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Dance Student Discovers the Unifying Power of Dance Through Collaborative Research

Dance Student Discovers the Unifying Power of Dance Through Collaborative Research


Department of Dance


This summer, Lauren Halversen learned that vulnerability and open communication allow dance to become more than a form of self-expression: if individuals from different backgrounds strive to understand one another’s personal experiences, dance can connect diverse cultures and mindsets.

“From this research experience, I saw that dance has the power to empathize with others across boundaries,” said Halversen.

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