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The mission of the University of Utah School of Dance is to promote student and faculty growth as professional dance artists, critical inquirers, and community members. The school is dedicated to contributing to the growth of the disciplines of ballet and modern dance through research, teaching, and service of the highest caliber. Excellence, creativity, and professionalism are the school’s keywords to igniting the imagination of this dance community.
Faculty and students maintain the highest standards of creative work, scholarship, pedagogic practice, and service.
Excellence in the school’s research is fundamental to excellence in student learning.
The highest professional commitment is required from both faculty and students, with substantive school investment in admissions, hiring, and retention.
Diversity is desired, respected, and encouraged; creative and intellectual integrity is required; professional discipline is expected.
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Vision
A ballet and contemporary dance community distinguished by its sense of excellence, professionalism, humanism, and a profound commitment to a lively spirit of creative inquiry.
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Values
Excellence
Imagination
Integration
Professionalism
Passion
Tradition
Commitment
Collaboration
Individualism
Innovation
