The UW–Madison Dance Department and Li Chiao-Ping Dance will premiere a full production of the NEA-funded “Dirty Laundry: A Multimedia Dance Theater Work,” Feb. 6-8 in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall (1050 University Ave.). “Dirty Laundry” is a multimedia and multi-layered dance work by choreographer Li Chiao-Ping, the Sally Banes Professor of Dance …
As 2024 comes to a close, we are thrilled to look back on another year of learning, achievement, and community across our No. 1-ranked School of Education. From the conclusion of Diana Hess’ nearly decade-long tenure as dean to the introduction of our new leader, Dean Marcelle Haddix, this year has given us opportunities for reflection, gratitude, and excitement …
UW–Madison’s Chell Parkins, the Arnhold Director of Dance Education in the School of Education’s Dance Department, has been honored by the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) with its 2024 Outstanding Emerging Dance Educator in Higher Education Award. This national award recognizes educators in higher education who are early in their careers and are making significant …
The UW–Madison Dance Department presents its Faculty Concert 2024, featuring work from faculty members Omari Carter, Li Chiao-Ping, Collette Stewart, and Jin-Wen Yu, as well as guest artist Takehiro Ueyama. Performances will take place Nov. 21-23 in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall. The program will include two works by Li Chiao-Ping, the …
The UW–Madison Dance Department and Jin-Wen Yu Dance present “Resonate,” a two-part concert of new contemporary choreography and nationally recognized works by Dance Professor and Chair Jin-Wen Yu, Sep. 26-28 in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall. The first half of the program will include Yu’s new work, “Resonate,” an exploration of the shifting …
A screendance work by UW–Madison’s Li Chiao-Ping was honored with several awards at the recent 2024 Chinatown International Film Festival in Los Angeles. Li’s work, titled “in silence is the offering presented,” received the awards for Best Picture, Best Experimental Film, and Best Dance Film. “in silence is the offering presented” takes its name from …
Li Chiao-Ping Dance (LCPD) has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $15,000. The grant will support Phase Two of the “Dirty Laundry” project, a multimedia dance theater work exploring the history of anti-Asian hate, discrimination, violence, and bias in the U.S. In total, …
Seven individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education have been named to the 2024-25 cohort of Morgridge Fellows. They are: The fellows were selected through a juried process to participate in the year-long learning community designed to further institutionalize and support Community-Engaged Scholarship. Community-Engaged Scholarship is defined as: teaching, research, and scholarly activities …
By Kari Dickinson A new UW–Madison certificate program aimed at undergraduate students with an interest in dance education is now being offered by the School of Education’s Dance Department. The 14-credit program in Dance Education, which launches this fall, will provide students with specialized knowledge specific to the field, and prepare them for a variety …
UW–Madison’s Dance Department, housed in the School of Education, presents the H’Doubler Concert, featuring two programs of student concert works, this month. The concert will feature a mix of solo and ensemble contemporary dance works from student choreographers. Program I Featuring work from Evelyn Henriksen, Aurora Hines, Allison Larsen, Madison Liuzzo, Olivia Mendez, Emily Tlachac, …