IU Contemporary Dance Program

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05/12/2026

Congrats Lila!

Congratulations to Lila Hodgin on being awarded the Provost Award for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity in Creative and Performing Arts. 🎉

Lila earned this recognition through the submission of her performance and choreography portfolio, which showcased her dedication, talent, and artist vision. We are so proud of all she has accomplished and can’t wait to see where she goes next! 👏🏻

05/04/2026

The Graduating Class of 2026!!! The Future Is Bright!!! Congratulations!!

04/30/2026

2026 BFA Senior Capstone Concert Directed by me! Come Out to support dance and the seniors choreographic work! Opening Night Thursday April 30th 7:30pm, May 1st 7:30pm, and May 2nd 2pm and 7:30pm!

04/29/2026

Visions & Voices is only two days away!

Join us at the Wells-Metz Theatre from April 30 to May 2 for the Senior Dance B.F.A. Capstone Projects. The link to tickets is in our Bio.

04/19/2026

Hear from our Contemporary Dance Faculty, Robert F Burden, on his teachings at our IU BFA contemporary dance program. This summer, at our IU Contemporary Summer Dance Intensive, he will be teaching Tap, Jazz, and some House!! Sign up and reserve by May 1st. See BIO for more information!

04/16/2026

Hear from our Co-Director of the IU Contemporary Dance Summer Intensive, Selene Carter, about what she’ll be teaching this summer!
Register by May 1, 2026

Program Dates: June 21–27, 2026

For more information, contact the Co-Directors:
Selene Carter – [email protected]
Beatrice Capote – [email protected]

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03/25/2026

Summer Dance Intensive at Indiana University

Train with IU Dance faculty in:
Jazz • Tap • Contemporary • House • African Contemporary Practices

For high school dancers ready to grow, explore, and create.

📅 June 21-27th

🔗 Register: https://jacobsacademy.indiana.edu/descriptions/contemporary-dance.html

Contact: Professor Selene Carter [email protected] and Professor Beatrice Capote [email protected] for more information!!!

03/10/2026

Join Us for an Immersive week of Dance training at Indiana University! The IUCD summer program offers HighSchool dancers the opportunity to train with IU Dance Faculty!

Classes Include:
Jazz
Tap
Contemporary Practice
House
Evans Somatic Dance
Jazz Funk
Jo Jo Jazz
West African Contemporary Practices

Students will experience a supportive and creative Environment while working alongside passionate professionals in the field! Students will learn about Pursuing College in Dance at Indiana University Contemporary Dance

Register and Information here: https://jacobsacademy.indiana.edu/descriptions/contemporary-dance.html

Follow our new Summer Instagram Page: iu_contemporarydance_si

Indiana University merges ballet and contemporary dance programs: Folder Name: Folder Name: Info: News: News & Events: Jacobs School of Music: Indiana University Bloomington

02/03/2026

BIG NEWS! We are thrilled to join the renowned Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in the newly formed Jacobs Dance Department. Jacobs Dance, here we go!

Indiana University merges ballet and contemporary dance programs: Folder Name: Folder Name: Info: News: News & Events: Jacobs School of Music: Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University has long been nationally renowned for both its ballet program at the Jacobs School of Music and its contemporary dance program at the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance. It is now merging the two into a single department that will s...