University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Dance Department

Dance Department presents 2020 faculty concert

The School of Education’s Dance Department is hosting its annual faculty concert Feb. 6-8 and Feb. 13-15 at the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall. The concert will feature the work of guest artist Seán Curran, who makes dance “with the sharp intelligence of a conceptualist (Boston Globe)” that is the “equivalent of a night of invigorating …

Wisconsin State Journal spotlights Li Chiao-Ping Dance

UW-Madison’s Li Chiao-Ping and her dance company, Li-Chiao Ping Dance (LCPD), were recently featured in the Wisconsin State Journal. Li is a Vilas Research Professor with the School of Education’s Dance Department and is the founder of the LCPD. While UW-Madison’s Chazen Museum of Art has always showcased art from faculty, its 50th anniversary celebration is drawing art and …

Li Chiao-Ping Dance presents ‘Dancing the Chazen’

Li-Chiao-Ping Dance (LCPD) is presenting “Dancing the Chazen,” the fourth and fifth events in the 2019-20 series “7DaysDancing.” “7DaysDancing” is a seven-part program of free, live art experiences aiming to activate community spaces in new, inventive, and inviting ways. This series features site-specific works utilizing the UW-Madison’s Chazen Museum of Art, meant to guide the …

‘Radical Pedagogy’ exhibition unveiled Oct. 11 in new Lathrop Gallery Space

The School of Education’s Dance Department on Oct. 12 opened a stunning permanent exhibition in Lathrop Hall’s new Gallery Space titled, “Radical Pedagogy: Margaret H’Doubler, Anna Halprin, and American Dance, 1916-Present.” The exhibition was made possible via a generous donation from Jody Gottfried Arnhold (’65) and John Arnhold. The photographs, visual art, and films that fill Lathrop’s Gallery …

Zervou earns First Book Program award, has article published in ‘Futures of Dance Studies’

Natalie Zervou received the First Book Program award through the Center of the Humanities at UW-Madison to complete her manuscript “Choreographing the Greek Crisis: Performing National Identity in the Age of Austerity.” This award provides support to junior faculty in the humanities so that they may complete their manuscript projects. Zervou is an assistant professor with …

Isthmus reviews ‘FLIGHT’ from UW-Madison’s Choy

The local Isthmus newspaper recently reviewed Peggy Choy’s performance, “FLIGHT: Torn Like a Rose.” Choy is an associate professor with the School of Education’s Dance Department. Inspired by the 12th century Persian poem “Conference of the Birds,” Choy’s production featured birds on a perilous journey to find love and guidance. Isthmus reports on the performances, saying “All of …

Dance Department presents Kloepper Concert of new student work Dec. 7-8

The School of Education’s Dance Department presents the annual Kloepper Concert, a studio performance of new student work, in the historic Louise Kloepper Studio, Lathrop Hall, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec 8. In this concert, 12 student choreographers — including Akiwele Burayidi, Audrey Glock, Cassie Last, Lauren Lynch, Ellie …

Li Chiao-Ping’s performance in ‘The World as We Know It’ reviewed by Pittsburgh City Paper

A performance in CorningWork’s “The World as We Know It” from UW-Madison’s Li Chiao-Ping, a Vilas Research Professor with the School of Education’s Dance Department, was recently reviewed by Pittsburgh (PGH) City Paper. “The World as We Know It,” as described by Lisa Cunningham from the PGH City Paper, tells the stories of six women “of …

Dance Department presents Kate Corby & Dancers with The Seldoms, Nov. 14-16

The UW-Madison Dance Department presents a joint concert featuring Kate Corby & Dancers and the Chicago-based dance company The Seldoms, Nov. 14-16 at the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall. Professor and Dance Department Chair Kate Corby will present the premiere of “dancelikeaman,” a work made with long-time collaborators Josh Anderson and Mikey Rioux exploring masculinity and gender identity …

UW-Madison’s Walker works with two alums, is nominated for VIV Award

UW-Madison’s Chris Walker, a professor with the School of Education’s Dance Department, was recently nominated for a VIV Award in the category of choreography for his work on the “Secret Life of Bees, the Musical,” based on a novel of the same name. This marks Walker’s second time working with Lynn Nottage, who wrote the musical. …