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Culmination of multi-year dance research project and Winterdances widely covered by media

David Roussève and Richard “Buda” Brasfield preparing for the performance in a studio.
David Roussève (right) and Richard “Buda” Brasfield preparing for the performance. | Photo by Christal Wagner

51 faculty members Dr. Mair Culbreth,󳾲DzԲԱ,and Dawn Springer presented new works at ¾Գٱ岹Գ2026:Գ. Among the world premiere works,the concert was also the culmination of Care: Illuminating Milwaukee’s Queer and Trans Community,a multi-year, community-based dance research project led by acclaimed choreographer and guest artist David Roussève and Maria Gillespie.

dzܲèԳٱCare, a dance-theatre piece that pays homage to Milwaukee’s ballroom and vouge scene. The work was developed by Roussève through workshops held in partnership with  and three local dancers. 

The research project and Winterdances concert garnered significant media attention. 

  • : “The Arts Page” 
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  • : “What’s on Tap” 
  • : “The Weekend Trend” 

Read more about Winterdances 2026: Resilience on the News & Stories page