News: Department of Dance

Silhouettes of dancers in different colors
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The concert features choreography by UNLV award-winning faculty and modern dance pioneer Erick Hawkins.

Dolly Kelepecz-Momot watches dancers in class.
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Told she was too tall to be a dancer, Dolly Kelepecz-Momot ignored naysayers and went on to a successful dance career, including 37 years (so far) teaching hundreds of UNLV students.

two ballet dancers
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Start 2020 with Prokofiev's music, the Russian National Ballet, and the heartwarming story of Cinderella and the Prince, complete with her ugly step-family!

drawings of people dancing
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The concert is the fourth collaboration with the UNLV Symphony Orchestra.

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Join the School of Music and departments of dance and theatre at the Barrick Museum of Art on Oct. 14 for a multi-disciplinary event recognizing Research Week.

illustration of three dancers
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The season features four unique concerts showcasing works created by UNLV dance faculty and students.

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Founded in 2003, the hall honors people who have made significant contributions to the visual arts, performing arts, or architecture.

UNLV students rehearse a dance performance.
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Lawmakers to hear from faculty, students on first-ever ‘Fine Arts Day.’

two female dancers
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The concert features choreography and design by dance faculty Richard Havey, James Jeon, Dolly Kelepecz-Momot, and renowned modern dance guest artists Jeanine Tegano Collins, Andy Lott, and Ari Mayzick.

Russian National Ballet performance with four ballet dancers mid-routine
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Legendary Bolshoi principal dancer Elena Radchenko directs in this production of the Marius Petipa classic.

Dancers perform on stage
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College Magazine ranks UNLV Dance eighth in the top 10 of nationwide, four-year dance programs.

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This biennial concert celebrates the longstanding partnership between two great institutions of dance — UNLV Dance and Korea National Sport University.