Directed by Trent D. Williams, Jr., this transformative four-week dance intensive combines a rigorous schedule of classes with rehearsals, works-in-progress showings, artists’ talks, and special projects, culminating in a performance of works created during the festival. This summer’s guest artists include Mark Haim and Keith Thompson. In addition, Josh Gumbinner, Resident Lighting Designer and Technical Director for the Dance Program at the New World School of the Arts in Miami, will be in residence for one week offering workshops on designing for dance.

Guest Artists:

Mark Haim, faculty of the American Dance Festival since 1993 and on the faculties of NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Hollins University; he has choreographed over 100 dances on dance companies in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Keith A. Thompson, Interim Associate Chair of the Dance Department, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University; danced internationally with the Trisha Brown Dance Company; rehearsal director for Liz Lerman.

G-6 Studio, McGuire Pavilion 1800 McCarty Drive, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32603

For more information, visit: https://arts.ufl.edu/in-the-loop/events/swamp-dance-fest-2018/