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The Dance Area at UF educates future artists, scholars, and teachers to drive change and equity, fostering creativity, diversity, and excellence.

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Our Agbedidi artist in residency Oluyinka Parsons-Akinjiola will be joining us this week. Don't miss out on her amazing masterclasses Monday and Thursday!

About: Portland based artist and educator originally from New York State. After receiving her MFA in Dance Choreography & Performance she founded Rejoice! Diaspora Dance Theater in 2014 with the support of New Expressive Works Artist Residency (Subashini Ganesan) and Performance Works NW’s Alembic Co-Production series(Linda Austin). Rejoice was built as a platform to create Black contemporary dance work with movement foundations from Africa and the African-Diaspora. Her choreography focuses on the complex identities, histories and futures of Black communities. by @uf.dance

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We are thrilled to announce this semester's DSC guest artist Kenny Fresch. This gator alum will be joining us in the studio October 30 during our Friday Movement Practice. Make sure to join us for a contemporary practice class full of floorwork, improvisation and more.

Kenny Frechette is a queer, Florida-born dance & performing artist currently living in Portland, Oregon. As a performer they’ve worked in an array of dance & interdisciplinary contexts for stage, film, festivals, art installations, and site-specific pieces across several cities. They regularly teach contemporary dance, floorwork, and soft acrobatics around Portland, conduct studio research for solo and collaborative creation, and are continually investigating how to deconstruct/adapt/re-imagine dance practice for the times we live in. by @uf.dance

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Get a sneak peek of what your day could look like as a BFA dance major. Audition registration is now open and due in two weeks. We can't wait to meet our Class of 2031!

#BFA #CollegeDance #UF #Dance #Auditions by @uf.dance

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Our dancers have been hard at work and can't wait to share the magic of the movements with you! Tickets go on sale in three weeks. Make sure to follow us for more Agbedidi sneak peaks! by @uf.dance

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We're so excited to welcome RUBBERBAND to UF as the Artist-in-Residence for this year's Young Dancers Workshop! As part of their visit they will hold a three-day residency specifically for UF and Santa Fe dance majors including movement practice classes in the RUBBERBAND METHOD, a new documentary screening and conversation, and a performance at YDW Opening Concert featuring Vic’s Mix at the UF Phillips Center. Don't miss out on any of the amazing opportunities and register now! Picture of two dancers to demonstrate RUBBERBAND's Residency October 20-22. by @uf.dance

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Mark your calendars for this year's Agbedidi! Experience the magic of traditional African and contemporary dance and music this November. by @uf.dance

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Interested in earning your Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Florida? Make sure to mark your calendar for our Fall audition on November 6. by @uf.dance

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What happens when you put a materials scientist in a room with contemporary dance artists?

In ‘How Batteries Move,’ @ufsotd dance faculty Xan Burley and Alex Springer are collaborating with Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering materials scientist Megan Butala to explore how choreography and improvisation can illuminate the complex science of lithium-ion batteries.

Through embodied research, they’re exploring new ways to connect artistic practice, scientific discovery and public engagement.

Visit the link in @ufcota bio to learn about the project and preview the upcoming ‘How Batteries Move’ film in this month’s COTA In the Loop news feature story, ‘UF researchers use dance to explore lithium-ion battery science.’

🐊🔋🔗:
go.ufl.edu/HowBatteriesMove

✍️ story by Abi Krecic
📷 photos by @anthony_verdi_photography Two dancers performing on a black stage. One dancer holds tennis balls above the other dancer, perhaps mimicking atoms circling a molecule. by @uf.dance

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UNCANVASED IS BACK!

Inspired by Kora Besteman’s original UNCANVASED from last semester, this student-led performance is back to celebrate choreographic exploration outside of grading and faculty supervision.

Have a Comp piece you want to revisit? A senior thesis? A late-night studio creation? We want to see it! 🫶

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 7:30–9:00 PM
📍 G6
📸 Videography + photography provided!

Make sure to check the dance area headquarters to sign up! by @uf.dance

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We’re excited to kick off our 2026–27 Production Season! Join us for a year filled with joy, bold performances, unforgettable stories, and incredible student artistry. Check out arts.ufl.edu for more info about tickets and showtimes taken in UF School of Theatre + Dance by @uf.dance

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BFA Showcase Auditions are THIS Friday, 8/28!

📍 G6
Check-in: 6:00 PM
Auditions: 6:30–9:00 PM
Form due: Friday, 8/28 at 4:00 PM

Anyone can audition, so come ready to dance, bring a friend, and share your beautiful dancing heart with us! We’re SO excited to see you all there and can’t wait to see what you bring into the space! 🤍

Be sure to fill out the audition form by Friday at 4:00 PM!! by @uf.dance

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BFA Auditions are this Friday! We have 13 seniors this year who will be casting for their thesis piece. Check-in starts at 6. See you there! by @uf.dance

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