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  • Perpich Arts High School Dance Program Presents “Invisible Threads”

    December 8, 2025

    From all corners of the state, the dancers of the Perpich Arts High School Dance Program moved their audiences with “Invisible Threads” on December 4th and 5th. The winter concert was the culmination of a semester of work. The dancers demonstrated their…

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  • Classroom Visits: Meaningful Professional Development for Arts Educators

    November 19, 2025

    This fall, Education Specialists at Perpich Center facilitated visits into the classrooms of arts educators at Ely Public Schools (Dance), Marcy Arts Elementary School (Theater), Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School (Music), and PiM Arts High School (Theater).

    Mary Harding…

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  • Mary Harding, Dance Instructor, Presents at 2025 National Dance Education Organization Conference

    October 10, 2025

    Mary Harding (standing left) presents at National Dance Education Organization

    Mary Harding, Perpich Dance Instructor and Dance Education Specialist, was a presenter at the national conference of National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) in early October, 2025. Harding, who was…

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  • Herb Johnson III (Dance 2010) Performs for Dedication 2025

    September 16, 2025

    Herb Johnson III Photo by Juiceedope (Julius Johnson)

    Dedication Day 2025 was September 15. Dedication is a Perpich tradition where new students and faculty/staff are welcomed into the Perpich community. The faculty speaker, Ryan Meaney (English Instructor), spoke about…

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  • Perpich Arts High School Studio Arts Department Presents: “Reflections” Exhibition

    September 12, 2025

    Perpich Studio Arts students opened their first exhibition of the 2025-2026 school year on Thursday, September 11th, 2025. The exhibition is showing in the Perpich galleries through October 17, 2025.

    Titled “Reflections”, the show features artwork created over the summer by Perpich Visual…

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  • 2025 Minnesota Dance Summer Workshop: Rhythm and Legacy

    August 19, 2025

    Dance educators travelled from as far away as Ely, Minnesota to attend Rhythm and Legacy on August 14, 2025. This year, the Minnesota Dance Summer Workshop focused on both modern Afro-Caribbean and tap dance.

    Dance Education Specialist Mary Harding…

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  • Dance and Theater Educators Study Viewpoints

    July 23, 2025

    Two educators participate in a session about Viewpoints, a movement-based practice

    Minnesota K-12 dance and theater educators came together on July 22, 2025 for a “Viewpoints Tuesdays in July” session, presented by Mary Harding, Perpich’s Dance Education Specialist. Harding…

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  • Alma Soave (Dance 2025) Receives Rotary Scholarship

    May 12, 2025

    Congratulations to Alma Soave (Dance 2025) on receiving the Golden Valley Rotary Club’s Senior Scholarship! Alma will graduate from Perpich Arts High School on May 23, 2025. She has plans to attend the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and double major…

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  • Perpich Arts High School Dance Program Presents “Unbeknown Paths”

    May 5, 2025

    From all corners of the state, the dancers of the Perpich Arts High School Dance Program presented “Unbeknown Paths” on May 1 and 2, 2025. The spring concert was the culmination of a semester of work. The dancers will demonstrated their creativity,…

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