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Press Release

UNCSA raises $25K for Hurricane Helene relief in western North Carolina

UNCSA has raised more than $25,000 from ticket sales and donations to the Piedmont Triad Chapter of the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts following the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene on western North Carolina. Following the hurricane, UNCSA announced that it would donate 100% of proceeds from ticket sales for performances from Sept. 26 through Oct. 31 to the Red Cross.

Press Release

UNCSA to donate performance proceeds to Hurricane Helene relief in western North Carolina

UNCSA has announced that it will donate 100% of proceeds from ticket sales for performances from Sept. 26 through Oct. 31 to the Piedmont Triad Chapter of the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts following the effects of Hurricane Helene on western North Carolina.

Working Theater, UNCSA and Kenan Institute for the Arts forge new partnership

UNCSA, Working Theater and the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts have announced a new partnership launching with a fellowship program supporting the development of Working Theater's "La Dureza" project, a powerful exploration of the lives and struggles of delivery workers in New York City.

Tim Miller residency inspires creative liberation

The five-day residency, sponsored by the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts, culminated in a presentation for the UNCSA community and gave participants inspiration and a fresh perspective on their craft.

Slam dunks to symphonies: Gavin Hardy's path to musical stardom

Gavin Hardy was Clemmons Middle School's star basketball player. But he's always maintained a second passion: classical music. He's now graduating from UNCSA's High School Music program as one of the top emerging talents in double bass.

Dance Theatre of Harlem and UNCSA forge multi-year educational and performance partnership

UNCSA and Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) today announced a multi-year partnership, uniting two esteemed institutions to elevate educational and professional opportunities for student dancers, and provide opportunities to revitalize iconic works from the DTH canon as well as co-curate new works and creative projects.