With lively characters and impressive dance, CU Ballet's The Little Mermaid made a splash at the Virginia Theatre.
Rachel Rizzuto previews February Dance 2022
February Dance 2022 concert director Rachel Rizzuto shares a preview of this week's performances.
November Dance proves that Dance at Illinois hasn’t stopped moving
If there is a theme that ties all of the four dances of November Dance together, then it’s a longing for connection.
Five reasons not to miss PHILADANCO! at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts
PHILANDANCO! is bringing their "miracle of skill and energy" to the Krannert Center on October 28th.
Dance for People with Parkinson’s adapts to online community building
Nearly a decade ago, a project local to Brooklyn began a pilot campus program at the University of Illinois that would prove to be successful beyond its creators’ wildest dreams.
Moving into the future with March Dance 2021
Rachel Rizzuto, one of the MFA candidates whose work will be showcased in March Dance 2021, is "hoping that discomfort can also lead to discovery."
Performing your Art in a Pandemic: One dance student’s perspective
What happens when dancers can’t be within a few feet of each other, let alone touch?
The return of November Dance
"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.
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