The Office for Arts Integration Events

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

  • A. Raheim White
    • 5:30 pm
    • Krannert Center (Stage 5), 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801

    Moving Through It: An Embodied Exploration of Resilience, Power, and Play

    This 90-minute experiential workshop offers participants an embodied demonstration of the healing power of movement to reduce stress, increase vitality, cultivate belonging, and inspire confidence.

  • Photo of Katherine Dunham
    • 7:30 pm
    • Krannert Center, Tryon Festival Theatre, 500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801

    October Dance

    October Dance features the historic reconstruction of Katherine Dunham's seminal work Afrique, choreographed in 1949. This production is directed by George A. Miller Visiting Artist, April Berry. Choreographers Rena Butler and Dr. C. Kemal Nance premier new works; Dr. Cynthia Oliver performs spoken word; and Roxane D'Orléans Juste performs with Sonia D'Orléans Juste.

    • 7:30 pm
    • Foellinger Great Hall, 709 S. Mathews, Urbana, IL 61801

    University of Illinois Philharmonia Orchestra and Illini Strings

    The University of Illinois Philharmonia Orchestra (Philharmonia) performs major literature from the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. It is comprised of students representing upwards of 35 majors from throughout the university community.