I chair the committee for season selection at UMN, and right now we are at work crafting a vision for the pledge we intend to make. We no longer talk about “risky” vs “butts in seats” but about “starting conversations” and “expanding community.”

Collidescope 4.0 offers a collision course view of the legacy behind the history of racial violence, racism and social injustice in America. As seen through the gaze of an intergalactic time traveler, the investigation of this peculiar “nature” moves back and forth in time and space, specifically with a focus on the American psyche represented by contemplations of noted historical and contemporary writers and political figures.

University of Minnesota Dance Program Head, Professor, and Choreographer, Carl Flink, teaches new U of M President Joan Gabel how to be part of a dance that mimics processes inside of a cancer cell.

Director and creator of "Collidescope 4.0: Adventures in Pre & Post Racial America" encourages students from all majors to audition September 5 & 6.

"The gifts of dance practice are many: Precision, discipline, patience and humility are often talked about. Yet, if dancing were to be all about holding sculpturesque balances forever, or executing fast footwork, it would be difficult to sustain over the years. As a social-justice choreographer, I dance because it allows me to touch, metaphorically, the deepest of human sorrows and joys, to articulate often overlooked stories from global communities of women of color."

Santino Fontana (BFA Acting '04) receives the 2019 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in Tootsie on Broadway. This is his second nomination in the category, and first win. Other credits include Frozen, Cinderella, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and more!

PhD candidate David Melendez discusses his thoughts on marginalized theatrical communities and representation in the Twin Cities. Through his research, he’s looked at popular shows such as West Side Story and works to spread awareness about work that forces minority cultures into the past by refusing to recognize their existence at present.

Ananya Chatterjea, a professor of dance, discusses the importance of International Women's Day in this radio interview with The Current.

For the first time, our senior company will take their Twin Cities senior showcase to New York City!