The Dance in Flight company performed their routine "Feeling Good" on stage Feb. 11 at Smothers Theatre. The red costumes each member wore matched the solid red background. Photos courtesy of Gabrielle Salgado The Dance in Flight company had their annual performance of three shows in Smothers Theatre from Feb. 10 to 12. "Dance in Flight" is a student-run dance company … [Read more...] about ‘Dance in Flight’ Gives a Captivating Show
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BalletX Brings Vulnerability to the World of Dance
The dancers of BalletX carry one another across the stage with elegance during the last piece of the night, "Steep Drop, Euphoric," in Smothers Theatre on Oct. 14. Dancer Andrea Yorita said this piece is her favorite to perform because it is both physically and emotionally challenging. Photos by Chloe ChanDance allows performers to express themselves and their emotions freely, … [Read more...] about BalletX Brings Vulnerability to the World of Dance
Fresh Faces: First-Year Trades Dancing Career for College Experience
Sharon Stevens proudly holds her Pepperdine acceptance poster in May while taking senior pictures in her hometown of Moorpark, CA. After receiving a generous scholarship from Pepperdine and talking to friends and mentors, Stevens said she decided to pursue college rather than a dancing career. Photos courtesy of Sharon Stevens When faced with the tough decision of … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Trades Dancing Career for College Experience
Making Waves: Grace Kruse
Photo courtesy of Grace Kruse Junior Grace Kruse, founder of Pepperdine's first Digital Arts Club, said she wants to provide a creative space for inter-disciplinary collaboration between students from all majors. “By mixing art with media production, engineering, computer science, etc., there’s an endless possibility of the creative products that can be made,” she … [Read more...] about Making Waves: Grace Kruse
Eric Allaman strikes a chord
Professional film scorer and composer, Professor Eric Allaman, began teaching Topics in Media Production this year for the Communication and Fine Arts divisions. He has worked on numerous films and television shows, including A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” and ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Now he brings his professional experience as well as his incredible life story to … [Read more...] about Eric Allaman strikes a chord