School of Theatre & Dance | College of Design, Art & Performance | University of South Florida
Success Stories
Hands-on education, real-world practice and mentoring. At the USF College of Design, Art & Performance you will experience the support and be given the opportunities you need to pursue your passion and grow in your profession. The stories above highlight the journeys and accomplishments of our students and alumni. Join us and take the next step in your own success story.
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            Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance Performance 
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            Bachelor of Arts Dance Studies 
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         USF Dance student performing in the 2018 Fall Dance Concert. 
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         USF Theatre students performing in "She Kills Monsters." 
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            Bachelor of Arts Theatre Arts 
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            Bachelor of Arts Theatre Design 
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            Bachelor of Arts Theatre Performance 
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            Minors & Certificate Programs 
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         Textiles in the Theatre costume shop. 
Discover Our Academic Programs
The stage is an opportunity, and its yours for the taking at the USF School of Theatre & Dance. Here you will develop as an artist and scholar through rigorous training in the studio and classroom. Frequent performance and production opportunities enable you to explore and excel in dance and theatre arts. The school specializes in an undergraduate educational environment where students write, choreograph, design, and perform throughout the year.
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Where Creativity Becomes Your Career
Always Something to Experience
The Arts at USF produces over 250 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, talks, conferences, masterclasses, and festivalsall open to students and the Tampa Bay community. Plan your next visit to experience the talent of our student and faculty productions, and enjoy work, discourse and public art by leading international artists and scholars.
- Thursday, October 16, 2025Where Art and Printmaking Meet: USFs Graphicstudio Collaboration Featured in Artists Data Consciousness Exhibition 
- Monday, October 13, 2025Green and gold in motion: Herd of Thunder ignited Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show 
- Friday, August 29, 2025Welcoming Our New 2025 Faculty and Staff! 
College Events
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            Starts Sept 05Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion September 5 March 7, Monday - Friday 10 AM 5 PM; Thursday 10 AM 8 PM; Saturday 1 PM 4 PM at USF Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) 
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            Starts Oct 17Impressions: 35 years of Women in Print at USF Graphicstudio October 17, 2025 March 2, 2026, Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM, Graphicstudio 
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            Oct 30Rhymes & Vibes: Hip-Hop Live at USF Thursday, October 30, 8:00 PM, Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall (MUS 177) 
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            Starts Nov 01Holly Drive Ensemble Concert: Through the Decades November 1, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM and November 2, 2 PM - 4 PM, Barness Recital Hall (MUS 107) 

