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Every spring semester, Dance Repertory Theatre welcomes guest choreographers from around the world to choreograph new works, giving our dance students the opportunity to learn new choreographic methods and dance styles. Points of Intersection features pieces by two guest choreographers – American dancer, choreographer and educator Jennifer Archibald and Mexican choreographer and performing artist Claudia Lavista. We spoke with Lavista, who is visiting UT Austin as a Fulbright Scholar, and a few of her dancers about the process of collaborating on her piece Óxido (Rusty).

Continue Reading Behind-the-Scenes with Guest Choreographer Claudia Lavista

PIVOT, Dance Repertory Theatre’s spring 2022 performance, combines choreographic works by both faculty and graduate students, meditating on the many interpretations of the word “pivot.” These choreographers infused their work with various dance forms, creating a well-rounded collection of performances that span ballet, contemporary, House, tap, hip-hop and body percussion, all performed by undergraduate dancers. To get a better idea of what audiences can expect, we spoke with each choreographer about the unique themes and dance styles that are incorporated into their work.

Continue Reading Exploring the Forms and Themes in PIVOT