Lisa 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... (more)
Advocating 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... (more)
Unleashing Artists’ Creativity
By Christine Byrd
Matt Bailey, MBA ’12, remembers how hard it was to be an artist on a student budget. He constantly needed film, photo paper, canvas and paints – and all of that was expensive, especially on top of tuition and living costs. Sometimes he just couldn’t afford the supplies.
“It was... (more)
The Claire Trevor School of the Arts' Office of Research and Innovation seeks to highlight faculty and graduate students' ongoing creative research activities at UC Irvine.
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