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Arts as Inquiry, Arts as Information, Arts as Innovation

The Arts at the University of Virginia is dedicated to building on innovative research and fostering inspired expression that equips us for the future.

  
   

Drama & Dance
Overview
Drama

The University of Virginia Department of Drama's liberal arts orientation serves as the foundation of the creative focus and energy of our theatre work. The Department of Drama complex includes the 595 seat Culbreth Theatre with proscenium stage, and the flexible 160-200 seat Helms Theatre. The building houses a high-tech classroom and an excellent Fine Arts Library is just a few steps away.

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Dance

The Department of Drama offers a minor in Dance. In addition to coursework, dance minors are required to participate in 1-2 dance performances within the department.

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Heritage Theatre Festival
Professional Summer Theatre at the University of Virginia

Since 1974, the Heritage Theatre Festival has been in residence during the summer months as the Department of Drama's and the University's professional repertory theatre.

Leading directors, designers, technicians, and actors from across the country form the company each year to produce a season of musicals and plays in true rotating rep.

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Drama & Dance Student Groups
Student Groups

For a list with a brief description of each group, see:

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