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Aura CuriAtlas Highlights from Cyprus
Aura CuriAtlas' first international tour brought us to Cyprus, where we performed and taught workshops in Limassol and Nicosia.

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Dec 11, 20193 min read
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The Importance of Dance in a Child's Education
https://ideas.ted.com/why-dance-is-just-as-important-as-math-in-school/ This article, published by Ideas.com and written by education...
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Mar 25, 20193 min read
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The Story of Aura CuriAtlas
In 2008, Dan Plehal, a Theatre major at the College of William and Mary, and Joan Gavaler, a Professor of Dance, developed a physical...
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Feb 28, 20192 min read
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Lessons Learned from a Founder of Physical Theatre
It is hard to pin down one distinct origin of physical theatre. However, one clear contributor does seem to have a special place in its...
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Feb 2, 20193 min read
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How to Recover as a Dancer or Acrobat
Dance classes, acrobatics training, rehearsals, and performances are all incredibly demanding and intense endeavors for even the most...
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Aug 28, 20183 min read
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An Interview with Dan Plehal
Today we sit down with Dan Plehal, one of the founding members of Aura CuriAtlas (with Joan Gavaler and Mickey Lonsdale). He is an...
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Aug 7, 20184 min read
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Top Books to Read if You Love Aura CuriAtlas
Sometimes, the best way to grow a passion is to look at things from a different perspective. Physical theatre is no different. Yes,...
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Jul 18, 20183 min read
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A Conversation with Joan Gavaler
Today we sat down to talk with Joan Gavaler, Co-Artistic Director of Aura CuriAtlas. Â She started the company with Dan Plehal in 2013 and...
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Jul 5, 20183 min read
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Developing Communication Skills With Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre
The world is loud. With television, social media, and everyday mindless chatter, it has become virtually impossible to convey an idea...
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Jun 25, 20182 min read
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Why Physical Theatre is Perfect for Kids
In an age when kids are spending less time exercising and exploring and more time locked inside a video game, physical theatre – such as...
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Jun 17, 20183 min read
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A Conversation with Mickey Lonsdale
Today we sit down to talk to Mickey Lonsdale, one of the founding members of Aura CuriAtlas (with Co-Artistic Directors Dan Plehal and...
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Jun 13, 20182 min read
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