Dance project by MFA student Lauren Blair Smith, Dec. 2025

School of Music Theater and Dance

Find Your Path

SMTD provides an educational experience that combines deep discipline-focused excellence with the breadth of offerings and resources afforded by a world-class public research university. Our students hone their skills in the classroom, on the stage, and in the studio through personalized teaching and training, while pushing the bounds of the performing arts.

2026-27 Performance Season

Our upcoming season includes exciting options for every patron of the arts – concerts, dance productions, musicals, operas, plays, and more. Flex Series Ticket Packages offer discounted prices and other benefits when you purchase tickets for four or more eligible shows! Single ticket sales begin July 30.

Tour & Explore

Visit SMTD in-person or virtually to learn about our programs, see our talented students and faculty in action, and explore our vibrant and beautiful campus!

Performances & Events

Join us for fully staged productions, instrumental ensembles, choirs, dance showings, and more in the 2026-27 Performance Season.

Faculty & Research

SMTD faculty regularly earn accolades for their expertise and teaching excellence. They develop academic programs and lead research projects that put us in the forefront of performing arts scholarship.

Engagement Programs

Our K-12, summer, and lifelong learning programs bring high-quality performing arts programming to our community.

Support SMTD

Your generosity supports our exceptional students, world-class faculty, and groundbreaking programs and facilities.