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UA Dance Advisory Board 2019-2020

ACTIVE MEMBERS

Barbara Algire – Chair
Jessica Andrews
Mary Christoph
Joyce Crain
Merrily Davis
Christine DeFouw
Fran Epsen
Sally Gershon
Rachael Goldwyn
Soozie Hazan
Donna Infald
Marie-France Isabelle
Lynn Karabinas
Catherine Kelly
Tina Klaber
Joe Knott – Vice Chair
Donna Kreutz
Mary Magill
Gary Miller
Matt Neely
Bill Parker
Dorothy Parker
Herschel Rosenzweig
Elizabeth Schulman
Kyria Sabin Waugaman
Janet Seltzer
Donald Snyder
Sallie Tofel
Nina Trasoff
Margy Vaughan
Nanette Warner
Michelle Wik
Neil Weinstein
Wendy Weiss
Margaret Yonkovich

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Ann Hasselmo
Sandy Heiman
Terry Moore
Martha Perl
Amanda Saffer
Mirea Sharifi

LIFE MEMBERS

Kathleen Assar
Patricia Van Metre*
Jean Wagner

*deceased

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Announcement // To Our Dance Majors, Grads, and your Families- Please visit our new School of Dance COVID-19 Information webpage to read our latest announcement, “Fall 2020: What to Expect as a Dance BFA/MFA Student.”
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University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins (@UArizonaPres) confirmed today that the fall semester will begin as scheduled one month from tomorrow, on Aug. 24, with a mix of in-person and remote instruction. news.arizona.edu/story/uarizona-president-outlines-fall-return-campus
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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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Smart call, but sad.

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

Thx for info, look forward to Spring 2021. Will there be any fall 2020 performances?

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.

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

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

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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