Dance and Community at UWC‑USA
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Students learn a sustainable community requires active service and shared responsibility.
“We are crew, not passengers…” is a foundational principal of UWC that underlies the weekly campus service requirement. Students experience the joy and sense of belonging that comes from contributing to the smooth operation of the campus.
No one sits back and watches—everyone does their share and owns a part of the results.
Students take ownership for the collective well-being of the community and are accountable to each other.
With a focus on working together to achieve common goals, it becomes clear that teamwork leads to success.
Every student participates in a wide variety of service opportunities — from repairing bikes, to conducting admissions tours — so they can understand the work necessary to support a school, and do their part to maintain a healthy community. Many students serve as Residential Advisors, providing peer leadership in the dorms in the areas of conflict resolution, student wellness, examining ways to minimize the environmental impact of the campus, and fostering equity and inclusion.
Students maintain and repair the school’s fleet of mountain bikes to keep them roadworthy and ready for action.
The Admissions Advisory Committee promotes UWC to prospective students and their families.
Lights, sound, and video for performances throughout the school year are primarily staffed by students.
Student Council is elected and organized by students’ geographical home regions to ensure all voices are heard.
I see myself living the UWC mission in the future by choosing a career in climate action. Climate change doesn’t recognize national boundaries and neither should our solutions. I want to engage with communities world wide.”
Myles ’27, USA
United World College-USA
P.O. Box 248
Montezuma, NM 87731
