Studio Stories

Reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance History

“Stories are among our most potent tools. We need to unearth old stories that live in a place and begin to create new ones. We are story makers, not just story tellers. All stories are connected, new ones woven from threads of the old.”

(Paraphrased – Robin Wall Kimmerer)

What You Need To Know

Join ARENA DANCES for new podcasts, hosted by Artistic Director Mathew Janczewski. This series will share the histories of notable Twin Cities dance artists and the evolution of the industry’s landscape through time. Each week will feature a new guest of honor, sharing their story and impact on this gem of an arts town.

— Our guest this week is a CANDY BOX Dance Festival special with Rachel Lieberman —

This Week's Artist: Davente Gilreath

Dancer Rachel Lieberman in a dark dress crouches on a wood floor, reaching one arm up with her shadow cast on a studio wall.

Listen in Thursday, August 13, at noon with Davente Gilreath.

Davente is a Minneapolis-born dancer, educator, and choreographer whose journey has taken him from training at Perpich and the University of Minnesota to eight years performing with Garth Fagan Dance - now back home where he teaches at the University of Minnesota and currently performs with Ananya Dance Theatre.

Tune in here: https://www.arenadances.org/studio-stories

or wherever you get your podcasts for an inspiring conversation about artistry, community, and the transformative force of movement.

Listen in Thursday, August 13, at noon with Davente Gilreath.

Tune in here: https://www.arenadances.org/studio-stories

or wherever you get your podcasts for an inspiring conversation about artistry, community, and the transformative force of movement.

You can also listen to last weeks episode here about David Voss! David had a talent, love, and desire to give back to his community. He enjoyed teaching youth as well as reinforcing the love of dance and movement to others.

Tune in here: https://www.arenadances.org/studio-stories

or wherever you get your podcasts for an inspiring conversation about artistry, community, and the transformative force of movement.

Tune in here: https://www.arenadances.org/studio-stories

or wherever you get your podcasts for an inspiring conversation about artistry, community, and the transformative force of movement.