University Theatre dances its way into the 2025 spring season

February 7, 2025.Reading time 3 minutes.

The Contemporary Dance Ensemble will present six unique repertory dance works that explore themes of social activism, nonsensical rules and regulations, abstract visions infused with deep human emotions, family bonds, belonging and a nostalgic look at the 1980s.

New Faces: Kathy Luo

September 20, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

Ke Lou, a new faculty member for the Theater and Dance Department. She is wearing a red, sleeveless shirt and is holding up and stacking them.

The College of Arts and Humanities is excited to welcome Kathy Luo to the Department of Theatre and Dance. Luo is a local Dance Artist and Choreographer and will be teaching Modern Dance, Pilates, and University Dance Theatre.

University Theatre announces 2023/24 Mainstage Season

April 7, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

Six images sliced vertically in include city traffic lights, a woman's hand with a ring in front of her wedding dress, a stack of books, a woman dancing with a mask, the Twin Towers and lower Manhattan in New York City and a pink flower.

Fresno State University Theatre is pleased to announce the 2023/24 Mainstage Season featuring the annual Contemporary Dance Ensemble Concert, four Fresno premieres and a fully staged musical.

Contemporary Dance Ensemble kicks off the spring season at University Theatre

January 30, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Two dancers, man and women, in a blue toned photo.

Fresno State’s University Theatre and The Contemporary Dance Ensemble will present its spring dance concert, “Connections: 2023.”

University Dance Theatre to premiere new dance concert ‘United’

November 15, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

Different shades of hands grasp the arm of the next -- encircling a brown heart.

Performances are at 8 p.m. Nov. 17-19 and 2 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Lab School 101 Theatre.

University Dance Theatre presents student-produced spring dance concert

April 25, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

Fresno State’s University Dance Theatre (UDT) will present “We Are,” a student-produced and choreographed dance concert under the artistic direction of Alyssa Garvin.

Dance ensemble presents first in-person program in two years

February 14, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

The Contemporary Dance Ensemble performing.

Experience six new entertaining and thought-provoking dance works at the Contemporary Dance Ensemble’s spring concert, “Not What It Seems.” The show represents the artistic work of four choreographers, twelve talented dancers and numerous behind-the-scenes artistic collaborators.

University Theatre returns to face-to-face performances for 2021/22 mainstage season

August 6, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Photo from the back of the University Theatre overlooking the audience and looking onto the stage.

The season offers a diverse range of work from seasoned playwrights and young, up-and-coming playwrights.

University Theatre announces 2020-21 Mainstage season lineup

June 16, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Darkside, Detroit '67, Dracula, Contemporary Dance Ensemble, Electricidad, Spring Awakening

While the method of presentation is yet to be determined, the Department of Theatre and Dance is excited to be able to offer a diverse lineup of theatrical work in these challenging times. As more decisions for the upcoming academic school year are made, we will solidify the method in which this season will be […]

Contemporary Dance Ensemble presents spring dance concert, ‘Covenants’

February 7, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

An evening of contemporary dance steeped in passionate expression, self-reflection, and pathos in motion.