Loyola Dance Theatre

Dance, History & Culture

November 2, 2017 luctechco

Ten Loyola Dance majors travel to Rome and study with professional company. By Alexandra Ditoro At the end of May, eight Loyola dancers, including myself, embarked on the journey of a lifetime to Rome, where we rehearsed and performed with Mandala Dance Company, a professional dance company, through a Loyola undergraduate research grant, the Provost

Loyola’s alumni legacy: Where are they now?

November 3, 2017 luctechco

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Loyola’s Dance program. We caught up with some of the program’s alumni to see where they are now. Hayley Bullock (Graduated 2014) What is your favorite thing about Loyola’s dance program? I’d have to say my favorite thing about the program is the people, my friends and

Artist-in-Residence explores the musicality of movement with Loyola Dance

November 9, 2017 Jordan Kunkel

By Jordan Kunkel Loyola’s Dance program continues the celebration of its 10th anniversary this semester with a multifaceted artistic partnership and an interdisciplinary dance concert that highlight the innovation of the program’s faculty, students, and collaborators. 2017 Artist-in-Residence, Matthew Rose, from the Mark Morris Dance Group in New York City, culminates a semester of teaching

Loyola dancers seek holistic summer growth

September 30, 2018 luctechco

As LDT begins the school year, we look back on a summer of growth. A common misconception about dance is that it can only be refined through direct dance training (technique classes, rehearsals, performances.) But, this is not the case. Dancers can grow as artists in more ways than one. From dance classes to working

LOUD BODIES: Loyola alumni create art immediately after graduation

October 31, 2018 luctechco

Post-Graduation can be intimidating for many as it is full of uncertainty. However, Loyola alumni, Yariana Baralt-Torres and Maria Blanco grabbed their future by the reins by forming a dance collective titled LOUD BODIES in August, just three months after graduating in May. Both artists said they had considered creating their own dance company, but

5 Ways Loyola Dance Theatre built community while presenting ARTIFACTS OF SELF

November 30, 2018 luctechco

Loyola’s annual dance concert is a highly anticipated event that the program spends months preparing for. Since the audience is only able to see the compelling performances, five dance majors give you a sneak peak behind the wings and share their favorite moments from this year’s concert: “One of the best parts of the dance

Senior Solo Showcase: Preparing for life after Loyola

January 31, 2019 luctechco

Photography by Emma Petersen. The Senior Solo Showcase is a part of the capstone course for students pursuing a degree in Dance. Included in the course is a performance where students work with professional choreographers to learn a solo piece, as well as perform an ensemble group work. According to capstone professor and artistic director

A Look Into Loyola’s Undergraduate Research Symposium Performance

April 10, 2019 luctechco

photography by Emma Petersen Loyola’s dance program heavily focuses on the concept of dance as research. Research in dance is a practice-based process. In an article by Brad Haseman, “A Manifesto for Performative Research,” this research is described as a qualitative process. The traditional process of gathering findings follows a quantitative process that involves high

Synapse Arts Creates Opportunities for Choreographers

April 23, 2019 luctechco

Synapse Arts, founded in 2004, strives to provide artists with the resources to create art without worrying about cost or location. Particularly, Synapse values the collaborative process Located in Loyola Park, Synapse Arts is not far from Loyola’s campus, and, like Loyola’s dance program, has a social justice mission: “Synapse Arts creates, performs, and educates