Tag: dance


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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Production Teams Set the Stage for Theatre and Dance Season

From the UA News Center | Before the curtain goes up and the lights go down, a myriad of people are working behind the scenes to make sure every performance comes together perfectly. Stagehands, lighting technicians, set and costume designers, choreographers and more work tirelessly to impress the audience and serve the performers well — proving that the talent is not just on the stage, but behind it, beside it and in front of it as well. UA’s Department of […]

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