Oakland University Dancers and Take Root Display Top-Notch Talent in Berlin

Oakland University (OU) Dances Into Germany Students, alumni, and faculty from Oakland University’s Dance Department recently travelled to Berlin, Germany where they were able to learn about German contemporary dance techniques, take classes at the Tanzfabrik dance center ,and work with German dance artists, including Berlin-based choreographer Henrik Kaalund. “Berlin is not only the capital of Germany, and the focal point of much 20th century history, it is also a major center for the … [Read more...]

County Executive’s Class of 2016 Elite 40 Under 40 Winner with VIDEO

Oakland University Dance Professor and Former Rockette is County Executive’s Class of 2016 Elite 40 Under 40 Winner Ali Woerner, an assistant dance professor at Oakland University and one-time Radio City Music Hall Rockette, was selected by a public online vote as winner of the Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 Class of 2016. The announcement was made Wednesday night at Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson’s State of the County address held at the Marriott Auburn Hills … [Read more...]