Department of Dance

Brigham Young University’s World Dance program is multifaceted, and is the largest dance program of its kind in the United States.   Academic, technique, performance based, methodology, and composition courses are specifically designed in the world dance genre.  Students audition for performing teams but all other courses are available for dance majors and the general student population.  Specific dance courses are also offered in  the technique and stylizations of  China, Hungary, Ireland, Polynesian, Spain, and Ukraine.  In addition to the talented faculty, each an expert in their own fields, students have opportunities to work with dance specialists from  throughout the world who regularly visit the campus. 

The World Dance Division allows over 200 students to perform in a major concert, “Christmas Around the World”, every December. In addition, elementary schools  throughout Utah benefit from a cultural dance performance tour especially designed for K-6 students.

A minor in World Dance is available.

As an emissary of the United States representing American dance tradition, the International Folk Dance Ensemble has performed at many of the most prestigious folk dance festivals in the world with many of the finest dance companies. Their international dance repertoire includes more than 30 cultural representations.   In their many years of touring, the group has performed in over 50 countries spanning four continents.  They also performed in the opening ceremonies of two world Olympic Games.  

Their program of international tours began in 1964.