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African Dance to Ballet: A Day in the Life of a Dance Major

November 7, 2025 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

A group of dancers wearing African skirts performing an African dance with a purple to red color gradient applied - CAL

Date & Time
Friday, November 7, 2025 (8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.)

Ages
14–18

Location
Mitchell Hall, Room 341

Contact
dance-admission@uwm.edu

The UW-Milwaukee dance department invites high school student dancers to attend A Day in the Life of a Dance Major where attendees will be paired with a first year dance major to shadow a typical day’s activities as a student. Parents/guardians are welcome to join us for the morning welcome and the afternoon tour.

Schedule

Over twenty UWM dance students particpate in auditions for Winterdances in an expansive studio in Mitchell Hall
UWM african dance students dressed in colorful skirts and black tops raise their hands and perform in Mitchell Studio 254
UWM african dance students raise their knees and clap their hands while practicing for a performance in Mitchell Studio 254
UWM Hip Hop students drop to the floor and kick their legs out while practicing in Jan Serr Studio
A solitary UWM dance major performs in Winterdances 2024 while in shadow with a small spotlight highlighting her blonde ponytail
TimeEvent
8:30-9 a.m.Check in and welcome (parents meet until 9:15 a.m.)
9-10:35 a.m.African Dance Technique
11 a.m.-12:35 p.m.Ballet Dance Technique
12:45 p.m.Lunch (provided)
1-2:15 p.m.Discussion with first year students and dance faculty
2:15-3:30 p.m.Parent/student department tour with UWM dance ambassador

Registration

Space is limited. Registration is due by Monday, November 3. This event is free and open to high school students considering enrolling in a college dance program.

Register

Mitchell Hall, Room 341

3203 N. Downer Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53211