The University of Akron (UA) presents Collage, an annual celebration of the creativity, artistry and energy of the faculty and students of the University’s performing arts community at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. This year, Collage celebrates the first anniversary of the School of Performing Arts (SOPA), the University’s united school that brings together dance, music and arts administration in one vibrant community of creativity and performance. Collage will also showcase the ongoing partnership with the National Center for Choreography-Akron (NCCAkron).

The film screenings include two films from Dance Heginbotham’s 24 Caprices project: “Caprice #1: Jump Rope” and “Caprice #12: Goodyear.” The former will feature a live saxophone performance by UA Assistant Professor of Practice Justin Evangelist. The latter was filmed in Akron in October 2023 with violinist Colin Jacobsen atop the former Goodyear headquarters on East Market Street, below the Goodyear Wingfoot sign. UA dance students will perform live during “Caprice #12: Goodyear” with choreography by Christine Howe, UA assistant professor of practice.

This signature UA event, now in its 17th year, is FREE and open to the public.

Join NCCAkron Executive/Artistic Director Christy Bolingbroke in conversation with Director/Choreographer John Heginbotham about the relationship between dance, music, and video. This conversation is free, open to the public, and will take place on Zoom.

Dancing Conversations are free public events that locate dance among broader topics and offer an opportunity to demonstrate the aesthetic range, power, and possibilities of dance.