The Hamburg and Peterson Guest Artist Programs

The Hamburg and Peterson Guest Artist Programs at KU’s Department of Theatre & Dance provides residencies for choreographers, somatic practitioners, theatrical devisers, and technique instructors to create with and train students.

During their residencies, Guest Artists teach master classes, set works upon students, and help foster connections between dance students and professionals in regional and national dance communities. The residencies provide opportunities for the Guest Artist to develop their work, while students gain exposure to a broad range of performance styles and training techniques.

Applications for Guest Artist residencies are currently open for Spring 2026. 

The Guest Artist Program is supported by the Janet Hamburg and the John M. & Frances R.B. Peterson Visiting Artist Funds.

Previous guest artists include Talia Beck, Rebecca Bryant, Jessica Chen, Autumn Eckman, Kristopher Estes-Brown, Carl Flink, Lane Gifford, Jennifer Hart, Lindsay Hawkins, David Justin, Regina Klenjoski, Gabrielle Lamb, KT Nelson & ODC Dance Company, Mariana Oliveira, Amirah Sackett, Meggi Sweeney Smith, Meghan Spencer & KC Aerial Arts, Melissa Thodos & THODOS Dance Company, Dušan Týnek, Jennifer Weber, and Nejla Yatkin.