Choreographer Anna Sapozhnikov, far right, celebrates the evening with Illinois dance department colleagues. Photo by Fred Zwicky
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Krannert Art Museum recently hosted Erlanger After Dark!, a lively celebration marking the close of its exhibition Making Place for the Arts at Home: Performance and Midcentury Modern Architecture. Held in Urbana’s Carle Park, the evening featured food trucks, family art activities, and a stunning video dance projection on the historic Erlanger House.
The event showcased Good House Keep, a site-specific dance work choreographed by Illinois dance lecturer Anna Sapozhnikov with collaborators from the university’s dance department. Captured on film and projected onto the house’s exterior, the piece explored themes of domesticity, memory, and movement—honoring the home’s history as a creative gathering place established by Illinois dance pioneer Margaret Erlanger.
The immersive experience was presented in partnership with the City of Urbana and Urbana Park District, with video installation support from artists Matt Harsh and Jake Metz. The event transformed the Erlanger House into a glowing stage and celebrated the legacy of performance in everyday spaces.
Read the full article in the Illinois News Bureau by Rachel Lauren Storm: Erlanger After Dark!
Choreographer Anna Sapozhnikov, far right, celebrates the evening with Illinois dance department colleagues. Photo by Fred Zwicky