Performing Arts

Chris Leupold, the Isabella Cannon Professor of Leadership and professor of psychology, is collaborating with Elon Music Theatre to create a seven-session program to prepare students to participate in high-level leadership activities in preparation for Grand Night 2024.

Three events were offered during Multiracial Awareness Week 2024 at Elon University to proactively support multiracial communities and recognize it as a growing need, not just at Elon University, but nationally as well.

The Rhoades Grant Dance Concert is Friday and Saturday in Roberts Studio Theatre, supported by a gift by retired Professor of Art Barbara Rhoades to fund students’ creative endeavors to enhance expression and education at Elon.

CATL Teaching and Learning Grants support innovative, inclusive and/or scholarly teaching and learning projects that experiment with learning strategies or assessments, pilot engaged teaching approaches and/or evaluate the impact of pedagogical practices.

Research into the impact of a virtual dance and exercise program on people with Parkinson’s Disease was presented by team members from the Department of Physical Therapy Education and Performing Arts

The concert will feature live music and extraordinary performances choreographed by Robin Gee, Sean Hunter, Ronald Lavender Jr., Eli Motley, Godson Atsu Sokpor, Maurice Watson and Keshia Wall.

Visiting Instructor in Performing Arts Jane Lanier is directing “A Chorus Line,” which runs Thursday through Saturday, and is teaching a course in Bob Fosse’s choreography this spring. She was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Supporting Actress for 1989’s “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway.”

The acclaimed musical will be performed in McCrary Theatre in the Center for the Arts and is directed by Jane Lanier.

Associate Professor David McGraw and Gaby Minionis ’24 share about their efforts to make this annual one-day event so special for high school dancers. 

Mpasi portrays young "Celie" in the film, which is adapted from the stage musical version of "The Color Purple."