Student Organizations
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Each academic department in the College of Fine Arts has two College Council Representatives. The CFA College Charter states, "The Student Advisory Committee (SAC) representatives—two student representatives from each academic unit in the College (or their alternate)—shall also be members of the Council and have voting privileges. In units with graduate programs, one representative should be an undergraduate student, and one representative should be a graduate student. These representatives may be elected annually to their SAC position by their student peers in each unit or may be appointed annually by the unit’s Chair/Director. They serve for one-year, repeatable terms."
Graduate Representative: Rebekah Guerra
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Character Dance Ensemble (CDE) is a folk and character dance performance group. Every May, they represent the University of Utah and the School of Dance by traveling globally upon invitation from international schools and companies to study and learn traditional regional dances with the local instructors. Additionally, they get to perform their repertoire and share their current knowledge of dance and culture with the locals. The following year, CDE adds these new dances from their most recent trip into their annual repertoire. They use these dances to participate in local performances and teach character workshops throughout the University and Salt Lake community. The clubs purpose is to introduce new culture to the dancers through travel and movement so that they may go about sharing their experience and knowledge with others.
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Each academic department in the College of Fine Arts has three FAF Grants Representatives. FAF Grants Representatives 1) help CFA students navigate the FAF Grants process, 2) make decisions about FAF Grants applications and the funding process, and 3) decide which applications receive funding. Connecting with all of your FAF Grants Representatives early can be useful in writing a strong and fundable proposal. More information about FAF Grants can be found HERE.
Faculty Advisor: Pablo Piantino
Graduate Representative: Constance Anderson
Undergraduate Representative: Henrik Gustafson (Modern, Senior)
Undergraduate Representative: Edie Clarke (Ballet, Senior)
Undergraduate Representative Alternate: Rachel Toth (Modern, Senior)
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The Healing In Motion program serves as a platform through which University of Utah dance students and physical therapy students collaborate in a rehabilitative setting with the goal of improving quality of lives through exercise and artistic movement.
The program holds weekly dance classes which teach ballet barre to participants with neurological conditions that impair motor function. Participants have been diagnosed with one or more strokes, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, and other varying disabilities. Classes are often themed by holidays, goals, or are in preparation for an end of the semester performance, during which time participants get to share their physical and artistic progress with their families.
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The Modern Dance Student Concert Committee is a student group that allow students within the School of Dance Modern Program the opportunity to produce and direct a show once a semester. Committee member duties included advertising the auditions and performances, adjudicating auditions, selecting works, acting as stage crew, managing audio and lighting, as well as other tasks that give students the tools to run a full-length performance. Student Concert is a unique opportunity for students to showcase their choreographic work in a professional performance that is free to the public. Our goal is to encourage students to support their peers' artistic work and make dance more accessible to the surrounding community.
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Established in 1967, Orchesis acts as the honor society for the University of Utah’s School of Dance. Orchesis recognizes individuals who have shown exceptional achievement within the School of Dance in regards to performance, choreography, and/or service. The student committee fundraises year-round for School of Dance scholarships through various fundraising events. Orchesis works to promote student wellness through providing service around the Marriott Center for Dance as well as around the Salt Lake community.
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Queer Dance Initiative (QDI) is a student organization developed to represent and advocate for queer and questioning dancers at the University of Utah School of Dance. QDI works to promote and exercise queer awareness in the areas of social, political, cultural, and dance studies. They also organize and provide workshops designed to develop an understanding of queer dancers' experiences in American society. Lastly, QDI functions as an advocacy organization for all queer dancers within the University of Utah, and the state of Utah.
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The Student Advisory Committee (SAC) is a student leadership group within each department of the College of Fine Arts that promotes communication and interaction among students, faculty, staff, and administrators. The Student Advisory Committee provides students with more opportunities to offer their voices and perspectives at the departmental level. SACs are both a social and an academic organization within their department and as such they advance involvement opportunities, encourage participation in departmental activities, and work together with others to build the campus community.
Faculty Advisor: Pablo Piantino
Graduate Representative: Rebekah Guerra
Undergraduate Representative: Henrik Gustafson (Modern, Senior)
Undergraduate Representative: Brianne Corbridge (Ballet, Senior)
Undergraduate Representative: Addison Cambia (Modern, Junior)
Undergraduate Representative: Tess Albert-Stauning (Ballet, Junior)
Undergraduate Representative: Sophie Greenwood (Modern, Sophomore)
Undergraduate Representative: Elli Germaine (Ballet, Sophomore)
Undergraduate Representative: Lauren Power (Modern, Freshman)
Undergraduate Representative: Kylie Chu (Ballet, Freshman)AY2024-25
Graduate: Alexia Maikidou Poutrino
Seniors: Tess Albert-Stauning – Addison Cambia
Juniors: Alison Yang - Grace Hurley
Sophomores: Caitlyn Camchong – Emilie Bishop
Freshmen: TBD
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A graduate-led student group including students from the School of Dance and Film & Media Arts Department. Students apply for Fine Arts Fee Grants to receive funding and create original screendances to be distributed the community and in film festivals nationwide. The group has previously collaborated with Salt Lake City-based musicians and media companies, including TWIG Media Lab. For more information contact School of Dance Sreendance Program Head, Kym McDaniel at kym.mcdaniel@utah.edu.
