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The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is America’s first public arts conservatory and the only school in the U.S. composed of five arts conservatories on one campus: Dance, Drama, Design & Production, Filmmaking and Music. UNCSA trains students at the high school, undergraduate and master’s levels for professional careers in the arts. Learn more about UNCSA through features and news stories.

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UNCSA presents Pergolesi's comedic masterpiece 'Lo frate 'nnamorato'

The A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute at UNCSA presents Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's comedic masterpiece "Lo frate 'nnamorato," or "The Brother in Love," which portrays a web of fluctuating fortunes and mistaken identities later this month.

Academy Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur to speak at UNCSA commencement, May 18

Troy Kotsur, whose groundbreaking role in "CODA" (2021) made him the first Deaf male actor to win an Academy Award, will speak at the High School and University Commencements of UNCSA, Chancellor Brian Cole has announced.

Liam Hutt's bold journey: A new era for ballet

High School Dance student Liam Hutt is no stranger to the spotlight. He's been dancing since he was two and was touring the country in musical theater by age 12. At UNCSA, he launched his career in ballet and pushed the boundaries of gender expectations in the dance form.

UNCSA students receive Fulbright fellowships

Two students from the UNCSA School of Music are the recipients of Fulbright-related awards. This year makes the second year in a row that multiple UNCSA students have been awarded Fulbright-related awards during the same academic year.

Dance Theatre of Harlem and UNCSA forge multi-year educational and performance partnership

UNCSA and Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) today announced a multi-year partnership, uniting two esteemed institutions to elevate educational and professional opportunities for student dancers, and provide opportunities to revitalize iconic works from the DTH canon as well as co-curate new works and creative projects.

UNCSA commemorates 60th anniversary of "Dial For Dollars" campaign

UNCSA is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the two-day "Dial for Dollars" phone-a-thon that brought the school to Winston-Salem in conjunction with its annual "Days of Giving" taking place April 10-11

UNCSA Design and Production students honored at prestigious industry events

Several students from the School of Design and Production (D&P) at UNCSA have received accolades in recent days. Five students were honored at the 64th USITT Annual Conference & Stage Expo, held March 20-23 in Seattle.

Pickle perfection: Five conservatories combine experience for a briny ballet extravaganza

In a bold and briny move, UNCSA is thrilled to unveil its latest theatrical sensation: "Pickle Pas de Deux." This innovative production promises to be a pickle-packed extravaganza, blending the artistry of ballet with the tangy twist of everyone's favorite fermented cucumbers.

UNCSA selects Jenkins Peer Architects and Steinberg Hart as design team for Phase 2 of Stevens Center renovation

UNCSA has announced the selection of Jenkins Peer Architects (JPA), based in Charlotte, and Steinberg Hart, based in Los Angeles, as the design team for Phase 2 of the Stevens Center renovation. This next and final phase will complete the comprehensive renovation of the beloved performing arts center and learning laboratory.

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