Dallas-born dancer, New York performer brings versatility, teaches tap, modern, jazz
The day she was born, her mother taught a tap-dancing class. Just like that, Misty Owens was tied to the art forever. At...
Modern form, fluid movements, strong storylines Saba’s signature
Michele Hanlon and Monica Saba had worked together in the Dancers Unlimited Repertoire, a dance company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, for a...
Twenty years in, first dance prof proud of progress
Michele Hanlon’s first solo performance was a strange experience. She was dancing in a piece composed by a graduate student at the University...
The Art of Dance
It has been 20 years since the start of the dance program at UTD, and this year’s fall dance performance, “Score,” will commemorate...
UTDPD Blotter
Oct. 6 A student reported that their bicycle was taken from the classroom building 2 rack at 8:34 p.m. Oct. 7 Four people...
Mental health workers stress importance of dialogue
It seemed like just another Wednesday, only the third day of the fall semester, and Alex Miller was navigating his return to college:...
Examining Ebola
Students, faculty weigh in on disease outbreak, hospital protocol Dallas County officials decided against declaring a state of disaster in the area, citing...
Loved ones mourn death
She was getting ready for church when she saw the slew of missed calls from her best friend’s friend. Jaymi Jacob called back,...
Color, intricate details paint the scenes of holiday film
“The Book of Life” takes viewers on a spiritual journey through three visually astounding worlds to spread a message of self-determination for young...
By The MercuryOctober 20, 2014