Fall 2021 Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Magazine

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DA N C E

GUEST ARTISTS

A vital part of the UNL Dance Program is its robust guest artist and masterclass programs. The program tries to bring in at least two or three guest artists of its own for 10-day residencies each year, in addition to their partnership with the Lied Center for Performing Arts to offer masterclasses with the dance companies that visit the Lied Center each year. “It’s given our students contact with people in other places,” Ourada said. “And it just gives them a different vision of things.” Previous residencies have included Jennifer Nugent, Lauren Simpson, Paul Besaw, Melissa Templeton and Jeff Curtis, among others. Lied Center residencies have included Troika Ranch, Pilobolus, STREB, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, among others. Other Lied Center masterclasses have included Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theater, Hubbard Street Dance, Martha Graham Dance Company, and many more of the biggest names in dance. A number of Broadway touring productions have also held masterclasses with dance students, including cast members from South

Susan Ourada teaches Modern Dance I class in front of Love Library on Sept. 17, 2020. Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication.

M E E T T H E FAC U LT Y

UNL Dance students participate in a masterclass with Rennie Harris Puremovement in January 2019. Photo by Justin Mohling.

Susan Ourada A S S O C I AT E P R O F E S S O R O F D A N C E Currently teaching: Dance Composition, Dance Kinesiology and Injury Prevention, Dance Pedagogy and Modern Dance.

Ourada is Associate Professor and Head of the UNL Dance Program. After earning her M.F.A. from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, Ourada taught at several colleges in New England before coming to Nebraska in 2004. Ourada is the founder of sloDance, an itinerant band of performers, with whom making and presenting work is sheer joy. W H Y D O YO U DA N C E ? I first began my study of dance at a very strict, but loving, ballet studio in New York City under the tutelage of former Ballet Russe principal dancers. I loved the structure and the rigor of ballet, always trying to do more: more turns, higher jumps, faster feet. I discovered Modern Dance in college. My eyes were opened to new and exciting facets of creativity and invention. It was true love! As my career has progressed, my passions in dance slowly shifted from seeking physical virtuosity to seeking to create dances that honor the capabilities of the people performing.

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Endowment celebrates 20th anniversary

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Circle Lists

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page 59

Music alumna Taylor named one of Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers for 2021

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page 70

Ceramics alumna Willers is NCECA president-elect

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page 67

Faculty Notes

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Korff School alum’s music heard on multi-platinum recording artist albums

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College welcomes new faculty

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page 62

Laurel Shoemaker focused on students

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pages 60-61

Donor List

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pages 56-58

In Memoriam

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pages 54-55

What if there was a future planet made of JUNK?

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In memory of Jack Rokahr (1922-2021

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page 53

ArtsCast Nebraska podcast launches

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page 50

Williams takes ‘Stay Wild’ community art project to Alliance

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pages 51-52

Carson Center dedication events win CASE Award

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page 47

May commencement held in person

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Garrett’s research helps elevate the work of black choral composers

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pages 38-41

Painting strokes build ‘The Human Connection’

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page 36

Horn studio hosts Zoom masterclasses

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page 28

The American LOVE Project launches

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page 37

Student research leads to bike share program graphics

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pages 34-35

Making a bloody connection

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page 33

Oboe student adapts to online DMA recital

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Looking back and moving forward: Nebraska Rep continues partnership with St. Louis Black Rep

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pages 30-32

Carson Center course explores virtual and social worlds

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pages 26-27

College announces new music building

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Students take watercolor course during three-week session

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page 24

Dean’s Letter

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Theatre student designs mobile app to control lighting

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page 25

Meet the faculty

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pages 11-15

Meet our students

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pages 16-19

Meet our alumni

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pages 20-23

Dance program takes its next steps

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