The Cal State Channel Islands Department of Dance Music, and Theatre produces performances in all three degree programs, Dance Studies, Music, and Theatre & Performance Studies. Tickets are on sale now for our Spring 2025 Season! For the latest in events and guest speaker series open to the public please follow each degree program on social media:
Campus parking permits are required and available for $6 at the kiosk in front of Public Safety. Pre-Purchase Daily Permit at https://mycampuspermit.com/csuci.html
Fall 2026 Season- Come Perform with us!
For more information about the show, please contact instructor, director, and producer, Catherine.burriss@csuci.edu
Roots in Flow Fall Dance Concert 
Roots in Flow Dance Concert – Join the Production!
Become part of the creative and performance team for Roots in Flow, CSUCI's fall dance concert! Open to all students, this collaborative performance project offers opportunities to perform, create, and produce original work.
Enroll in DANCE 490: Performance Projects and participate as a:
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Dancer
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Choreographer
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Costume Designer
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Lighting Designer
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Stage Manager
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Media & Marketing Team Member
Rehearsal/Class Times:
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30–7:20 p.m., and/or additional or different rehearsals as arranged after choreographers are assigned
and works are cast.
Performance Dates:
November 19–21, 2026
For questions about enrolling or participating, contact:
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Instructor: MiRi Park – MiRi.Park@csuci.edu
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Technical Producer: Heather Castillo – heather.castillo@csuci.edu
Whether you're interested in performing onstage or contributing behind the scenes, Roots in Flow is an opportunity to collaborate, create, and bring original dance to life.
CSU Channel Islands Dance Team
The CSU Channel Islands Dance Team provides students with opportunities to perform,compete, and represent the university at campus and community events throughout the academic year. Team members develop collegiate dance repertoire while gaining experience in performance, collaboration, leadership, and event engagement.
As part of the program, students may participate in:
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Collegiate dance competitions
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Campus performances and events
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University celebrations and community outreach
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Choreographic and leadership development
Designed as both an artistic and professional training experience, the Dance Team prepares students for careers in performance, coaching, choreography, and other areas of the dance industry while fostering school spirit, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
The Dance Team is offered through PA 490: Special Topics – Dance Team Performance and Competition, which meets Fridays from 9:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Students interested in joining must be current CSUCI Dance majors or minors. For more information and to obtain a permission number for enrollment, please contact Heather Castillo at heather.castillo@csuci.edu.
University Choir
Join the Cal State Channel Islands University Choir!
Love to sing? The Cal State Channel Islands University Choir welcomes students from all majors who enjoy making music in a supportive and collaborative ensemble. Whether you're an experienced choral singer or looking to continue singing in college, University Choir offers the opportunity to develop your vocal skills, perform a diverse repertoire, and build community through music.
The choir performs throughout the academic year at campus and community events, culminating in exciting public concerts each semester.
Open to all students. No matter your major, your voice has a place in the ensemble!
For enrollment information and questions, please contact kuanfen.liu@csuci.edu
Contemporary Music Ensemble
Perform, collaborate, and make music in the CSU Channel Islands Contemporary Music Ensemble. Led by Paul Murphy, this ensemble offers students the opportunity to perform a wide range of contemporary music while developing ensemble skills, musicianship, and stage presence in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Students perform music spanning genres such as rock, pop, R&B, indie, funk, soul, jazz, and other contemporary styles, gaining valuable experience in rehearsal techniques, musical collaboration, and live performance.
Ensemble members represent CSU Channel Islands through performances at campus concerts, university celebrations, and other special events, providing opportunities to engage with the campus community while building confidence and professional performance experience.
Whether you're looking to refine your skills, expand your repertoire, or connect with fellow musicians, the Contemporary Music Ensemble offers a dynamic and rewarding performance experience.
Course Information
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MUS 110/310 – Contemporary Music Ensemble
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Thursdays, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Paul Murphy
For more information about enrolling, please contact Paul Murphy at paul.murphy@csuci.edu.