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Meet the Director
Director of the Institute for Performing Arts, Missy Pfohl Smith, is also the and founder and artistic director of , a contemporary repertory dance company based in 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳. A collaborative artist, educator, performer and choreographer, Missy enjoys creating site specific work that has been called "gorgeous... astonishing… exceptional” and “an absolute masterpiece." Read the message from the director to learn about Missy’s vision for the institute.
Performing Arts Spotlight
Sloan Performing Arts Center on the River Campus
The 30,000-square-foot dedicated performing arts space serves as a site for students, faculty, and guest artists to perform original choreography at the 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳.
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Intimacy directing makes a difference on stage and beyond
On-stage intimacy work has become a pillar of the theater industry, and it’s becoming a more integral part of performances by the International Theatre Program at the 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳.
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The College offers over 200 courses in the performing arts. About 30% of River Campus undergraduates participate in the performing arts each year. The performing arts tradition at UR reaches back over 100 years!
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91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳ is uniquely positioned to advocate, promote, and cultivate the performing arts on campus, in the community, and in the region. If you would like more information about the performing arts at 91×ÔÅÄÂÛ̳, including ways of playing a role in supporting our efforts, please Contact us.