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1 University of New Mexico, UNM Center for the Arts
Albuquerque,New Mexico 87131
505-277-4332
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technology for Performance

Minor in Dance

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Design for Performance

Master of Fine Arts in Dance

Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing

Master of Arts in Theatre and Dance


We provide a broad, liberal arts education and train students in the fields of dance, theatre, and design & technology for performance The Department of Theatre and Dance cultivates critical thinking and analysis, and helps students develop tools for creative expression. For emerging artists and specialists, we provide tools to build careers in their chosen field and networks to the professional world, both nationally and internationally. We serve the community through high quality performance events that showcase student and faculty artistic work and serve as a laboratory for applying skills learned in the classroom and studio.

Faculty Info:

Dorothy Baca, Kate Clarke, Kathleen Clawson, Erik Ehn, Eva Encinias-Sandoval, Marisol Encinias, Brianna Figueroa, Amanda Hamp, Juli Hendren, Donna Jewell, Dominika Laster, William Liotta, Gregory Moss, Inseung Park, Mary Anne Santos Newhall, Vladimir Conde Reche, Alejandro Rodriguez, Stacia Smith, Bill Walters, Dodie Montgomery.



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Past Student Productions

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(11/8/19 - 11/17/19)
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