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Author: harrietanderson

  • Beatrice Korver ’23

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    “GAC theatre has given me the opportunity to explore and be involved in all areas of interest I have had. I’ve been able to find what I want to pursue and follow that path. Also, playing with movers and LEDs is fun!”

  • Lillian Kline ’22

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    “In my first two years at Gustavus I had several tastes of what physical theatre is, and the difference between ensemble based work vs. doing a show with casted roles.  I was part of a student directed physical theatre piece, Tethered, took a performance J-term that paired Suzuki acting technique with Viewpoints, and was part…

  • Elisabeth Kray ’23

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    “Before Gustavus I was not a curious dancer. With what I have learned in the last three years, including the promotion of internal feeling and consciousness, I am now a curious dancer. I am curious about how movement and placement feels in my body. I am curious about how these movements relate back to technique…

  • Grace Kearney ’25

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    “This department has welcomed me with open arms, even though I’m not a major — although they’re doing their best to change that! Already, these amazing people are like family to me, and I honestly can’t believe how lucky I am to be able to call them my friends.”

  • Mary Juelich ’24

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    “I have learned so much about myself as a dancer and person from my time dancing at Gustavus. The dance department faculty has given me many opportunities to learn, create, and perform. One of the most rewarding experiences was being able to choreograph a solo and present my work at the American College Dance Association…

  • Aiya Jorde ’24

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    “Prior to attending Gustavus, I had no prior experience or knowledge about theatre. However, upon taking my first acting class during my sophomore year, I found that the Gustavus theatre department had the ability to bring out aspects of myself that I never knew existed. The community welcomed me warmly and allowed me to expand…

  • Emily Haugen ’23

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    “The thing that sets Gustavus Theatre & Dance apart is the community. There’s incredible support and kindness from all of the students but you also feel very supported by the faculty in a way that encourages you to do your best and keep learning new things about yourself and your craft. I’ve been able to…

  • Emma Forsyth ’25

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    “The Gustavus Theatre & Dance Department has provided me an opportunity to continue my dance education as well as given me a community where I feel I truly belong. The faculty within the dance major devote abundant attention to each student to ensure that every dancer knows they are important.”

  • Sydney Dimapelis ’24

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    “I chose Gustavus Theatre & Dance because it gave me the tools for the creative expression I was looking for in the theatre world. The program provided me with tools and skills that are unique and the classes involve learning new skills from great professors and students. This department provides all the things I have…

  • Elyse Doeden ’23

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    “The dance program at Gustavus is like my second home. I have loved learning the uniqueness of each professor’s own style from being in classes with them and being casted in their pieces. The dance program is one of my favorite aspects of being at Gustavus!”