us with any questions you have, or to arrange for a visit!
Carol Hess
Associate Professor & Chair