Faculty and Staff News

Bella, a new documentary that examines and celebrates the life of artist and activist Bella Lewitzky, is dazzling audiences across the world.

Hailed as a modern-dance pioneer, Lewitzky was a California-based dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She was designated one of America’s irreplaceable dance treasures by the Dance Heritage Coalition and won the National Medal of Arts in 1996.

By Kristen Hudgins

Five University of Oregon School of Music and Dance (SOMD) faculty members have received grants for their work focused on equity and inclusion.