Bodies In Emotion

Dance transcends cultures because our bodies all serve as instruments of expression. Allow yourself to be awed by the tremendous talent cultivated at one of the nation’s best, the School of Dance, alongside Arizona Arts Live, and come away with an unforgettable experience and a new appreciation for what the human body can achieve.

Spring Arts Preview from Arizona Arts

Spring Arts Preview from Arizona ArtsLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts presents a 2025 spring semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the community.  This spring we will

Arizona Arts presents a 2025 spring semester of arts

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Spring Arts Preview from Arizona Arts

Unlock your Arizona Arts experience at little or no cost

Unlock your Arizona Arts experience at little or no costLEARN MORE

Did you know that as a University of Arizona student, you have access to incredible arts events, often at little to no cost?

Did you know that as a University of Arizona student, you

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Unlock your Arizona Arts experience at little or no cost

Medici Mondays: Piper Northburg

Medici Mondays: Piper NorthburgLEARN MORE

Piper Northburg participated in Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s ‘Explore Intensive,’ last summer, thanks to support from the Medici Circle.

Piper Northburg participated in Hubbard Street Dance

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Medici Mondays: Piper Northburg

Medici Mondays: Charles Palmer Jr.

Medici Mondays: Charles Palmer Jr.LEARN MORE

Charles Palmer Jr. took classes at many major dance studios in New York City, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.

Charles Palmer Jr. took classes at many major dance studios

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Medici Mondays: Charles Palmer Jr.

'boundary migratory' connects U of A dance with arts scene

'boundary migratory' connects U of A dance with arts sceneLEARN MORE

On Nov. 2, the Blue Lotus Artist Collective in downtown Tucson came alive with 'boundary migratory,' a unique performance curated by Cyrus.

On Nov. 2, the Blue Lotus Artist Collective in downtown

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'boundary migratory' connects U of A dance with arts scene

Medici Mondays: Gianna Diaz

Medici Mondays: Gianna DiazLEARN MORE

Gianna Diaz participated in a summer intensive with choreographer Doug Varone, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.

Gianna Diaz participated in a summer intensive with

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Medici Mondays: Gianna Diaz

School of Dance announces 2024/25 season

School of Dance announces 2024/25 seasonLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona School of Dance is proud to unveil its 2024/25 performance season, a vibrant array of dance concerts

The University of Arizona School of Dance is

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School of Dance announces 2024/25 season

Shining bright: CFA recognizes student achievements

Shining bright: CFA recognizes student achievementsLEARN MORE

The College of Fine Arts will celebrate its brightest stars on Oct. 25 at the Arts Oasis for the 2024 Achievement Awards.

The College of Fine Arts will celebrate its brightest stars

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Shining bright: CFA recognizes student achievements

Medici Mondays: Ryan Evans

Medici Mondays: Ryan EvansLEARN MORE

Ryan Evans attended the ‘Create Intensive’ at the Hubbard Street Dance Chicago this summer,  thanks to the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.

Ryan Evans attended the ‘Create Intensive’ at the

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Medici Mondays: Ryan Evans

Medici Mondays: Margo Bartlett

Medici Mondays: Margo BartlettLEARN MORE

Margo Bartlett participated in a cultural exchange tour of Japan and China, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.

Margo Bartlett participated in a cultural exchange tour of

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Medici Mondays: Margo Bartlett

Introducing the new faculty in the College of Fine Arts 

Introducing the new faculty in the College of Fine Arts LEARN MORE

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is excited to welcome five new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year.  These accomplished educators, artists, and

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is excited

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Introducing the new faculty in the College of Fine Arts 

Fall Arts Preview 2024 from Arizona Arts

Fall Arts Preview 2024 from Arizona ArtsLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts presents a 2024 fall semester of experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the community.

Arizona Arts presents a 2024 fall semester of experiences

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Fall Arts Preview 2024 from Arizona Arts

The Sky is the Limit for Skylar Fry

The Sky is the Limit for Skylar FryLEARN MORE

Skylar Fry was named the Outstanding Senior for the College of Fine Arts and School of Dance at the 2024 CFA Graduation Convocation, May 12..

Skylar Fry was named the Outstanding Senior for the College

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The Sky is the Limit for Skylar Fry

CFA celebrates its 2024 graduates, award winners 

CFA celebrates its 2024 graduates, award winners LEARN MORE

The College of Fine Arts celebrates its graduates at the Spring 2024 Graduation Ceremony May 12 at Centennial Hall.

The College of Fine Arts celebrates its graduates at the

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CFA celebrates its 2024 graduates, award winners 

School of Dance benefit reaches scholarship goal

School of Dance benefit reaches scholarship goalLEARN MORE

The School of Dance's inaugural scholarship benefit gala on Feb. 16 was a resounding success, reaching its goal of raising $100,000.

The School of Dance's inaugural scholarship benefit gala on

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School of Dance benefit reaches scholarship goal

How can the arts inform future space exploration

How can the arts inform future space explorationLEARN MORE

How can the arts can intersect with space exploration? A four-person all-artist crew undertook a simulated moon mission to find out. 

How can the arts can intersect with space exploration? A

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How can the arts inform future space exploration

Dancing in Space

Dancing in SpaceLEARN MORE

Associate Dance Professor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ George is among the four artists participating in Imagination 1, a six-day simulated moon mission.

Associate Dance Professor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ George is

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Dancing in Space

Special guests headline inaugural dance scholarship benefit

Special guests headline inaugural dance scholarship benefitLEARN MORE

The inaugural School of Dance Scholarship Benefit on Feb. 16 hopes to raise $100,000 to support student success and they are bringing in several special guests for the

The inaugural School of Dance Scholarship Benefit on Feb.

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Special guests headline inaugural dance scholarship benefit

All-artist crew to undertake a six-day simulated moon mission

All-artist crew to undertake a six-day simulated moon missionLEARN MORE

An all-artist crew from the University of Arizona, a writer, dancer, poet and textile artist, will undertake a six-day simulated moon mission.

An all-artist crew from the University of Arizona, a

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All-artist crew to undertake a six-day simulated moon mission
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Dylan Cook named 2024-25 Presser Scholar

Dylan Cook named 2024-25 Presser ScholarLEARN MORE

Dylan Cook was named the 2024-2025 Presser Scholar at the University of Arizona School of Music, one of the most prestigious awards for undergraduate music students.  The

Dylan Cook was named the 2024-2025 Presser Scholar at the

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Dylan Cook named 2024-25 Presser Scholar

Student’s time as wildland firefighter shapes exhibition

Student’s time as wildland firefighter shapes exhibitionLEARN MORE

In Alexis Joy Hagestad’s new solo exhibition, viewers can walk through a fictional burned forest, watch a video with a fire map of the western United States and listen to

In Alexis Joy Hagestad’s new solo exhibition,

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Student’s time as wildland firefighter shapes exhibition

Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop Odyssey

Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop OdysseyLEARN MORE

Josh Barbre, a PhD student in musicology at the University of Arizona School of Music, completed a nine-month research residency in France last summer as a Fulbright

Josh Barbre, a PhD student in musicology at the University

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Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop Odyssey

Joan Ashcraft: 2025 CFA Alumni of the Year

Joan Ashcraft: 2025 CFA Alumni of the YearLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named Dr. Joan Ashcraft (BM ’74, MM ’76, Ph.D. ’86) the College of Fine Arts 2025 Alumni of the Year. “As a

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named Dr.

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Joan Ashcraft: 2025 CFA Alumni of the Year

Integrative Arts Research Fellows cohort named

Integrative Arts Research Fellows cohort namedLEARN MORE

Nine College of Fine Arts faculty members have been selected as part of the Integrative Arts Research Fellowship cohort, earning funding to support research projects.  The

Nine College of Fine Arts faculty members have been

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Integrative Arts Research Fellows cohort named

Broadway in Tucson announces 20th season

Broadway in Tucson announces 20th seasonLEARN MORE

Broadway in Tucson celebrates its 20th anniversary with its 2025 / 2026 season, featuring "Back to the Future," "The Wiz," and Moulin Rouge!, winner of 10 Tony Awards,

Broadway in Tucson celebrates its 20th anniversary

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Broadway in Tucson announces 20th season

Utz earns Sundance award in directorial debut

Utz earns Sundance award in directorial debutLEARN MORE

Alumna Lindsay Utz in her directorial debut earned a World Cinema Documentary Audience Award for "Prime Minister" at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 31. Utz

Alumna Lindsay Utz in her directorial debut earned a World

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Utz earns Sundance award in directorial debut

Beihua Guo takes 2nd in Grad Slam with 'Ground Zeros'

Beihua Guo takes 2nd in Grad Slam with 'Ground Zeros'LEARN MORE

University of Arizona School of Art student Beihua Guo captured second place in the campus-wide Grad Slam contest with his presentation, “Designated Ground Zeros: Documenting

University of Arizona School of Art student Beihua Guo

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Beihua Guo takes 2nd in Grad Slam with 'Ground Zeros'
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