UWC‑USA’s annual Spring Dance Concert will return to campus on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. MT in Kluge Auditorium, with around 40 student dancers performing a family‑friendly program that is free and open to the public. Local families, parents, and friends of the school who cannot attend in person will also be able to enjoy the performance via livestream.
This year’s concert highlights student creativity: approximately 90 percent of the pieces have been choreographed by UWC‑USA students, with many developed as part of their coursework in the International Baccalaureate dance program. Audiences can expect a wide range of styles, including ballet, hip hop, contemporary, and folk dances from Madagascar and Nepal, reflecting the international backgrounds of the dancers. Because Ilfeld Auditorium at New Mexico Highlands University is undergoing renovations, the performance will take place in Kluge Auditorium on the UWC‑USA campus.
Dance instructor Judi Harrison Ruprecht describes the concert as both a tradition and a gift. “We see this as a gift from UWC‑USA to the Las Vegas and San Miguel County community each year,” she says. “Our students are very talented dancers, and they love sharing their work with the public.” Community members who plan to attend in person are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes early and check in at the Welcome Center for parking directions and guidance to Kluge Auditorium so they can be seated in time for the performance. The concert is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts.