Fall M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert

Fall M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert

Arts for All | College of Arts and Humanities | School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Friday, October 30, 2026 - November 1, 2026 Dance Theatre, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

About the Event

The Fall MFA Dance Concert features original works from two MFA candidates, Emilia Bruno and Connor Voss. This performance is the culmination of their MFA journey and gives the candidates an opportunity to choreograph, produce and perform their final thesis project.

Inspired by the idea of creating art from ordinary objects, Connor’s piece, Hitting Rock Bottom, demonstrates an experimental therapy program using rocks and stones as tools for grounding and movement therapy during difficult times.

Emilia Bruno’s piece, The Living Room Theater Stage, explores the differences in how people present themselves between performative and non-performative spaces and contexts. Drawing inspiration from Emilia’s personal experience as a dance artist and a member of the queer community, the work investigates performance in a formal, artistic sense as well as a social experience.

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Regular: $30 + $5 booking fee
Students & Youth: $10

Event Dates

Friday, October 30, 2026 - November 1, 2026

Friday, Oct 30, 2026 7:30 pm

10/30/26 19:30:00 10/30/26 21:30:00 America/New_York Fall M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert
About the Event
The Fall MFA Dance Concert features original works from two MFA candidates, Emilia Bruno and Connor Voss. This performance is the culmination of their MFA journey and gives the candidates an opportunity to choreograph, produce and perform their final thesis project.
Inspired by the idea of creating art from ordinary objects, Connor’s piece, Hitting Rock Bottom, demonstrates an experimental therapy program using rocks and stones as tools for grounding and movement therapy during difficult times.
Emilia Bruno’s piece, The Living Room Theater Stage, explores the differences in how people present themselves between performative and non-performative spaces and contexts. Drawing inspiration from Emilia’s personal experience as a dance artist and a member of the queer community, the work investigates performance in a formal, artistic sense as well as a social experience.
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Sunday, Nov 01, 2026 2:00 pm

11/01/26 14:00:00 11/01/26 16:00:00 America/New_York Fall M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert
About the Event
The Fall MFA Dance Concert features original works from two MFA candidates, Emilia Bruno and Connor Voss. This performance is the culmination of their MFA journey and gives the candidates an opportunity to choreograph, produce and perform their final thesis project.
Inspired by the idea of creating art from ordinary objects, Connor’s piece, Hitting Rock Bottom, demonstrates an experimental therapy program using rocks and stones as tools for grounding and movement therapy during difficult times.
Emilia Bruno’s piece, The Living Room Theater Stage, explores the differences in how people present themselves between performative and non-performative spaces and contexts. Drawing inspiration from Emilia’s personal experience as a dance artist and a member of the queer community, the work investigates performance in a formal, artistic sense as well as a social experience.
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Sunday, Nov 01, 2026 7:30 pm

11/01/26 19:30:00 11/01/26 21:30:00 America/New_York Fall M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert
About the Event
The Fall MFA Dance Concert features original works from two MFA candidates, Emilia Bruno and Connor Voss. This performance is the culmination of their MFA journey and gives the candidates an opportunity to choreograph, produce and perform their final thesis project.
Inspired by the idea of creating art from ordinary objects, Connor’s piece, Hitting Rock Bottom, demonstrates an experimental therapy program using rocks and stones as tools for grounding and movement therapy during difficult times.
Emilia Bruno’s piece, The Living Room Theater Stage, explores the differences in how people present themselves between performative and non-performative spaces and contexts. Drawing inspiration from Emilia’s personal experience as a dance artist and a member of the queer community, the work investigates performance in a formal, artistic sense as well as a social experience.
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Fri, 11/13/2026 - 19:30

A Raisin in the Sun

The Younger family on Chicago’s South Side is holding tight to visions of a brighter future, but when a life insurance check arrives, suddenly possibility comes with a price.