KinesTHESIS features diverse choreography by four School of Dance graduate students presenting their thesis works, including Christopher Bornet, Ashley Dobrogosz, Jason Hortin, and Madelyn Lever, at the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre, May 6-7. >> School of Dance>> How a masterwork teaches dancers more than just steps Christopher Bornet Christopher Bornet received his BA in communications from University of New Mexico in 2017, […]
read moreCreated by the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, VOICES documents the everyday hardships, triumphs and inspirations of people in our community. Featuring the voices of clients, volunteers, donors, staff and community partners, this exhibition brings many hidden food stories to light. While we all must consume food to live, VOICES reminds us that our access to food and […]
read moreIn 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and following the murder of George Floyd, Tucson-based photographer Kathleen Dreier began to document the Tucson community and the social issues it was grappling with. Each participant from these photo essays shared their personal story of how the year 2020 had impacted them, how their family […]
read moreTake a seat next to the School of Dance faculty, and let the next generation run the show! The dancers take the lead as they craft an exciting evening of student-created works that are sure to lift your spirits as UA Dance presents Emerge. Where energy meets creativity, amazing things happen! Thursday, April 21, 7:30p Saturday, April […]
read moreThe UA Dance performance season culminates with Spring Collection, a lively mix of dance featuring works by its illustrious faculty, and a masterwork by Frank Chaves. In Habaneras, the Music of Cuba, Chaves presents a tribute to his native Cuba, inspired by and dedicated to his father. Habaneras is a vibrant full-company piece that celebrates Cuba’s most popular composers. Spring Collection […]
read moreThis February love isn’t the only thing drifting by on the breeze as UA School of Dance presents Dance is in the Air. Take a trip on the Pacific Coast Highway in Tamara Dyke-Compton’s Pasadena. Celebrating friendship and togetherness, this lively dance features the music of The Beach Boys. Sam Watson will be presenting his crowd-favorite Punctuations.!?, a light- hearted […]
read moreFrom Eugéne Delecroix to Dorethea Lange, from the Sistine Chapel to Guernica, great art is born from trying times. From Eugéne Delecroix to Dorethea Lange, from the Sistine Chapel to Guernica, great art is born from trying times. The resiliency of the human spirit is on full display as UA Dance presents Comeback, an evening of student-crafted works that speak to the […]
read moreWe are inspired by ordinary objects that surround us. We are influenced by our context and our everyday activities which allow us to visit and share with different cultures and different individuals. We are inspired by history, art, music, architecture, books and the city itself. We firmly believe that these are the goals of design: […]
read moreUA Dance presents Premium Blend will honor veterans on campus, including ROTC students, their teachers and mentors. “Duty to country” is the inspiration for these special concerts. Veterans Day is Nov. 11. The concerts will be performed on Nov. 10-11 and Nov. 16-21. Fall package tickets go on sale Oct. 1; single ticket sales begin on Oct. 15. […]
read moreUA Dance presents Premium Blend will honor veterans on campus, including ROTC students, their teachers and mentors. “Duty to country” is the inspiration for these special concerts. Concerts begin at 7:30p on Nov. 16-20 with matinees on Nov. 20-21 at 1:30p. Fall ticket packages go on sale Oct. 1; single ticket sales begin Oct. 15. […]
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