Photo courtesy of Natalie Chan“Dance aggravated all of my perfectionist tendencies. I would go to school and feel the perfectionism stirring up and go to dance every day after school and the teacher would explain her vision [for my performance] and basically say that if I couldn’t meet that standard then there wasn’t any point.”Freshman Natalie Chan … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
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Parsons Dance Takes Flight at Smothers
Photos courtesy of the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts Parsons Dance, a modern dance troupe, lit up the stage at Smothers Theatre on Oct. 5.The group performed six dances altogether, every dance having different qualities and influences than the others. There were eight dancers in all: Sarah Braverman, Ian Spring, Elena d'Amario, Geena Pacareu, Omar Román De … [Read more...] about Parsons Dance Takes Flight at Smothers
Alive In Motion – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Photos by Daniel CasoMaster and SlaveHis body is locked on the ground, eyes to heaven, but a slave to gravity. He is shackled to the music, and the slick floor weeps with his sweat. Blood and tears from practice soak through the ground. He is locked in a battle with movement. His hips twinge, and he can feel the music call for him. He answers, bowing back over himself, leaning … [Read more...] about Alive In Motion – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Pepp Stars On The Rise – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Photos by Daniel CasoChristine NelsonSenior Christine Nelson, who works for the Pepperdine Graphic, is a Studio Art and Psychology double major expecting to receive her bachelor’s degrees this April. Coming from an art background and discovering her calling to work with people, she became increasingly interested in pursuing a career that combined these two fields. She has … [Read more...] about Pepp Stars On The Rise – Currents Magazine Spring 2016
Songfest Soars
Photos by Zach LeThis year's Songfest theme, Happy Holidays, certainly struck fear into the heart of this author, who is less than keen on Christmas-themed music and its ilk. Thankfully, however, the various groups largely averted the obvious song choices, making for an unpredictable and exciting night of entertainment. For those not in the know, Songfest is a Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Songfest Soars
