The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U of I, Illinois, University of Illinois, or UIUC) is a public land-grant research university in Champaign, Illinois, and Urbana, Illinois. It is the flagship institution of the University of Illinois system and was founded in 1867. With over 56,000 students, the University of Illinois is one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the United States.
The Department of Dance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, IL, serves as a dynamic hub for dance education, creation, and performance. Recognized as a leading program, it offers a comprehensive curriculum taught by distinguished faculty within excellent facilities, including the renowned Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. With a history dating back over a century, the department provides diverse undergraduate and graduate programs, including BFA, BA, and MFA degrees, fostering intensive training, creative exploration, and scholarly inquiry. It cultivates a supportive, interdisciplinary environment committed to ethical, anti-racist practices, preparing students for innovative and sustainable careers in the field while making a positive impact through dance.
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