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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...
The Pursuit of Artistic InquiryThe Pursuit of Artistic Inquiry
Research and innovation are at the core of the mission at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts by Greg Hardesty | UCI Magazine, Winter 2023 | March 1, 2023 Annie Loui, professor of acting in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, remembers being recruited to UCI from her cozy, full-time...
Three Faculty Join UCI Faculty Academy for Teaching ExcellenceThree Faculty Join UCI Faculty Academy for Teaching Excellence
Three esteemed faculty members from the Claire Trevor School of the Arts have joined the inaugural class of UCI Faculty Academy for Teaching Excellence (FATE) fellows. They are Dr. Kelli Sharp from the Department of Dance, David Trend from the Department of Art, and Joel Veenstra from the...
Two CTSA Graduate Students Made It to the Finals for UCI Grad SlamTwo CTSA Graduate Students Made It to the Finals for UCI Grad Slam
Grad Students from Dance and Music Pitched Their Research in Annual UCI Grad Student Competition By Sammy Merabet | Posted March 6, 2023 | Updated on March 12 On March 9, 2023, scholars from the Claire Trevor School of the Arts competed against students across the UCI campus to pitch their...
Professor Cyrian Reed on Creative Agency and Serving Her PurposeProfessor Cyrian Reed on Creative Agency and Serving Her Purpose
By Mia Hammett As a professional dancer, choreographer, and performance director, Cyrian Reed’s bold creative spirit naturally compels and commands attention. Reed’s educational, professional, and creative work is highly engaged with community, collectivity, and self-advocacy. Such elements...
CTSA Faculty Named as Newkirk Fellows for 2022-2023CTSA Faculty Named as Newkirk Fellows for 2022-2023
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) has announced that two Claire Trevor School of the Arts faculty members have been selected as Newkirk Fellows for the 2022-2023 academic year. Jesse Colin Jackson, Associate Dean, Research and Innovation and Associate Professor in the Department of Art,...
A local comes home as contemporary ballet company BalletX takes the Irvine Barclay stage A local comes home as contemporary ballet company BalletX takes the Irvine Barclay stage
Andrea Yorita danced on the Irvine Barclay Theatre stage for the first time as a young girl. “My very first show, when I was 3 years old, I was a ladybug, and it was on the Barclay stage.” Yorita returns to the Barclay with her dance company, BalletX.
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