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Communicating Climate Change Through Dance, Alexandra M. Ryan
Communicating Climate Change Through Dance, Alexandra M. Ryan
Honors College
The purpose of this thesis is to study how viewers react to seeing climate issues communicated through dance. Past research states that an effective climate communicator is not necessarily an expert, but a person who uses their platform to create a dialogue, and encourages public engagement with climate change by making the issues interesting and appealing to viewers. With this criterion in mind, three short dance videos were made surrounding three relevant climate issues. Along with climate topic inspired choreography, these videos contained written information regarding coral bleaching, air travel emissions, and renewable energy. These videos were posted to the …
International Dance Festival Poster_2022, University Of Maine International Programs
International Dance Festival Poster_2022, University Of Maine International Programs
International Programs
Poster for the University of Maine's International Dance Festival.
School Tour Of James And The Giant Peach, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
School Tour Of James And The Giant Peach, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
The musical touring version of James and the Giant Peach is adapted directly from Roald Dahl's classic children's book. This project blends two areas that hold much interest for our current students, musical theater, and children centered theater. This show will incorporate song, dance, puppetry, and intricate costumes.
2017 Spring Dance Showcase, The University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts
2017 Spring Dance Showcase, The University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
The Spring dance showcase is our yearly event that celebrates dance on the University of Maine campus. This is the culmination of the work of over 80 student dancers and technicians. It plays to three packed houses, and has the highest attendance of any event sponsored by The Division of Theatre.
2017 International Dance Festival, The University Of Maine Academic Affairs
2017 International Dance Festival, The University Of Maine Academic Affairs
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
The International Dance Festival (IDF) is one of the popular annual events and showcase that adds global diversity to our UMaine campus community. This event provides both domestic and international students with an opportunity to teach, learn and share with one another through the art of dance. The International Dance Festival will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Collins Center for the Arts at 2 pm and 7 pm. This event will be the 13th year in 2017.
Spring Dance Showcase, University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts
Spring Dance Showcase, University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
The Dance concert involves over 100 students, faculty, and staff in a three night celebration of Dance. The program will include 12-16 individual performances that span many genres of dance including Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, and Tap among others. This event draws a crowd of students, faculty and community members to the campus and has become a very popular event.
2016 International Dance Festival, The University Of Maine International Student Association
2016 International Dance Festival, The University Of Maine International Student Association
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
The International Dance Festival is a popular annual showcase that adds global diversity to our UMaine campus community. This event provides both domestic and international students with an opportunity to teach, learn and share with one another through the art of dance. The International Dance Festival is hosted by the International Student Association and the Office of International Programs. The 2016 International Dance Festival will be held on Saturday, February 20 at the Collins Center of the Arts at 2 pm and 7 pm.
Urinetown: The Musical, The University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts
Urinetown: The Musical, The University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
Urinetown is a satirical comedy musical that pokes fun at politics, greed, musical theater, and even its own name. It takes place in a world where water is so scarce that you have to pay to pee, and the rates keep going up. It opened on Broadway in 2001 and was nominated for 10 Tony awards and won three. UMaine's production of Urinetown will feature over 60 students, faculty, staff, and guest artists, and will take place in Hauck auditorium for seven performances.
Salsa For Everyone!, The University Of Maine Department Of Music
Salsa For Everyone!, The University Of Maine Department Of Music
Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series
Bobby Porcelli and his Afro Latin Jazz Group featuring members of the Arturo O'Farrill Orchestra play a concert and hold several classes related to music performance and dance on the UMaine campus.