Photo gallery Dance talk a hit at RedTalk
The Homecoming RedTalk on Wednesday night featured choreographers Frank Gatson Jr. and Rebecca Arends, both UW–Madison graduates. Gatson Jr., who graduated from UW–Madison in 1980, is now a world-class choreographer and director who’s worked with Michael Jackson, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and Beyonce. Arends graduated from UW–Madison in 2004, and she teaches dance at Drexel University and guest teaches at many other universities. The event was held by the Wisconsin Homecoming Committee in partnership with the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement. Tickets are still available for the ReUnite: The ReUnion Experience Homecoming Concert this Friday, featuring Gatson, Arends, June’s Diary and The Band Bazaar.
Rebecca Arends reacts during the RedTalk discussion. Arends graduated from UW-Madison in 2004, earning her degree in History and Afro-American Studies as a Powers Knapp scholar. Since then, Arends has become an accomplished professional dancer, choreographer, and educator. Photo by Amadou Kromah
Audience members laugh during the RedTalk featuring Gatson and Arends. Photo by Amadou Kromah
Speaking at Wednesday's RedTalk, from left, are UW student Anthony Ward, dancer and choreographer Rebecca Arends, director and choreographer Frank Gatson Jr., and UW student Nia Scott. Photo by Amadou Kromah
The Homecoming RedTalk was held by the Homecoming Committee in partnership with the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement. Photo by Amadou Kromah