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’
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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
Album Review: Kali Uchis Finds Herself in Full Bloom With ‘Orquídeas’
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer."Orquídeas" finds Uchis somewhat in the same lyrical realm as her previous albums of self-love with herself, her partner and her womanhood. Just the evening before the album released … [Read more...] about Album Review: Kali Uchis Finds Herself in Full Bloom With ‘Orquídeas’
Art Is Everything: Artists Define Art
Art comes in many forms. Whether it’s a stroke of a brush, a choreographed dance, a moment captured or a strum of a string — art serves as an outlet for many, students said. Despite the different mediums art takes, the purpose of it remains the same: It is a means of expression — a vessel of vulnerability and heart. Members of the Pepperdine community said … [Read more...] about Art Is Everything: Artists Define Art
Flamenco Vivo Fires Up Smothers Theatre
The eight-person troupe of Flamenco Vivo twirls around the Smothers stage during the final group performance, "Sin Fronteras" (Without Borders), on March 21. The finale brought distinct dancers and props together after the performance highlighted the individuals' initial differences. Photos by Lucian Himes The fast-footed dancers of the Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana company … [Read more...] about Flamenco Vivo Fires Up Smothers Theatre