‘Dance Visions’ 2025 at Barclay

The Department of Dance at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts will present “Dance Visions,” its annual dance production, at Irvine Barclay Theatre from Feb. 20-22.

The Department of Dance at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts will present “Dance Visions,” its annual dance production, at Irvine Barclay Theatre from Feb. 20-22. We asked co-artistic director and UCI associate professor Tong Wang about the show.

What sets “Dance Visions” apart?

It’s a faculty-produced show, and some of the department’s leading choreographers are involved. While we produce many concerts each year, this one stands out because it’s performed at a public venue rather than a campus space.

What styles and themes can audiences expect to see?

Audiences will experience everything from classical ballet to contemporary, hip-hop and fusion. It’s a showcase of the diversity in our program. There’s no central theme because I think art is about freedom of expression and creativity. Our student body is very diverse, just like our faculty, so we try to create an inclusive environment where everybody has a chance to dance.

What do you hope your students gain from this experience?

We want to challenge our dancers because you can always be a lawyer or a doctor, even if you’re a little bit older; you can only dance when you’re young. They all have this dream – they want to be dancers. We try our best to fulfill their dream by pushing, helping and inspiring them.