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UMTAD Newsletter: April 30, 2021

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UMTAD Newsletter: April 30, 2021 | Spring Productions

Anderson Award goes to UMN Dance Professor Ananya Chatterjea

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Minnesota's prestigious Anderson Award goes to dancer/choreographer Ananya Chatterjea, UMN Dance Professor and founder of Ananya Dance Theatre

Ananya Chatterjea: ‘What a beautiful view it is to imagine a just world’

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The 2021 A.P. Anderson Award honoree is UMN Dane Professor, dancer and choreographer Ananya Chatterjea, the founder of Ananya Dance Theatre.

Shine A Light: Featuring UMTAD Toy Theatre Students

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'Shine a Light' at The Jungle Theater continues with a unique installation from UMTAD Toy Theatre Students and designer/professor Chelsea M. Warren. On display from March 24 - April 5, 2021.

University Dance Theatre rehearsal with Cowles Visiting Artists. Photo by Randy Karels

UMTAD Newsletter: March 23, 2021

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03/23/2021 | In our thirs newsletter of 2021, we provide details on our free upcoming virtual spring events, offer a sneak peek at our May 2021 productions, and provide COVID-19 resources.

UMTAD Statement Against Anti-Asian Hate

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UMTAD releases their Statement Against Anti-Asian Hate in response to the Atlanta shooting in March of 2021.

University Dance Theatre rehearsals with Cowles Visiting Artists, Photo by Isabel Fajardo

UMTAD Newsletter: February 24, 2021

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02/24/2021 | In our second newsletter of 2021, we provide details on our free upcoming virtual spring events and provide COVID-19 resources.

University Dance Theatre presents: Local Motion (Promo Clip!)

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From the Dance Program and the work of local artists comes University Dance Theatre presents: Local Motion, a showcase of short films presented in 3 parts!

Champions of Change in Minnesota: Vie Boheme

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Dance Teaching Specialist and Cowles Visiting Artist, Vie Boheme, has been finding creative ways to connect with audiences before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Marisol,' by Jose Rivera. Directed by Talvin Wilks, Fall 2016. Photo by Dan Norman.

UMTAD Newsletter: January 27, 2021

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01/27/2021 | In our first newsletter of 2021, we feature our double-header virtual dance and theatre events on January 29th, give a special shout-out to the UMTAD Peers, and provide COVID-19 resources.

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Upcoming Events

May 7, 2021 to May 8, 2021

Dear God

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The Fourth Year UMN/Guthrie BFA Acting Company presents the world premiere of 'Dear God,' an original commission for the company by Michael Punter that brings a graphic novel to life.

May 15, 2021 to May 22, 2021

Hecuba

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UMTAD Spring 2021 Mainstage: Hecuba by Marina Carr. Presented May 15-22, 2021, via Vimeo.

May 19, 2021 to May 26, 2021

Men on Boats

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UMTAD Spring 2021 Mainstage: Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus. Presented May 19-26, 2021, via Vimeo.

May 20, 2021

Making Dance During the Pandemic

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Join Carl Flink, 2020 CLA Dean’s Medalist and artistic director of the award winning dance company Black Label Movement and Dr. Jon Hallberg, director of the Center for the Art of Medicine...

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