Photos Courtesy of Katie WalkerJunior Katie Walker always wanted to be a dancer. From the first time her grandmother took her to a show at two years old, she fell in love."Dance is communication, kind of like speech," Walker said. "Each eight count is a sentence and conveys an idea."Walker is one of the hip-hop choreographers for Dance in Flight this year, and has danced and … [Read more...] about Artist’s Corner: Katie Walker
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Swayin’ Into the School Year
Photo by Lexie WanningerIncoming students got into the groove of their Pepperdine experience at the annual President's Reception on Friday, Aug. 25.The President's Reception, formally known as such, but informally referred to by many students as "My Tie," brought back the ties this year. Instead of removing the "blind date" element from the reception entirely like last year, … [Read more...] about Swayin’ Into the School Year
Dance In Flight 2017
This year’s Dance In Flight took audiences back to the American social justice movements of the 1950s and 60s, portraying the struggles for civil rights through rhythm and movement. _______________________ Follow Pepperdine Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic Subscribe to G News on Youtube at Pepperdine Graphic … [Read more...] about Dance In Flight 2017
Arts Involvement Brings More To Academic And Personal Growth
Photos by Gabby GontaRunning through the backstage door with backpack in hand, sophomore Theater and Advertising major Lauren Jennerjohn races from a four-hour class on the opposite side of campus to Smothers Theatre, just in time for warmups and mic check.The call-board hallway bustles with noise as actors and crew members shuffle between the stage and the dressing room, … [Read more...] about Arts Involvement Brings More To Academic And Personal Growth
Dance In Flight Shines a Spotlight on Civil Rights
Photos by Kayla Lee Art has long been used as a tool for change and revolution. This year's Dance In Flight, which opened Thursday, Feb. 9, took audiences back to the American social justice movements of the 1950s and 60s, portraying the struggles for civil rights through rhythm and movement. The show opened with scenes of glamorous, classic life in the 1950s, with … [Read more...] about Dance In Flight Shines a Spotlight on Civil Rights
