Winterdances: Perfectly Wild presents dance that blurs the line between the magical and mundane, traces the rivers of Milwaukee, reflects on the haunting legacy of Japanese internment, and empowers the fierce bonds of womanhood. These dances dive into our shared humanity, the challenges we all face, and offer a vision of how we might gather strength by coming together in community.
Join us for an Artist Talk and community conversation with David to learn more about the issues and themes of care embedded in his work. During the Artist Talk you'll get to know David and his creative process and approach to LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Join us for a community workshop taught by guest artist and acclaimed choreographer David Roussève as he explores his process for excavating narratives from life experiences though the voice and the body.
Join renowned dance scholar Ann Cooper Albright for a performance/reading of her newest book, Simone Forte: improvising a life.
a cat in the classroom is a collaboration between Samuel B. Hanson, UWM Dance MFA candidate, and Nora Price, a Milwaukee-native living and working in the Western U.S. known for a string of excellent post-punk bands and experimental dance films.
Join the Department of Dance to celebrate the life, teaching, and creative work of Professor Emerita Marcia Parsons. Professor Parsons taught at UWM for 39 years where she shaped many of the departments programs, including the original MFA in Dance, BA in Dance, and the Early Childhood through Adolescence program. Please join us for a celebration of Professor Parsons' impact on UWM, all her students, and the Milwaukee dance community. The event will include performances by local dance companies, and a reception to follow.
Join us for a community workshop taught by guest artist and acclaimed choreographer David Roussève as he explores his process for excavating narratives from life experiences though the voice and the body.
Immerse yourself in creativity when Peck School of the Arts student and faculty artists open their studios to the public. From exhibitions and studio visits to live performances and family-friendly art activities, you’ll find something to excite you at Kenilworth Open Studios.
Department of Dance Student Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) Kasey Eckhardt, Paloma Kong-Ndoumbe, Elise Leonard, and Brooke Allison Parkinson collaborate with faculty mentor Maria Gillespie to present an informal showing of their choreographic research. Music performance by Paul Westfahl.
A celebration of excellence and talent from Theatre, Dance, and Music students for Black History Month! Songs of Jubilation consists of vocal and dance performances to songs by your favorite Black artists and composers.
The Korean American Faculty & Staff Association at UWM and the Korean American Association of Milwaukee host the 2026 Milwaukee Korea Day (밀워키 한국의 날) Celebration & Concert.
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.
Featuring original choreography by our graduating seniors, this annual event reflects months of focused research, experimentation, and creative development. Over an intensive two-and-a-half-month process, students bring their artistic visions to life in performance. Come celebrate and support the next generation of artists.
Celebrate the end of the semester with a vibrant performance featuring students enrolled in African Dance, Salsa/Merengue, Hip Hop, and Tap. Showcasing choreography learned throughout the term and accompanied by live music, this event is one of the most joyful and energetic celebrations on campus each semester.
The Department of Dance’s annual winter concert showcases bold, original choreography by faculty and guest artists, highlighting the creative vitality of our program.
Created especially for high school students, this matinee performance of Winterdances features world‑premiere choreography that highlights the creative process of professional artists working with their collaborators. A post‑performance Q&A invites students into conversation with the choreographers, followed by a sack lunch and two hands‑on technique workshops taught by UWM’s internationally known faculty.
Springdances marks the Department of Dance’s annual spring concert, presenting new choreographic works by faculty and guest artists in a dynamic expression of creative growth and renewal.
This end of the term showing features works by the African Dance, Salsa/Merengue & Hip Hop classes.
You are cordially invited to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts graduation convocation for baccalaureate and master’s degree recipients.
Through diverse approaches, embodied practices, and high-caliber training, dancers are exposed to physical techniques and artistry that prepare them for college auditions, dance performances, and professional careers. The four-day event is designed for artists ages 14 and up who are seeking to deepen their dance practice and discover new techniques, forging connections that support a professional dance future.