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.

Free student tickets for dance, music, theatre and Arizona Arts Live

Free student tickets for dance, music, theatre and Arizona Arts LiveLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts is excited to share that this semester, college and high school students are eligible to attend many performances for free!

Arizona Arts is excited to share that this semester,

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Free student tickets for dance, music, theatre and Arizona Arts Live

Double major Talia Hintermeister tries two careers in Minnesota

Double major Talia Hintermeister tries two careers in MinnesotaLEARN MORE

Double major Talia Hintermeister, a 2020 dance grad, tries two careers in Minnesota: business analyst and Vikings cheerleader.

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Double major Talia Hintermeister tries two careers in Minnesota

Different facets of ballet by Dance Theatre of Harlem

Different facets of ballet by Dance Theatre of HarlemLEARN MORE

Visionary ballet company, Dance Theatre of Harlem, is set to perform at Centennial Hall, Thursday, Nov. 10. 

Visionary ballet company, Dance Theatre of Harlem, is set

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Different facets of ballet by Dance Theatre of Harlem

School of Dance announces 2022-2023 season

School of Dance announces 2022-2023 seasonLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona School of Dance announces its 2022-2023 season, the first under new Director Duane Cyrus. 

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School of Dance announces 2022-2023 season

JustArts Fellows named for student-driven equity projects

JustArts Fellows named for student-driven equity projectsLEARN MORE

Five students were selected for the inaugural JustArts Fellowship, an Arizona Arts equity initiative to advance diversity and inclusion.

Five students were selected for the inaugural JustArts

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JustArts Fellows named for student-driven equity projects

Arizona Arts Signature Series highlights October events

Arizona Arts Signature Series highlights October eventsLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts is proud to present the Arizona Arts Signature Series, highlighting programs from Family Weekend to Homecoming this October.

Arizona Arts is proud to present the Arizona Arts Signature

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Arizona Arts Signature Series highlights October events

Arizona Arts Live Announces 2022-23 Season

Arizona Arts Live Announces 2022-23 SeasonLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts Live launches its second season this fall with the world’s best Grammy-winning performances with Oscar-nominated artists.

Arizona Arts Live launches its second season this fall with

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Arizona Arts Live Announces 2022-23 Season

Dance alumna Erina Ueda has found success in Chicago

Dance alumna Erina Ueda has found success in ChicagoLEARN MORE

Dance alumna Erina Ueda (BFA '21) has found success in her career at Giordano Dance Chicago, performing and teaching dance.

Dance alumna Erina Ueda (BFA '21) has found success in her

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Dance alumna Erina Ueda has found success in Chicago

Choreographer Joe Tremaine given honorary degree

Choreographer Joe Tremaine given honorary degreeLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona bestowed choreographer Joe Tremaine with an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree during the University Commencement.

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Choreographer Joe Tremaine given honorary degree

Duane Cyrus appointed School of Dance director

Duane Cyrus appointed School of Dance directorLEARN MORE

Duane Cyrus has been appointed the Director for the University of Arizona School of Dance, beginning July 1. 

Duane Cyrus has been appointed the Director for the

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Duane Cyrus appointed School of Dance director

How a masterwork teaches dancers more than just steps

How a masterwork teaches dancers more than just stepsLEARN MORE

How a masterwork, like Habaneras, The Music of Cuba, teaches University of Arizona dancers more than just steps at the School of Dance.

How a masterwork, like Habaneras, The Music of Cuba,

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How a masterwork teaches dancers more than just steps

StellarScape tells an immersive, multimedia story of a star

StellarScape tells an immersive, multimedia story of a starLEARN MORE

StellarScape tells an immersive, multimedia story of a star in music, dance, and cinematography with astrophysical simulation. 

StellarScape tells an immersive, multimedia story of a star

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StellarScape tells an immersive, multimedia story of a star

Melissa Lowe and Jory Hancock Dance Studio

Melissa Lowe and Jory Hancock Dance StudioLEARN MORE

Studio 301 in the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre has been renamed in honor of two dance visionaries: Melissa Lowe and Jory Hancock Dance Studio. 

Studio 301 in the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre has been

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Melissa Lowe and Jory Hancock Dance Studio

Medici Mondays: Sasha Reist

Medici Mondays: Sasha ReistLEARN MORE

Last summer Sasha Reist attended Earl Mosley’s dance intensive thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts’ Medici Circle Donors

Last summer Sasha Reist attended Earl Mosley’s dance

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Medici Mondays: Sasha Reist

Christian Paris Blue is on fire

Christian Paris Blue is on fireLEARN MORE

Christian Paris Blue (BFA ’20) danced in the historic production of “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” for the Metropolitan Opera this past fall. 

Christian Paris Blue (BFA ’20) danced in the historic

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Christian Paris Blue is on fire

UA Dance announces slate of spring 2022 performances

UA Dance announces slate of spring 2022 performancesLEARN MORE

UA Dance announces slate of spring 2022 performances that audiences can enjoy at a discounted price with a spring package deal.

UA Dance announces slate of spring 2022 performances that

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UA Dance announces slate of spring 2022 performances

The dance education of Gabe Rocha: Chicago, NYC, Tucson

The dance education of Gabe Rocha: Chicago, NYC, TucsonLEARN MORE

The dance education of Gabe Rochas takes the sophomore from Chicago to New York City to Tucson and the School of Dance.

The dance education of Gabe Rochas takes the sophomore from

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The dance education of Gabe Rocha: Chicago, NYC, Tucson

Wonder Makes Me Move

Wonder Makes Me MoveLEARN MORE

'Wonder Makes Me Move' tells the story of University of Arizona School of Dance alumnus Taylor Bradley, animated by a School of Art student.

'Wonder Makes Me Move' tells the story of University of

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Wonder Makes Me Move

Polsky follows her dance dreams to Italy

Polsky follows her dance dreams to ItalyLEARN MORE

Jessica Polsky came to the University of Arizona School of Dance to pursue a career on Broadway, but an experience abroad in Italy, caused her to take a 90-degree turn into

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Polsky follows her dance dreams to Italy
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Meet Peter Torpey of Live and Immersive Arts

Meet Peter Torpey of Live and Immersive ArtsLEARN MORE

Peter Torpey is the Live and Immersive Arts program director, which includes a new interdisciplinary degree in the College of Fine Arts.

Peter Torpey is the Live and Immersive Arts program

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Meet Peter Torpey of Live and Immersive Arts

Dietitian provides nutrition info, tips for CFA students

Dietitian provides nutrition info, tips for CFA studentsLEARN MORE

The College of Fine Arts provides their students with the best learning environment possible. A major part of that is providing them resources to keep them at the top of their

The College of Fine Arts provides their students with the

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Dietitian provides nutrition info, tips for CFA students

Arts, humanities, resilience projects selected for grants

Arts, humanities, resilience projects selected for grantsLEARN MORE

Five arts, humanities, resilience projects were selected to receive funding from the TRIF Water, Environment, and Energy Solutions initiative

Five arts, humanities, resilience projects were selected to

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Arts, humanities, resilience projects selected for grants

New opportunities for cultivating arts research

New opportunities for cultivating arts researchLEARN MORE

New opportunities for cultivating arts research are available to College of Fine Arts faculty, like RII seed grants and Udall Fellowships.

New opportunities for cultivating arts research are

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New opportunities for cultivating arts research

Wonder House returns to SXSW 2023

Wonder House returns to SXSW 2023LEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Wonder House returns to Austin, Texas, March 11-14 for the 2023 South by Southwest Conference and Festivals.

The University of Arizona Wonder House returns to Austin,

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Wonder House returns to SXSW 2023
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