Alexandra Demetriades conducted dance research across Europe this summer, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle. Demetriades is a second-year graduate student in the School of Dance and conducts extensive research in embodied awareness as a tool for a transformation in performance, pedagogy, and even daily life. This summer, Demetriades took this […]
read moreSasha Schick attended a professional dance intensive in Dallas last summer, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle. Schick, a fourth year BFA dance student, spent the month of July taking class, learning company repertoire, rehearsing, and performing at SoulEscape, a professional contemporary dance company based in Dallas, Texas. Under the direction […]
read moreThrough the doors of Ina Gitting’s room 124 are the sounds of joy, laughter and community, accompanied by music and a stampede of excited footsteps. The School of Dance’s popular general education course, DNC100 ‘Looking at Dance,’ AKA Dance 100 is drawing in students from schools all over campus to dive into the world of […]
read moreKate 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, attended a two-week intensive with “Graham for Europe,” a dance intensive based in the Martha Graham technique. Facilitated by Rafael Molina with the help of Penny […]
read moreSeven 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 what to expect,” she said. Her decision to fly from Wisconsin to attend the event with her studio stemmed from the inspiration older dance students gave her. “My […]
read moreExperience the culmination of graduate artistry at our School of Dance MFA Thesis Concert. Featuring innovative choreography and bold research, this performance reveals the depth and vision of our MFA candidates as they push the boundaries of movement and meaning. A compelling evening that showcases the future of dance. PERFORMANCES ALSO FROM THE SCHOOL OF […]
read morePresented each semester, this concert, the “Spring Student Spotlight: Adventure,” showcases original works choreographed by our BFA and MFA students. It’s a vibrant platform where emerging artists develop and share their unique voices through movement. Bold, fresh and imaginative – these performances celebrate the next generation of choreographers shaping the future of dance. PERFORMANCES ALSO […]
read moreThe School of Dance’s spring mainstage concert that celebrates renewal, artistry, and innovation. Featuring powerful new works by faculty and guest choreographers, Dance Springs Eternal is an uplifting showcase of technique, imagination, and the vibrant spirit of our dancers. PERFORMANCES ALSO FROM THE SCHOOL OF DANCE
read moreThis year’s Student Success Scholarship Series is presented in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival. It will feature performances by the U of A Traveling Dance Ensemble, original works by faculty and students, and Broadway star D. Jerome—currently touring as the Tin Man in The Wiz! Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of dance and […]
read moreDance Visions showcases student, faculty, and guest choreographers—alongside community leaders and industry innovators—with live performance, conversation, and behind-the-scenes insight. Free admission. PERFORMANCE ALSO FROM THE SCHOOL OF DANCE
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