No spring semester in Champaign-Urbana is complete without the return of Mark Morris Dance Group to its Midwest home. The cherished relationship between Krannert Center and MMDG is rooted in a mutual dedication to timeless artistry and the power of arts-based public engagement and is demonstrated through decades of the company’s evocative, joyful, and exceptionally […]
In light of the ongoing developments of COVID-19, we've made the difficult decision to postpone our Dance Center Shows. Rescheduled dates will be announced in the coming weeks. Please stay tuned as we find additional ways to dance for you during this time. Thank you for your continued support as we navigate this time together. […]
Unfortunately, the Out Loud book event has been postponed until further notice due to technical difficulties. However, we are working with the Free Library of Philadelphia to pick a new date. Thank you for being understanding. In the meantime, we've curated a collection of clips with Mark Morris and Wesley Stace in conversation at our […]
Novel Stages is a ‘festival’ of sorts for the unusual time we find ourselves in and the digital stages that now are our venues. Artists will share 30 minute sets of pre-recorded performances from their studios and homes, previously unavailable concert footage, and new creative presentations intended for your screen. Ticket buyers will receive a […]
This discussion will take place on the Center for the Arts Facebook page on May 12 at 12:00 p.m. Grab your virtual front row seat to this insightful industry chat with Mark Morris Dance Group’s Music Director and company members in conversation with Mason Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Karen Reedy. Music […]
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Don't miss (un)eventful 20:20, the culminating performance of the Mark Morris Dance Group's Arts Immersion program! (un)eventful 20:20 features dances choreographed, performed, and produced solely by teens. For the first time, students have collaborated via various online platforms to deliver these diverse choreographic creations, all centered on their experience of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. This performance […]
As part of this year’s online Radnor Fringe Festival, we are excited to stream Words. There will also be a related Dance with MMDG class that is family-friendly and suitable for all ages and abilities, along with a video clip of the company’s dancers performing Words in their own home environments during quarantine. "We are […]