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National Ranking Shines Spotlight on UA Theater, Dance and Design Programs

September 27, 2018

The UA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts programs in dance, musical theater, and theater design and technology each placed in the top 10 among public universities in the latest rankings from OnStage.

By Nick Prevenas, University Communications | Sept. 26, 2018

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Dear Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase Community,

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the trajectory of COVID-19 in the coming months, we have made the difficult decision to postpone Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase 2020.

We are closely following trends in case numbers and health guidelines. The Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase may be rescheduled for Spring 2021. We will continue to send updates as we know more about AJDS future dates.

With deep appreciation & gratitude for all of our AJDS participants, we look forward to our next event.
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Thx for info, look forward to Spring 2021. Will there be any fall 2020 performances?

How about audition dates (for fall 2021 admission)? That audition dates usually coincides with the Jazz Showcase, right?

Smart call, but sad.

UA Dance stands in solidarity with our artists of color. We strive to create a safe space for black artists and members of our community to thrive. We are committed to listening, improving, and holding space for the important conversations that are needed and overdue. Black Lives Matter.
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>>> Faculty Highlight <<<
Join us in wishing a happy retirement to Associate Professor AMY ERNST!

Ms. Ernst’s career began as a featured dancer, touring internationally with the Lewitzky dance company for over a decade. After her work with the company, Amy was hired by the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Inglewood, California as a physical therapist for three and a half years. In 1995, after receiving her MFA in dance from the University of Washington-Seattle and teaching at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Ms. Ernst joined the UA School of Dance faculty. Amy has shared her insight and wisdom of dance with generations of young artists, teaching all levels of Modern Dance Technique and Choreography, Dance Injury Prevention, Dance Kinesiology, and Biomechanics for Dance.

During her time at the University of Arizona, Amy was a teacher, a choreographer, a mentor, a friend, and most importantly, family.
Congratulations Amy! We can’t thank you enough! 💗

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Thank you for everything Amy. Happy retirement and congratulations! Good luck on everything the future has in store for you.

Happy retirement Amy! Congratulations! Thank you for being you. Best of luck on all of your new advatures that await.

Aww happy retirement Amy!!! Thank you for everything !!! Congrats and wish you only the best !! Xoxoxo

Thank you for being a wonderful teacher, choreographer and mentor. Congratulations on your retirement. ❤️

Happy retirement Amy!! Thank you for all you put into the UofA dance program, it truly was a special place for me personally because of you! Best of luck on all your new adventures ahead!! ❤️

Happy retirement Amy! You have given so much into each student, class, and day. It’s time for you to give to yourself. Thank you for inspiring us and made myself who I am with your care and guidance. I hope this time to yourself repays you all that you’ve given. 💕

Happy Retirement, Amy!! You've been an inspiration to so many 💖

Such a fabulous photograph, Amy! Talent, Mentorship, Wisdom, YES!

Brava Amy, blessings for a wonderful retirement as you join the rest of us dancing "babies."

Happy retirement congradulations

Thank you for your sincere heart Amy! You gave so much to so many and we took it in thousands of directions. I'll never forget you. Sending love and prayers to you always. Congratulations!!! 😊❤🙏

Congrats! You made it!

A true pleasure to be able to work with Ms Ernst these past six years. All the best for the travels ahead.

All the Best! It was great working with you....

Amy, you forever touched my heart, my soul and my artistry. Then you and Godspeed 💖

Congratulations!!

Congratulations!

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~Introducing...The Class of 2020~

Today we celebrate The UA School of Dance Graduating Class of 2020. From the countless hours spent in the studio to all of your shining moments on stage, you each have worked so hard and triumphed in the face of adversity. Today, WE CELEBRATE YOU!
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You are all amazing artists. Congratulations on your achievements.

Congratulations! 🎉🍾🎈🎊 The world is waiting for you!

Congratulations to everyone!❤️

Congratulations!!🎉

Congratulations..

Congratulations

Congrats Class of 2020! 🎉

Congratulations Grads!!!

Congratulations graduates!!

CONGrats to All!!

Congratulations

Bravi class of 2020!

Congratulations graduates! ❤

Congrats Class of 2020!!! ♥️💕♥️

Congratulations Vivianna DeSantiago👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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/// Exciting News ///

We’ve launched “Alumni Stories” on our website! This new interactive feature will help keep us connected to all the UA Dance alumni around the globe. To our current and soon-to-be alumni, we want to hear from you! bddy.me/2WgrG8b

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Jaclyn Hamric

Congratulations to Delphine Chang for being voted as the class of 2020 School of Dance Outstanding Senior! Delphine was also chosen as the Arizona Arts Outstanding Senior!
We are so proud of you Delphine!

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Fantastic and congratulations! 🎉 Best wishes for your bright future!

🌹Congratulations beautiful job! My son's girlfriend dances with UofA, another amazing talent, absolutely loves it and speaks very highly of it.

Amazing Such a dedicated hard working human! Congrats!

#Bethechang You are a force of good in this world. Go forth and spread those wings! Thank you The University of Arizona School of Dance and every single person in her circle who ever believed in her, challenged her, and supported her journey so far. Thank you village. We are all so proud of you Delphine Chang💗

Congratulations 💓 So proud of you!!

Congratulations Wildcat!

Well deserved!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

Congratulations, Delphine!

Wow, what an honor! Congrats!

Congratulations Delphine!!!

Congratulations Delphine! You’ve always been a star 💫 to me❤️ You move through life as you do dance with beauty, style, and utmost grace.

Thank you for this! So much love for my UA Dance fam ♥️

Congratulations!

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!!!❣️ 👏👏👏

Congratulations!

Congrats Delphine Chang!💕

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