UNC Charlotte Dance

Congratulations Norah!!!
We are so excited to see where you go from here!!!

Shoutout to our master of electrician!🥳🥳

Check out this Queen City Nerve article highlighting our very own Audrey Baran's company!

This amazing performance taking place June 1st and 2nd also includes several UNC Charlotte Department of Dance faculty and alumni!!

Congratulation to all involved on such a great concert!

"As an evening at Parr Center during Baran Dance’s Homegrown show this weekend will confirm, Baran is still the throbbing heart of her company’s performances and choreography.

Baran’s most impactful piece is the one she least wanted to write: “Blood of Fools,” with music by Jeremy Davis, who performs as Elonzo Wesley. She had already choreographed a work about the shootings at UNC Charlotte in 2019 titled “Luck of the Young.” Then it felt to Baran like she must address this one incident directly, along with the issue of gun control."

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Congratulations Sarah!!
We cannot wait to to see all the amazing things you will do in NYC!!

Congratulations Aaryanna!
We are so proud of you!!🥳🥳

Congratulations Chloe!!
We cannot wait to see what amazing things you will do!!🥳

A look back at Professor Audrey Baran's Choreography 1 showcase!!!
These students put together several amazing projects!! Congratulations to all of you!!🎉🤩👏✨

Every April 30th, Niner Nation remembers the lives of Reed Parlier, Riley Howell, and all who were impacted on this day in 2019 💚

Professor Ashley Tate hosted College Mentors for Kids this past Monday!

This initiative's goal is to connect kids to college students through weekly on-campus activities that inspire growth, confidence, and brighter futures.
The organization holds activities on campus in which they transport kids from local area elementary schools to campus and hold activities focused on one of three activity topics: Higher Education and Careers, Culture and Diversity, and Community Service.

Professor Tate led the kids through a hip-hop activity and gave a tour of Robinson!

We loved having these students on campus!!

Check out Riley's amazing spotlight!!🤩🥳

Thank YOU for supporting Niner Nation Gives! Thanks to your generous donations, the College of Arts + Architecture was able to raise $20,495 from 126 gifts 💚

Though the 49 hours of giving is over, there's still time to donate to our student scholarship funds! See how you can help support ➡️ bit.ly/NNG-COAA24

Calling all Dance supporters!!🤙🤙

We have a Niner Nation Give Challenge update! We have 8 of our 25 gift goal!!
We only need 17 gifts of ANY amount to unlock our challenge, so GIVE GIVE GIVE!!!

CoA+A Dean Gámez is challenging alumni and friends to make 25 gifts to the Department of Dance. A $250 bonus gift from the Dean will unlock when the goal is reached!

Use this link to donate now!!

#NinerNationGives Support the next generation of Niners today!

Calling all Dance supporters!!🤙🤙

The UNC Charlotte Department of Dance has issued a challenge to our community for Niner Nation Gives to support our department!!!

CoA+A Dean Gámez is challenging alumni and friends to make 25 gifts to the Department of Dance. A $250 bonus gift from the Dean will unlock when the goal is reached!

Use this link to donate now!! https://bit.ly/NNG-D24

In the Department of Dance at UNC Charlotte, students find rigorous dance training and academic preparation and the flexibility and support needed to pursue individual interests and career paths.

Join us in our quest to empower the next generation of creative visionaries by supporting our dance scholarship fund during ! ➡️ bit.ly/NNG-D24

What a great performance from our students!!
We are so proud of all of those that choreographed and performed!!🤩

We are so excited to have had Lorraine Crittendon '12 come back and teach Latin Dance to our Dance education class!!
Lorraine is currently a Dance Educator at Albemarle Rd Middle School, and she gave our students so much guidance.
Thank you Lorraine!!

Students L-R: Sharid Olvera, Chase McLean, Alexis Holloway, Maddie Worsley, and Keegan Martin.

We love to see our students learning American College Dance Association!!

Check out the amazing work of Ashley Tate and Tamara Williams!!

Thank you for your Melanie for coming and teaching such amazing classes! Our students learned so much, and had an amazing time!!😍

Clear your schedule for March 16th to audition for the Musical Theatre Certificate Program!!
This audition is for all majors and is an incredible opportunity. Use the QR code or the link (https://bit.ly/unccMT2024) to sign up and learn more info!!🤩🎉

Check out Maria's amazing spotlight!!🤩

All May 2024 graduates be sure to apply!!!!🤩✨

ATTN May 2024 CoA+A graduates❗️ Apply now to be the first recipient of our inaugural CoA+A Launch Microgrant!!

The concept of microgrants, or seed money, has become widely practiced as a way to boost blossoming entrepreneurs and artists. Created in 2023-24 by our CoA+A Distinguished Alumni, the first CoA+A Launch microgrant of $500 will be awarded this spring to a graduating senior.

We know that as you graduate, you could benefit from seed money to help you launch your career or create a worthwhile project.

Apply by *March 15* to be considered for this grant!
🔗: https://forms.gle/tBce2V7sNXigu72fA

Examples of acceptable uses of the funding: getting new headshots; purchasing new materials like paint brushes, a camera, or instrument accessories; creating a performance/ exhibition to showcase your work; paying for transportation costs to an audition or conference; creating a new website...

We had so much fun at Dance Major Day last Friday! ⁠
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Dance Major Day invites high school/transfer students interested in learning more about dance at Charlotte to a special open house where they can take classes, meet faculty members and current students, and learn more about the department’s scholarships and opportunities. ⁠
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Students pictured here are taking classes in hip-hop, Afro-Brazilian, Modern, and Improv. Thanks to everyone who came out and joined us!⁠
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📸: Bethany Ivan

In case you haven't already seen it!!
Congratulations to our alum Jasmine Bunn on her amazing performance at the Grammys!!👏👏👏

We can't wait for our third CoA+A Palooza! It's going to be better than ever!!😍

Congratulations Madeline!!🎊🎉🥳🤩

Announcing our 2024 Distinguished Alumni! 👏 CoA+A will honor these five alumni on April 12 in the 10th annual celebration of alumni achievement. Get to know the honorees! ⤵️

Bryan Cantley (B.A. in Architecture, 1987) is a Professor of Design at California State University Fullerton and the founder of Form:uLA, an experimental design practice. His work, including models and drawings, is part of SFMOMA's permanent collection and has also had his work showcased in many solo exhibitions. Cantley has authored two books and has been featured in numerous books, magazines, and journals. (bottom, center)

Jan Millsapps (B.A. in Art, 1972), Professor Emeritus of Cinema at San Francisco State University, is a veteran filmmaker and writer. Her documentary, "Madame Mars: Women and the Quest for Worlds Beyond," won first prize at the Raw Science Film Festival and toured internationally. Millsapps is a Space4Women mentor appointed by the United Nations of Outer Space Affairs. (bottom, right)

Madeline Harvey (B.A. in Dance, 2010) is a dance educator, choreographer, and performer. She served as a principal dancer with Carolina Ballet Theatre and is now an Associate Professor of Dance at Colorado State University. Harvey's creative research focuses on the choreographic process, and she is credited with developing ShapeX, a wellness program for children with Type II Diabetes. (top, right)

Reese Manceaux (B.M. in Music, 1999) is a freelance woodwind musician based in the Carolinas. With over 20 years of experience, Manceaux has played in musical theatre pit orchestras and with various symphony orchestras. He holds a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music, with a background in computer science, and has been the Research Data Librarian at UNC Charlotte for 29 years. (top, left)

Katie Campbell (B.A. in Theatre, 2006) is a multi-hyphenate theater artist and arts administrator. Currently with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts serving on the Theater for Young Audiences team, she previously led a dedicated team to produce and present captivating works for audiences of all ages, including the Emmy Award-winning “Blueberry's Clubhouse” in partnership with Arkansas PBS. Campbell is also recognized for her innovative puppetry and received the Jim Henson Award for Innovation in 2017. (bottom, left)

The award ceremony will take place at 1:00 pm in Rowe Recital Hall and will be open to the public. We hope you'll join us!

We cannot wait for this Faculty Dance Concert!! Be sure to join us!!🎊🎊

Thank you so much Trebien Pollard for choreographing on our students! It was such an amazing experience for all of them!!

Don't miss this amazing show!!!!