Explore Your Creativity

Transcript

Now we are off to the Performing Arts and Humanities Building, aka, the Pub to meet Katelyn, a sophomore dance and political science major and a Linehan artist scholar. Some folks think of UMBC as a science and tech school, but Katelyn is ready to tell you and show you all about UMBC’s community of creatives. Katelyn, you are on.

– Thanks, Alex, I’ve been dancing since I was two years old. I’ve explored the world of concert, competitive and theatrical dance. So the choice to be a dance major was an easy one. Once I found UMBC’s dance program, I immediately knew that I belonged in this welcoming community of artists. The arts are truly appreciated at UMBC, which is why I found the program was such a good fit for me. Something that really drew me in was the Dance Cube, which is a huge window wall studio that looks out over the campus. Being able to work in such a technologically advanced space with a spectacular view makes it so easy to find inspiration in your work. And artist in other disciplines, such as visual arts, theater and music can find just as many technologically advanced spaces in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building and beyond. I have been extremely fortunate to be a Linehan artist scholar at UMBC, which allows me to pursue my dance major on scholarship. And although UMBC is typically known as a tech school, it might surprise you to find out how well respected UMBC is in the arts community. Not to mention the arts program here at UMBC isn’t just a program but it’s a family. With cutting edge facilities, scholarship opportunities and wonderful professors, the UMBC arts program will give you an experience you won’t forget. While I’m only a sophomore at UMBC, I have already gained so much experience working professionally as a dancer and an artist and I cannot wait to see what the future may hold. Take it away, Alex.

– Wow, imagine being on those stages, thank you Katelyn for showing us around some of UMBC’s beautiful spaces for performance and creativity. It’s truly inspiring to hear about your work and see your art, excellent job, Katelyn, take care.