University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Dance Department

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. …

Sexe’s ‘Untitled’ performance raises funds in Tomah, Madison

Liz Sexe’s “Untitled: For the sake of progress” performance raised over $350 for Brighter Tomorrows in Sparta/Tomah, a human service agency dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence through the provision of safe housing, supportive counseling, and legal advocacy services. Sexe is an associate lecturer with the UW-Madison School of Education’s Dance Department. The work, which …

UW-Madison’s Russell performs in Taiwan, followed by residency in Minnesota

UW-Madison’s Tim Russell, music director with the School of Education’s Dance Department, performed live with choreographer Gerald Casel’s “Cover your mouth when you smile” at the 2019 Kuandu Arts Festival in Taiwan from Nov. 1 to 2. The performance is a movement essay that examines the complexities of racial identity in contemporary life, the condition of …

‘Flight: Torn like a rose,’ runs Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 at H’Doubler Performance Space

The School of Education’s Dance Department, along with Peggy Choy Dance company and UW-Madison’s Asian American Studies program, presents “Flight: Torn like a rose,” which will be held at the H’Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. Peggy Choy, an associate professor with the Dance Department, has a foundation in Korean and Javanese …

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

UW–Madison’s Dance Department is opening 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, which opens at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, was made possible via a generous donation from Jody Gottfried Arnhold (’65) and John Arnhold. The photographs, visual art, and …

Hanson is Fall 2019 Division of the Arts Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence

The School of Education’s Dance Department and Art Department will co-host Carrie Hanson as the Fall 2019 Division of the Arts Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence, with Kate Corby as lead faculty. Hanson is a choreographer, director, performer, and dance educator. She serves as the artistic director of The Seldoms, and uses dance and performance to reference social, political, and environmental issues. The Division …

Jin-Wen Yu Dance, UW–Madison Dance Department present ‘Page’

Jin-Wen Yu Dance and UW–Madison’s Dance Department are presenting “Page,” an evening of thought-provoking and visually stimulating contemporary dance. Shows run Sept. 12-14 at Lathrop Hall’s Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space. This concert features Yu’s choreography spanning from 2016 to the present, including works that have been performed nationally and internationally at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe …