Choreographic works by two Florida State University School of Dance graduate students were selected to be performed at the American College Dance Association’s Southeast Conference Awards Gala on March 8. Khorii Tinson’s “Ghetto Birds” and Marielle Richardson’s “Accumulating Parts” were among the 12 works selected from 49 submissions by student choreographers at colleges and universities throughout the southeastern United States.
Tinson’s work was one of only three pieces selected to represent the Southeast Conference at the ACDA National College Dance Festival in Washington, DC this May. FSU dance students will perform “Ghetto Birds” at the Gonda Theatre at Georgetown University as a part of a Gala performance that features nationally recognized student, faculty, and guest artist works from colleges and universities across the country.
“I am immensely proud of all of our student choreographers and performers from Florida State University for their outstanding achievements,” said James Frazier, Dean of the College of Fine Arts. For Khorii Tinson, and the incredible performers of ‘Ghetto Birds,’ being selected for the 2025 ACDA National College Dance Festival is an extraordinary honor, made even more significant by the fact that their work was chosen by professionals through blind adjudication to represent the Southeast Region on a national platform. This recognition speaks to their exceptional artistry, dedication, and the profound impact of their creative expression. Congratulations on this well-earned distinction!”
The ACDA is a national organization dedicated to supporting dance at the collegiate level across the US. Students attending its regional conferences and national festival look forward to valuable networking opportunities, classes and workshops from leading instructors, and scholarly research presentations.
Each year, student travel costs for the ACDA Southeast Conference are covered by Friends of Dance. This group of dedicated supporters and volunteers help make incredible opportunities possible for FSU dance students. Learn more or become involved at dance.fsu.edu/friends.
