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 Fall 2026 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.
Fall 2026 Season - Come Perform with us!
MEAN GIRLS runs November 12-21
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If you qualify for discounted or complimentary admission, please enter the applicable discount code during checkout to receive the adjusted the ticket price.
- CSUCI Student: FREE with code THSTUD26
- CSUCI Faculty/Staff (Campus ID requied): $15 with code THFS26
- Senior (65+) or Military: $15 with code THSM26
- General Public: $20; no discount code required
PLEASE NOTE: Discount codes may be entered on the final payment screen after you provide your information and accept the payment processor's terms and conditions.
Roots in Flow Fall Dance Concert
This November, Malibu 120 transforms from a dance studio into an intimate black box
theater for the Fall CSUCI Dance Concert. From the first impulse to move to the energy
of dancing together, this year’s works explore the body as a source of expression,
connection, and possibility.
Student choreographers Anahi Aguilar, Taylor Bowman, Mahala Emeka, Jeremi Ferrer,
Nicholas Kavoklis, and Adien Yniguez will present original works alongside choreography
by Dance Studies faculty Heather Castillo and Rachel Whiting. The concert will also
welcome the CSUCI Dance Team to the stage for its first dance concert appearance in
the team’s inaugural year. For disability and accommodation resources please contact DASS 805-437-3331
Show Dates
Thursday November 19 at 8pm
Friday November 20 at 8 pm
Saturday November 21 at 2pm & 8pm
Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
For more information about the show, please contact heather.castillo@CSUCI.edu.
For disability and accommodation resources please contact DASS 805-437-3331
Ticket prices:
- CSUCI Student: FREE with code DNSTUD26
- CSUCI Faculty/Staff (Campus ID requied): $12 with code DNFS26
- Senior (65+) or Military: $12 with code DNSM26
- General Public: $20; no discount code required
TICKETS TO ROOTS IN FLOW Fall 2026
Where:
CSU Channel IslandsDance Theatre, Malibu 120,23 Chapel Drive.Google Map Pin
Parking permits are required and available for $6 at the kiosk in front of Public Safety. Parking permits can be pre-purchased at the link below.
This performance runs approximately 65 minutes with an intermission.
WARNING: Synthetic fog and strobe lights are used during this performance.
For more information about the show please contact instructor and producer, Heather.Castillo@csuci.edu
CSU Channel Islands Dance Team
Auditions for AY 26-27 coming Spring 27
Dates TBA
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
"Songs Beyond Time"
Centuries of music. Timeless connections.
Join the CSU Channel Islands Choir! Community Members Welcome!
Open auditions for the concert season are held in August and January. Contact Artistic
Director KuanFen Liu at downbeatplus@gmail.com to schedule an audition appointment.
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.