Jan Erkert

Head, Department of Dance, UIUC

Bruno was always fully present - eyes wide, curious about everything, with his brilliant mind working out ideas and inventing new ways to imagine.   

Bruno was always everywhere – there was hardly a Krannert concert, a lecture, a KAM opening in which we didn’t see Bruno! He seemed to drink in inspiration from every corner of the world - every artist he could listen and learn from, every scholar who might offer a new perspective. 

Bruno’s heart was always full of heart and soul.  He was present not only to drink in….but to support.  He was there to let you know what you did mattered.  He was there to give you a hug, a high five, a smile. 

Bruno gave DAI a beautiful scholarship in honor of Wanda – a sweet and everlasting gift from a soul who loved to give.   

Bruno (and Wanda) gave the Department of Dance, Becky, our most treasured faculty, and Natalie, our phenomenal photographer. We will forever be thankful.

Bruno’s capacity for living a well lived life is inspiring!