Before dance studios were reopened last week, dance majors took to finding creative ways to practice dance in a safe way. Even with their creativity, injury was a persistent danger and risk they undertook weekly.
So what is Shen Yun actually?
Opinion columnist Claire Barnett takes a deep dive into the surprisingly startling history of the show we’ve all heard of, but at the same time, no one truly understands.
Butler Ballet presents ‘Sleeping Beauty’
Butler dancers are excited to perform the grand, historical ballet “Sleeping Beauty” this weekend for their spring production.
Midwinter Dance Festival hits the stage this week
Butler Ballet presents the Midwinter Dance Festival, focusing on contemporary and modern styles of dance.
Dance program ranked No. 3 in the nation
According to College Magazine, Butler University’s dance program is ranked no. 3 in the nation, right behind The Juilliard School and New York University.
Top 5 YouTube choreographies of 2018
Columnist Quintin Meyers shares his favorite dance routines of the year and how they came to enter the mainstream.
New professor Ramón Flowers brings modern elements to Butler dance
After decades of performing, dancer and professor Ramón Flowers looks to share his expansive knowledge with Butler’s dance program
Butler Ballet performs Student Choreography Showcase
The Student Choreography Showcase allows ballet students in the Jordan College of the Arts an opportunity to create their own piece for their fellow colleagues to perform for the student body at Butler.
Community arts school develops students old and young
[tab: Article] The Butler Community Arts School opened its doors in 2002 and has provided Butler University and its art majors with a unique outreach program to enhance their education. After sticking with their music and dance curriculum, the program has now added a theater element as well. “The best part about the BCAS is…
Five from Butler community honored with grants
The Butler University community received high honors in April when five campus faces received Creative Renewal Arts Fellowships. The $10,000 fellowships—supported by the Lilly Endowment— were awarded to Professors Diane Timmerman and Rob Koharchik of the theater department, Professor Cynthia Pratt of the dance department, Professor Chris Forhan of the English department and Elise Kushigian,…