Representing the North-Central Region is the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, who will perform “Swan Song,” by Artist Elayna Waxse, in collaboration with the dancers.
"I am a dancer and improviser who is interested in the way choreography can be used to tell stories and traverse the messy, layered nature of identity."
Six of our alumni share highlights from their time in CLA, anecdotes from their jobs, advice for current students, and more fascinating insights in this series of Q&As.
“I love that [dance] is constantly changing and shifting because it shows that this art form can adapt and respond to our changing world,” says Alexandra Eady (BA ‘16, dance)…
Before the premiere of their new work, Elayna Waxse (she/they) gives insight into professional dance companies, working with students, and Swan Song!
Allison Vincent (BA ‘10, English and theatre arts), 2022 Alumni of Notable Achievement Award winner, has many roles both onstage and in the greater Twin Cities community.
Alexander Pham (BFA ‘15, dance and BS ‘15, human resource development) shares his experiences as a professional dancer and explains how a CLA education “laid the groundwork…
"I believe that theatre teaches students how to be empathetic, communicative people. Those "soft skills" I learned in my performance classes have been the most useful, and…
As a social justice theatre teacher, Crystal Spring (BA ‘06, theatre arts) shows students that theatre can be here and now, existing as a reflection of our own stories and…
Sara C. Olson (BA ‘91, theatre and music) works as a cutter-fitter and patternmaker for costumes for major motion pictures, creating looks for Ant-Man and other iconic…
The 2022-2023 season includes mainstage productions, specialty productions, and an extensive studio series including Rarig Center, Barbara Barker Center for Dance, and site…
