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Hosted by the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts, the residency centers on AI and the work of acclaimed choreographer and Martha Graham Dance Company member Xin Ying, in collaboration with Mimi Yin and NUUM Collective. The event will bring together artists, technologists, legal scholars and industry leaders to examine the ethical, legal, technical and creative implications of AI for the arts.
Kick off the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra season with a program of powerful storytelling and musical depth.
Step into a world where music sparks imagination and storytelling takes shape. The vibrant "Cuentista!" program invites audiences on a journey through colorful landscapes, inviting characters and unforgettable tales - brought to life by the UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds under the direction of Mark Norman.
The past and present collide as the School of Dance opens its performance season with a dynamic exploration of movement across generations. Contemporary dancers take center stage to perform works shaped by shared training, mentorship and creative exchange.
Amid the upheaval of civil war in Congo, Pulitzer Prize-winning "Ruined" follows the formidable Mama Nadi, whose bar becomes a haven for women marked by violence, loss and survival. She must skillfully navigate violent power struggles while protecting those who rely on her courage and cunning.
A night of spontaneity, groove and creative risk unfolds as the UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio presents a smooth showcase of sound. Student performers explore a wide range of jazz and improvised traditions, from structured charts to fully open-ended creation - highlighting individual voice, ensemble listening and real-time musical decision-making.
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UNCSA alumni contributed to multiple Tony Award-winning Broadway productions in 2026, earning recognition in directing, design, choreography, performance and theater leadership.
Student Feature
In just nine months at the High School Drama Program, Natalie Winstead has grown as an actor, singer and storyteller. From discovering acting through "Stranger Things" to earning YoungArts recognition and preparing for Carnegie Mellon, the UNCSA grad reflects on a transformative year of artistic growth, mentorship and meaningful connection.
Press Release
Eighteen high school students at UNCSA have won a collective 52 awards in the 2026 Mid-Carolina Scholastic Art Awards. The students in the High School Visual Arts Program in the School of Design and Production collected 20 Gold Keys, 18 Silver Keys and 14 honorable mentions.
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