University of Wisconsin–Madison
By Jakob Miller In a brightly lit studio at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, students gather for a class that offers far more than a workout or an easy elective. Dance 115: Hip-Hop Dance Technique and Theory isn’t just about learning choreography, it’s about unpacking a culture, challenging assumptions, and building a sense of community. At the center …
By Jakob Miller Gaby Stark-Torrentera steps into the studio inside Lathrop Hall, where students chat and stretch, their energy filling the open space. With no desks or notebooks in sight, the room feels more like a gathering than a class, ready to come alive with movement. Gaby, a senior studying health promotion, health equity, and …
Aruṇ Lūthrā and a curated mix of multigenerational musicians convene to play live music for LaTasha Barnes’ “Swing into Spring” event on April 12. By Maggie Ginsberg When the request came in, Aruṇ Lūthrā was instantly intrigued: Could he pull together a unique band to provide live music for one-of-a-kind, one-time-only, interactive workshop featuring dancers …
‘Swing into Spring’ celebration offers free classes April 3-12 By Maggie Ginsberg Watching LaTasha Barnes perform is difficult to put into words, and that’s OK. The tenured Arizona State University professor and multi-Bessie-award-winner’s work is meant to be experienced in community, her joy breathlessly embodied by everyone who witnesses it. As the horns moan or the deejay …
By Allie Armstrong Every time an actor steps onto the stage, they’ve got an opportunity to grow their craft — freshman Jenny Duarte Castillo seized that opportunity this semester when she became the only UW–Madison Theatre undergraduate cast in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, the August Wilson play directed by the world renowned Dr. Baron Kelly. …
By Allie Armstrong Bandsaws, bar clamps, and chisels for a grade! Not many students get the chance to use these devices in a lab. But in UW–Madison’s woodworking courses, you sharpen skills on tools like these to excel at this unique and useful artform. Senior Katrina Koppa is one of these talented woodworkers. With a …
by Allie Armstrong Writing stories to present to peers and professors may seem like an intimidating task, but this is a welcome norm for Creative Writing and English students here at UW–Madison. Recent alum Natalie Bercutt was one such student. Bercutt, who graduated in the spring of 2024, majored in Political Science and English with …
By Allie Armstrong November 27, 2024 Acting in a university theatre and drama stage production can appear daunting to a student: the competition for roles, long hours of rehearsals and multiple performances — all piled on to a busy academic course load. Nearly four years ago, senior Kirsten Wisth took UW–Madison’s Introduction to Acting course. …