Milwaukee Through Embodied Research: A Film about Interaction and Social Justice

Zoe Glise, Ashley Garcia, Jessica Lueck, and Madison Westreich, “Milwaukee Through Embodied Research: A Film about Interaction and Social Justice” Mentor: Simone Ferro, Dance Oral Presentation Block 2 As movement practitioners, research often looks different than other fields. Rather than…… Read More

Parts of the Whole: Embodied Expression as Liberation Practice

Nicole Gamroth, Zoe Garnett, Autumn Powless, and Jasmine Uras, “Parts of the Whole: Embodied Expression as Liberation Practice” Mentor: Maria Gillespie, Dance Oral Presentation Block 2 The current carceral system is one that oppresses those who have already suffered trauma…… Read More

Rhythms and Songs for the Orixás: Pedagogy and Practice of Afro-Brazilian Candomblé Drumming

Kay Speidel, “Rhythms and Songs for the Orixás: Pedagogy and Practice of Afro-Brazilian Candomblé Drumming” Mentor: Andy Miller, Dance Oral Presentation Block 2 American universities historically have prioritized Western classical music as the object of study. This has led to…… Read More