by Kim Schneider | Feb 17, 2015 | Admissions, College of Liberal Arts, Theatre and Dance Program
Upon entering Winona State University as a freshman two and a half years ago, I never suspected that I might get involved with the Theater and Dance department. Actually, I never thought I’d be in a dance performance period (unless you count the one I did in...
by Olivia Wulf | Feb 25, 2014 | Admissions Blog, College of Liberal Arts, Theatre and Dance Program
A little over a year ago, a small group of college students gathered inside Mugby Junction. We opened our laptops, pulled up our emails, and double clicked on something our friend and peer, Conlan Carter, had written: a play called “The Fractal Pattern.” Since that...
by Courtney McCaw | Feb 11, 2014 | Admissions, Campus Life, College of Liberal Arts, Theatre and Dance Program
It seems there is nothing better in winter than to approach a fire, feel its warmth and become entranced watching its flames dance. Gretchen Cohenour, WSU dance professor and founder of Dancescape, gently tells me that Dancescape is like approaching a fire–it is...
by Olivia Wulf | Oct 18, 2013 | Admissions, College of Liberal Arts, Theatre and Dance Program
Firstly I just want to say, hats off to the Theater and Dance Department! Teachers called out instructions. Students scurried between the theater and the bathroom. Ushers gesticulated wildly towards the front door, willing everyone to get inside and take their seats....