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Creative WayfindingCreative Wayfinding
Roadmaps in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts guide students to artistic success By Christine Byrd When emerging artists come to the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, they encounter more than an art school. Students find themselves at a top-10 public research university nestled in Orange...
Professor Alan Terricciano Releases His Latest Album "Other Dances, Other Songs" Professor Alan Terricciano Releases His Latest Album "Other Dances, Other Songs"
Renowned composer, pianist, and Professor of Dance Alan Terricciano recently released his album, “Other Dances, Other Songs.” This captivating collection of classical compositions takes listeners on a journey through Terricciano’s creative brilliance, spanning two decades of his significant work...
UCI Faculty and Alum Receive California Arts Council (CAC) Artist Fellowships UCI Faculty and Alum Receive California Arts Council (CAC) Artist Fellowships
Arts Orange County (ArtsOC) recently announced the California Arts Council (CAC) grants which awarded $840,000 in Individual Artist Fellowships to 58 talented artists in Southern California. These distinguished grants are designed to recognize, uplift and honor California artists practicing diverse...
CTSA Launches Retail! CTSA Launches Retail!
In honor of our August Alumni Appreciation Month, UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts is introducing our new e-shop! Step into a world of artistic expression and style with our carefully curated collection of apparel and branded items. Embrace your passion for the arts and proudly showcase your...
August is CTSA Alumni Appreciation MonthAugust is CTSA Alumni Appreciation Month
August is Alumni Appreciation Month at the UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Join us as we honor and express gratitude for our talented alumni. Throughout August, we will spotlight the remarkable achievements of our former students on our social media channels. Each week will be dedicated to a...
Artful HorizonsArtful Horizons
CTSA students are passionate about giving back and fostering artistic endeavors By Greg Hardesty | UCI Magazine, Spring 2023 What does it mean to be part of a community? For Claire Trevor School of the Arts students, it often means focusing on the underrepresented, social justice,...
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Molly Lynch Brings Renowned National Choreographers Initiative to Irvine Barclay TheatreMolly Lynch Brings Renowned National Choreographers Initiative to Irvine Barclay Theatre
Two Features Daily Pilot feature (requires subscription) By Lilly Nguyen | July 22, 2023 | Daily Pilot (for the Los Angeles Times) Less than a week remains before showtime for a small contingent of choreographers and dancers who have been practicing nearly every day at the William J....
UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts Names Twelve New Medici Circle ScholarsUCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts Names Twelve New Medici Circle Scholars
UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA) is pleased to announce the 2023 Medici Circle Scholars. Twelve awards were given to both undergraduate and graduate students offering an opportunity to take their education beyond the classroom and collaborate with academics and artists in the community...
Dr. Kelli Sharp to Be the Next Chair in Dance Dr. Kelli Sharp to Be the Next Chair in Dance
The focus will be on general well-being for both her students and faculty By Mia Hammett The UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA) has named Dr. Kelli Sharp, associate professor of dance science, the next department chair of the Department of Dance. Her term will begin on July 1, 2023...
Cyrian Reed Named UCI Hellman FellowCyrian Reed Named UCI Hellman Fellow
Research explores the global influence of Hip Hop culture and the remarkable impact of break dancers as athletes Cyrian Reed, assistant professor of dance, has been named a 2023-24 Hellman Fellow. The fellowship granting program was established in 2013 at the University of California, Irvine,...
Tania Katan to Give the UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts Commencement Address Tania Katan to Give the UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts Commencement Address
Trailblazing storyteller and champion of creativity to inspire the Class of 2023 Tania Katan, a powerful storyteller, bestselling author, and co-creator of the globally viral social impact campaign #ItWasNeverADress, has been chosen as the 2023 commencement speaker for the joint...
#IamUCI – Veronica Allen#IamUCI – Veronica Allen
Q&A with Class of 2023 graduate Veronica Allen, B.F.A. in dance performance By Tom Vasich | UCI Veronica Allen wasn’t born dancing; that didn’t start until she was 3 years old, and she hasn’t stopped yet. “It’s a passion,” she says. “It becomes a part of you.” Originally from Omaha,...
Arts Advocates: Goran MatijasevicArts Advocates: Goran Matijasevic
BRIDGE BUILDER Q&A with Goran Matijasevic As executive director of the UCI Chief Executive Roundtable, Goran Matijasevic, Ph.D., MBA, serves as an ambassador to the business community. He’s also one of the most avid supporters of the arts at UCI, attending nearly every performance,...
Lisa Allin on Socially-Responsible Jazz DanceLisa Allin on Socially-Responsible Jazz Dance
By Mia Hammett Dance teacher, retired performer, and aspiring choreographer Lisa Allin (M.F.A. Dance, ‘23) is an astute and well-intentioned practitioner of socially-responsible jazz dance. Her approach is incredibly pointed—being mindful of both the physical, embodied movements actively...
Advocating for disAbility in DanceAdvocating for disAbility in Dance
M.F.A. student Bradford Chin envisions a more inclusive future in dance By Christine Byrd Leotard. Tights. Classical music. To M.F.A. dance student Bradford Chin, these aren’t just universal symbols of ballet but potentially barriers for people who don’t fit a predefined mold. In the...
Alan Terricciano Named Associate Dean of Academic Personnel and Undergraduate AffairsAlan Terricciano Named Associate Dean of Academic Personnel and Undergraduate Affairs
The Professor of Dance takes on an expanded role after serving as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs for the past five years. UCI's Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA) has announced the appointment of Professor Alan Terricciano as the new Associate Dean of Academic Personnel and...
Professor Vitor Luiz Produces Untold Story of Iran Through the Art of BalletProfessor Vitor Luiz Produces Untold Story of Iran Through the Art of Ballet
For one night only, witness the beauty and power of Persian ballet in a performance that tells the story of an ancient nation through the eyes of an inner child. The White Feather, presented by INTUITV ARTSHIP, celebrates the Persian New Year and the fight for freedom of expression in Iran...
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