January 31, 2023
We started the year off with a big bang, welcoming renowned tap artist, Jason Samuels Smith, for a five-day residency. The entire dance building was buzzing last week while Jason was in town – the students and faculty all felt energized by his presence and excited by the fancy footwork in his gold patent leather tap shoes.
January 31, 2023
Chris Kiley has identified as a creative for most of his life. Growing up in Manchester, New Hampshire, Kiley was surrounded by the arts, and after getting involved in his high school’s theatre program, he started considering what it might look like to pursue a career in the arts.
January 30, 2023
Many students pursuing a college degree today are seeking training to make them competitive in their chosen profession, and theatre and dance students are no exception. As a result, many university theatre and dance programs offer curricula designed primarily to impart professional skills.
January 30, 2023
While many of us were using our final days of the holiday break to relax and prepare for spring semester, several musical theatre majors were making the School of Theatre & Dance proud at the National Opera Association’s Musical Theatre Scenes Competition in Houston, where they won first place.