Photo Editor Melissa Houston gets ready for a dance recital in 2007. The moment reflects her early years of passion for performing, which would later inspire her career in journalism and photography. Photo courtesy of Melissa HoustonFor as long as I can remember, I have always lived in front of a camera. Whether it was through dance videos, gymnastic competitions or even just … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding Beauty in Imperfections
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Jesus Moves: Pepperdine University’s First Dance Ministry
When words fall short, dance provides a way for students to express their faith. Pepperdine has 95 active clubs on campus, including 11 Student-Led Ministires, according to Peppervine. Jesus Moves, the newest ministry, became official in January. It offers classes combining both physical motion and spiritual praise. “Our mission is to minister the heart of the Lord … [Read more...] about Jesus Moves: Pepperdine University’s First Dance Ministry
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Showcases Young Talent in Smothers Theatre
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company brought elegance, energy and emotion to the Smothers Theatre stage March 13. The performance by ABT Studio Company was a collection of seven dances of both classical ballet and contemporary-infused pieces. Pepperdine alumna Jacqueline Cleaveland ('24), an audience member at the performance, said the show was a true display of ABT … [Read more...] about American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Showcases Young Talent in Smothers Theatre
Dance in Flight Touches Hearts Through Performing ‘Wonder’
A supportive, interconnected student-led community spent hours, weekends and late nights assembling a performance bursting with talent, passion and a heart for connecting movement to a riveting message, student dancers said. Dance in Flight (DIF) held its annual performance last week March 14-16, in Smothers Theatre. The performance captured the theme of "Wonder" with 23 … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Touches Hearts Through Performing ‘Wonder’
Panelists Discuss Art as Resistance for Black History Month
February sparks community — bringing people together to celebrate Black history to learn about the past that curates the present culture in the U.S. and to analyze the present that creates the future. A panel of six doctoral students from the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology celebrated by discussing their own cultural and artistic backgrounds, connecting … [Read more...] about Panelists Discuss Art as Resistance for Black History Month
