Open Campus College is a time of growth, and the Flynn is pleased to be a part of that for many students in our community.


“Flynn dance programming has undoubtedly been one of the most important educational resources for our courses. The students learn so much from getting out of the classroom and into the ‘real world,’ where they can view, evaluate, and make connections on their own.”


—Clare Byrne, UVM dance professor


Our partnership with Saint Michael’s College is called the Cultural Pass. Undergrads in good academic and social standing are signed up automatically, and can purchase a $10 ticket to any Flynn-presented show throughout the year. They can buy tickets in advance but are also able to purchase tickets closer to each performance. The college then subsidizes each ticket purchased by paying the remaining balance.


The Cultural Pass is such a success that it was replicated for Champlain College and Burlington College students. In addition to $10 student tickets, each school offers faculty the opportunity to incorporate performances: If a professor requires their class to see a show, the college provides free tickets to students and faculty. The University of Vermont contributes support for an array of world music, contemporary dance, and first-rate jazz performances each year. Students, faculty, and staff are all offered $10 tickets to the ten selected UVM Diversity shows.


By MADELINE BELL, Programming Manager


Students also interact directly with visiting artists through Flynn workshops, masterclasses, and pre-performance discussions. UVM dance students share performance reviews on the Flynn blog, Champlain marketing students advertise upcoming shows to their peers, and Flynn staff visit classes for pre or post-performance discussions. The possibilities of these partnerships are limitless.


“While the cost for professors and students is free when they attend a performance together as part of a class, the payoff is huge. Students experience and explore political, humanistic, artistic, and global issues through these live performances. We’re thrilled to support these short walks down the hill which broaden our students’ mental and ethical horizons.”


“The revival production of Hair was an eye-opener for students in the 21st century; for me and my wife, it was not only a trip back to a turbulent era but a reminder of a moment we shared during our honeymoon in 1969. My students also attended The Graduate and Art, both times staying after the show to speak with members of the casts. I look forward to having other students discover what all the fuss is about at the Flynn.”


—Nick Clary, Saint Michael’s College professor


—Cinse Bonino, Center for Instructional Practice Provost and Academic Affairs at Champlain College


“Anoushka Shankar’s performance was such a privilege, and being able to share that with members of the ALANA (African, Latino(a), Asian, and Native American) community was an added bonus. Being South Asian American, I was pleased to see that the Flynn had invited Anoushka. Her performance was breathtakingly beautiful, and I felt like the night ended in a peaceful and enriching way.” —Rezwana Zafar, UVM graduate student


Frédéric Silberman


Adele Myers and Dancers


Fadil Berisha


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