March 18th 2023
Ruby Clay, Arts in Color

The Arts in Color Showcase is an entirely student-led and student-run performance which highlights works choreographed and performed by dancers in the university community. Each year centers around a theme that is generally related to social justice activism. This year the theme we focused on is the notion of existing in our bodies versus being perceived in our bodies as it relates to self-authenticity, stereotypes, expectations, and intersectionality.

October 28th 2021
Nina Scire, Arts in Color

Arts in Color hosts annual showcases that raise awareness for social issues and celebrate diversity. 2021's showcase, Close Is Never Close Enough, centers in on intersectional identities. The production team worked in collaboration with student choreographers and dancers to create a final show consisting of several original pieces to share with the community.

January 29th 2021
Jenna Segal, Arts in Color

Range of Reaction was Arts in Color's virtual concert that gave students a platform to start conversations about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Five choreographers made a site-specific dance work, each offering a unique perspective on how they see the world and its areas that need improvement.

November 7th 2019
Victoria Briones, Arts in Color

A World Beyond: Re-Imagining Activism Through Performance was a curated student choreography showcase featuring original works created by undergraduate dance majors. “The choreographic theme of the showcase is “World-Making: How Can We Create the World We Want to Live In?” World-making is a powerful technique commonly used in arts activism. It encourages both the artist and audience to imagine and hope for a better reality. We hope that we can expand the audience’s conceptions of dance performance. The performance will provide a platform for artists to explore their own relationship to social justice issues and - most importantly - their power to be agents of change.”