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Four UNCSA alumni named 2026-27 Kenan Arts Fellows at Limón2

Four recent graduates of the School of Dance at UNCSA have been selected as 2026-27 Kenan Arts Fellows at Limón2, continuing a partnership between the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts (Kenan Arts) at UNCSA and the José Limón Dance Foundation designed to support emerging artists as they transition from conservatory training to professional careers.

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UNCSA students to join Dance Theatre of Harlem's iconic "Firebird" on tour this Fall in D.C., Seattle and Chicago

16 students from the School of Dance at UNCSA will join the acclaimed Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) for three stops on its Fall national tour, performing in the corps de ballet of the company's iconic production of "Firebird."

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Learning to "shoot an emotion": UNCSA students make a music video for Eric Slick

UNCSA Filmmaking and Dance students teamed up with indie musician Eric Slick to create the video for his new song, "Mannequin." Led by faculty member Jethro Waters, the project turned a shared concept into a professional production.

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