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Hayes Christensen Theatre

Hayes Christensen Theatre - University of Utah Marriott Center of Dance, Salt Lake City, Utah, Modern Dance Venue, Performance, Ballet, Concert Hall

The formal performance space in the Marriott Center for Dance, The Hayes Christensen Theatre, was named in honor of Elizabeth R. Hayes and William Christensen, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to dance and the University of Utah.

The 333-seat professional theatre, shared by the Departments of Modern Dance and Ballet, has 14 rows of seating steeply raked to permit all audience members an excellent view. On stage left is a quick change room, restroom, and a ballet barre with an electric-radiant panel to warm dancers’ legs and feet.

Versatile yet intimate theatre can accommodate various live and unique performances. There’s not a bad seat in the house.

The Hayes Christensen Theatre has hosted lectures, conventions, lunch meetings, auditions, rehearsals, concerts, and live events, to name a few. In addition to the Theatre, The Marriott Center for Dance has space and studios to accommodate every activity.

Marriott Center for Dance
University of Utah
330 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Kingsbury Hall
University of Utah
1395 Presidents Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

NRG Dance Project

NRG danceProject is an integration of Knowledge, Talent & Style that takes Dance Conventions to the next level. Featuring classes from the industry’s leading choreographers and teachers and an entertaining cash jackpot competition like no other!

NRG Dance Convention, Workshops, Auditions, Scholarships, Layton, Utah, Salt Lake city, Modern, Contemporary, Hip-Hop What sets NRG apart is the FUN factor.  Work with the best in the world and have a great time doing it!

Rustin Matthew, Nick Gonzalez and Mark Burke combine years of teaching, performing, choreographing, designing and producing skills to make NRG a one of a kind dance experience.

NRG provides an all-star faculty that has traveled the world teaching and performing; a production team that brings high quality sound, video and lighting; administration that makes it easy to register, upload music and provide helpful information to our clients prior to the event; and a Concierge to make sure Teachers and Studio Owners have everything at their fingertips.
NRG Dancers will gain confidence, knowledge, and style all while having more fun than they ever thought possible. Students will learn the hottest new choreography, network with new friends, and get to work with the best teachers and choreographers in the world.  They are eligible to win cash and scholarships to the best schools in the country.  Dancers will gain inspiration and knowledge of how to use their own unique NRG to reach their goals.