Aura CuriAtlasDec 11, 20193 minAura CuriAtlas Highlights from CyprusAura CuriAtlas' first international tour brought us to Cyprus, where we performed and taught workshops in Limassol and Nicosia.
Norah HuntMar 25, 20193 minThe Importance of Dance in a Child's Educationhttps://ideas.ted.com/why-dance-is-just-as-important-as-math-in-school/ This article, published by Ideas.com and written by education researcher Ken Robinson...
Norah HuntFeb 28, 20192 minThe 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 theatre piece with two ...
Norah HuntFeb 2, 20193 minLessons Learned from a Founder of Physical TheatreIt is hard to pin down one distinct origin of physical theatre. However, one clear contributor does seem to have a special place in its history: Jacques Leco...
Norah HuntAug 28, 20183 minHow to Recover as a Dancer or AcrobatDance classes, acrobatics training, rehearsals, and performances are all incredibly demanding and intense endeavors for even the most experienced of performe...
Norah HuntAug 7, 20184 minAn Interview with Dan PlehalToday we sit down with Dan Plehal, one of the founding members of Aura CuriAtlas (with Joan Gavaler and Mickey Lonsdale). He is an established physical theat...
Norah HuntJul 18, 20183 minTop Books to Read if You Love Aura CuriAtlasSometimes, the best way to grow a passion is to look at things from a different perspective. Physical theatre is no different. Yes, constantly practicing ski...
Norah HuntJul 5, 20183 minA Conversation with Joan GavalerToday we sat down to talk with Joan Gavaler, Co-Artistic Director of Aura CuriAtlas. She started the company with Dan Plehal in 2013 and has delighted in cr...
Norah HuntJun 25, 20182 minDeveloping Communication Skills With Aura CuriAtlas Physical TheatreThe world is loud. With television, social media, and everyday mindless chatter, it has become virtually impossible to convey an idea without adding to the s...
Norah HuntJun 17, 20183 minWhy Physical Theatre is Perfect for KidsIn an age when kids are spending less time exercising and exploring and more time locked inside a video game, physical theatre – such as a performance by Aur...
Norah HuntJun 13, 20182 minA Conversation with Mickey LonsdaleToday we sit down to talk to Mickey Lonsdale, one of the founding members of Aura CuriAtlas (with Co-Artistic Directors Dan Plehal and Joan Gavaler). He was ...