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.

Medici Monday: Kate Eid

Medici Monday: Kate EidLEARN MORE

Kate Eid attended a dance intensive in Paris, France, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle Eid, a junior majoring in dance and creative writing,

Kate Eid attended a dance intensive in Paris, France,

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Medici Monday: Kate Eid

Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcase

Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcaseLEARN MORE

Seven years ago, 15-year-old high school student Sasha Schick attended her first Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase.  “I was nervous going into the weekend as I didn’t know

Seven years ago, 15-year-old high school student Sasha

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Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcase

Medici Monday: Bella Ruiz

Medici Monday: Bella RuizLEARN MORE

Bella Ruiz attended a dance intensive program in Moncalvo, Italy, this summer, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.  Ruiz, a fourth-year student

Bella Ruiz attended a dance intensive program in Moncalvo,

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Medici Monday: Bella Ruiz

2025 Creative Achievement Award winners

2025 Creative Achievement Award winnersLEARN MORE

Seven students will receive Creative Achievement Awards at the Arizona Arts’ Fall Celebration during the University of Arizona Fall Family Weekend on Oct. 10 at

Seven students will receive Creative Achievement

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2025 Creative Achievement Award winners

Medici Mondays: Gwen Buettner

Medici Mondays: Gwen BuettnerLEARN MORE

Gwen Buettner interned with the renowned Joffrey Ballet School this summer, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle. Buettner, a senior double

Gwen Buettner interned with the renowned Joffrey Ballet

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Medici Mondays: Gwen Buettner

Fall Arts Preview 2025 from Arizona Arts

Fall Arts Preview 2025 from Arizona ArtsLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts presents a 2025 fall semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the community. Arizona Arts and its units

Arizona Arts presents a 2025 fall semester of arts

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Fall Arts Preview 2025 from Arizona Arts

Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of Dance

Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of DanceLEARN MORE

Nikki Martin has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Dance for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Assistant

Nikki Martin has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of Dance

Kevan Sullivan named Outstanding Graduate for CFA, School of Dance

Kevan Sullivan named Outstanding Graduate for CFA, School of DanceLEARN MORE

Kevan Sullivan has been selected as the “Outstanding Graduate” by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts and the School of Dance for the 2025 spring

Kevan Sullivan has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Kevan Sullivan named Outstanding Graduate for CFA, School of Dance

Arts Hero: Duane Cyrus, inspiring tomorrow's dancers

Arts Hero: Duane Cyrus, inspiring tomorrow's dancersLEARN MORE

The breadth of Duane Cyrus' career as an artist, producer, curator and educator is kaleidoscopic - always changing, reflective and fascinating. His current post, as Director

The breadth of Duane Cyrus' career as an artist, producer,

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Arts Hero: Duane Cyrus, inspiring tomorrow's dancers

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
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Medici Monday: Kate Eid

Medici Monday: Kate EidLEARN MORE

Kate Eid attended a dance intensive in Paris, France, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle Eid, a junior majoring in dance and creative writing,

Kate Eid attended a dance intensive in Paris, France,

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Medici Monday: Kate Eid

Artist alumna grows into a farmer

Artist alumna grows into a farmerLEARN MORE

What does an artist have in common with a farmer?  Alex Atkin (BA ’08, Studio Arts) says it’s the ability to make something beautiful come from

What does an artist have in common with a

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Artist alumna grows into a farmer

Arts students join "Roots for Resilience,' building data science skills

Arts students join "Roots for Resilience,' building data science skillsLEARN MORE

Graduate art students Lori Hennessy and Andrés Cabellero joined the “Roots for Resilience” cohort to build capacity in data science and AI skills at the University of

Graduate art students Lori Hennessy and Andrés Cabellero

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Arts students join

Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcase

Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcaseLEARN MORE

Seven years ago, 15-year-old high school student Sasha Schick attended her first Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase.  “I was nervous going into the weekend as I didn’t know

Seven years ago, 15-year-old high school student Sasha

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Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcase

Medici Monday: Andrés Caballero

Medici Monday: Andrés CaballeroLEARN MORE

Andrés Caballero attended a photography workshop in Snowmass, Colorado, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.  Caballero is a third-year MFA student

Andrés Caballero attended a photography workshop in

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Medici Monday: Andrés Caballero

Medici Monday: Macy Halverson

Medici Monday: Macy HalversonLEARN MORE

Macy Halverson attended an ‘opera scenes’ program this summer in Vicenza, Italy, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle. Halverson, a fourth-year

Macy Halverson attended an ‘opera scenes’ program this

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Medici Monday: Macy Halverson

Arizona Arts honors 2025 Excellence Award recipients

Arizona Arts honors 2025 Excellence Award recipientsLEARN MORE

The Arizona Arts Excellence Award recognizes an undergraduate student, graduate student, staff, and faculty who use their research, creative activity, leadership, and service to

The Arizona Arts Excellence Award recognizes an

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Arizona Arts honors 2025 Excellence Award recipients

Medici Monday: Bella Ruiz

Medici Monday: Bella RuizLEARN MORE

Bella Ruiz attended a dance intensive program in Moncalvo, Italy, this summer, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.  Ruiz, a fourth-year student

Bella Ruiz attended a dance intensive program in Moncalvo,

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Medici Monday: Bella Ruiz
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