Duke Dance Program

Dance is an integral part of the human experience, and the moving body is a medium for rigorous intellectual creativity. #dukedanceprogram

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Our Twitter account will shutter September 1, 2020. You'll be able to get all the Dance news 👉 @DukeTrinity #DukeDance

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Congratulations to Professor of Dance @tbirdinflight!

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Thomas F. deFrantz, Duke University, wins the 2020 Selma Jeanne Cohen Prize in Dance Aesthetics for his essay "What Is Black Dance? What Can It Do?"

https://t.co/9PuFJuVjeF

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Our own Barbara Dickinson weighs in on why dance is vital.

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"Dance reminds you and teaches you the infinite nuances of life."

@dukedance professor, Barbara Dickinson, reminds us in this moment of history— Why Dance?

Read her thoughts on why dance, especially now, is more essential than ever:
https://t.co/of3q2G5U1I

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We have been deliberate in demonstrating an awareness of how Black Lives have been, and continue to be, impacted by systemic racism and injustices #nojusticenodance

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Inspired by an op-ed from Theresa Ruth Howard (@mybodymyimage), several @DukeDance faculty & #DukeDanceMFA students share their reflections and ongoing activism in an affirmation of Black lives this #Juneteenth.

https://t.co/iGWHJS3PJJ

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Welcome to newly named Vice Provost John Brown! And many thanks to outgoing VP Scott Lindroth.

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John Brown @johnbrownjazz has been appointed @DukeU Vice Provost for the Arts "One of my main missions will be to enable our artists & arts orgs to unite us as human beings, to strengthen our shared community, and to demonstrate our collective resilience" https://t.co/f2AgbkJnYl

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Day 3 of @AmerDanceFest "The World is Our Stage" video challenge. Watch Andrea Woods Valdés' piece "Ashetura" TODAY ONLY https://t.co/2QSeu6Mj1o. Voting is open June 13 & 14. @DukeArts @DukeTrinity @DukeU

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.@AmerDanceFest "The World is Our Stage" video challenge starts TODAY https://t.co/2QSeu73UpY w/voting June 13&14. We're excited to have TWO choreographers from the department invited to compete: Andrea Woods Valdés and Kristin Clotfelter @DukeTrinity @DukeArts

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Today at noon, a conversation between professors Adriane Lentz-Smith and @SandyDarity

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Today the NAACP is calling for a National Day of Mourning in recognition of George Floyd’s funeral

At 3:45 PM ET, we will be joining in the moment of silence for #8minutesand46seconds

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Bring your jazz 👋👋 and join #MFADance & @DukeAlumni Courtney Liu TONIGHT!

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Learn basic jazz and musical theater dance moves that are simple and safe to do at home during a @DukeArts webinar Wednesday. Courtney Liu, a @DukeAlumni and professional dancer, will lead the workshop: https://t.co/a70RdLHLun @dukedance

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Because we will ALWAYS be Blue Devil Strong #TogetherDuke Check out the list of resources & ways to help our community: https://t.co/NXa80P4g2L

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Don't miss tonight's (2/26) unique opportunity to be part of "Parliament"- a pioneering work of situational choreography & exploration of ecological aesthetics. No movement experience is required, but you must RSVP. For more info & to reserve your spot: https://t.co/Ak4oTUvGjv

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Tomorrow (2/26) is your chance to take part in "Parliament"- a pioneering work of situational choreography & exploration of ecological aesthetics. No movement experience is required (but reservations are). FMI: https://t.co/Ak4oTUvGjv @DukeTrinity @DukeArts

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Although the #DukeDanceMFA deadline has passed, applications are being considered under certain circumstances. You can contact the Director of the MFA in Dance directly for more information: [email protected]

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We're excited about two multi-day events this week celebrating dance of the African diaspora, organized by Thomas F. DeFrantz (@tbirdinflight) & his SLIPPAGE Lab.

Afro-Feminist Performance Routes Symposium: 2/19-22
Fluid Black::Dance Back (CADD): 2/21-23

https://t.co/NSZOOqQyeI

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Naomi wants to use her #DukeDanceMFA to improve young people's mental & emotional health through African & African diaspora movement/music https://t.co/zEMGcmvkjZ Deadline to apply is MONDAY (2/17) https://t.co/9krhIwdc2R
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Ife Presswood wants her #DukeDanceMFA to change the view of dance body types- making it more inclusive and diverse. Deadline to apply: Feb 17 https://t.co/9krhIwdc2R
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Don't forget to attend Afro-Feminist Performance Routes: Diasporic Dis/Locations on February 19-22 at the Rubenstein Arts Center. For more info & to view the schedule of events: https://t.co/NY3UUrgTZe
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Do you want to be an engine of social change? Learn how our interdisciplinary MFA can help you achieve your goals: https://t.co/9krhIwdc2R Deadline to apply is February 17.
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Alumna Anne Talkington discusses how her research in biology, mathematics & her training as a dancer came together to film a dance representing her graduate thesis work for the "Dance Your Ph.D." competition. Read more: https://t.co/xBIfmsF7Si @DukeTrinity @DukeArts