"Dance is an art form rooted in the body, which carries the stories of our ancestors and the emotional tone of the present moment. At catastrophic moments, words fail us. The body absorbs experiences, and it never lies." Jan Erkert, Dance at Illinois Department Head and November Dance Concert Director.
Leaders at Fine + Applied Arts on preparation and expectation this fall
Osiris takes a deep dive into the methodology and delivery of this fall semester by chatting with leaders at FAA, Jan Erkert, Jeffrey Sposato, and Gabriel Solis.
Starting today, here are ways to enjoy dance during quarantine
Debra shares her several ways to enjoy watching and learning dance during quarantine.
The buoyant beauty of CU Ballet's The Nutcracker
Debra reviews CU Ballet's The Nutcracker, performed at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts this past weekend.
The importance of Tere O'Connor Dance: Long Run and why you won't want to miss it this Thursday
Debra previews choreographer and composer Tere O'Connor Dance: Long Run, which will make its Illinois premiere this Thursday at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
November Dance moved us through dance’s history into its future
Debra reviews the Dance at Illinois' recent November Dance performance, held at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
Halfway to Dawn: David Roussève /REALITY's beautiful, painful dance portrait of Billy Strayhorn
Debra reviews David Rousséve / REALITY's Halfway to Dawn, which was performed at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts this past Friday.
What you need to know about Halfway to Dawn including why you shouldn't miss it
Debra previews David Roussève/Reality: Halfway to Dawn, which comes to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts this Friday.
Dance meets film at the 2019 Flatlands Dance Film Festival
Debra previews the upcoming Flatlands Dance Film Festival and chats with its founder and current director about its inspiration, evolution, and what to expect this year.
Urbana Dance Company builds confidence and connection through dance
Debra visits the Urbana Dance Company studio space and chats with founder Kate Insolia about its bold mission, innovative programming, and the powerful language of dance.
Come dance the blues this summer
Cope walks you through the Savoy, the Funky Butt, and the Chicago Triple (and more) in her preview of Monday blues dance nights at Guido's, starting June 3rd.
CU Ballet's Swan Lake spins a tale of beauty, struggle, and loss
Debra reviews the CU Ballet's long-awaited production of Swan Lake, which took place Friday and Saturday at the Virginia Theatre.
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