Tag: Department of Theatre and Dance


Ambassador Spotlight: Alexa Kays 

Desktop News | May 2023 Alexa Kays, a College of Arts and Sciences student, exemplifies the power of active participation in campus activities. As a dedicated International Studies and Dance major and Italian minor on the Pre-Law track, Kays has immersed herself in a diverse range of organizations and activities, resulting in transformative experiences and career opportunities.  In her role as the Vice President of the College of Arts and Sciences Ambassador Program, Kays has had the opportunity to connect […]

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Prestigious Ballet Artistic Director Visits UA Dance

Desktop News | February 2023 The Department of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to welcome Eldar Aliev, Ballet Artistic Director of the Primorsky Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre in Russia, from February 5 – 11. Aliev, a former principal dancer and honored artistic creator of Russia, is widely recognized for his exceptional contributions to the dance world. He has performed on prestigious stages such as the Kennedy Center and the Metropolitan Opera, worked with renowned choreographers, and served as a […]

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The Beauty in the Stitching

From the UA News Center | As the curtain parts, fog fills the air and a ballerina steps through the haze. Her purple bodice and tutu twinkle in the stage light and as she begins to dance the fabric bounces with every delicate step. Hours upon hours of work went into making that single costume and, as she glances into the wings, 12 other dancers clad in tutus and bodices wait for their cue. A costume like the one the […]

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