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
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‘Big Five-Oh!’: Pilobolus Dance Troupe Dazzles Students With 50th Anniversary Performance at Smothers Theatre
Pilobolus dancers Quincy Ellis, Krystal Butler, Jacob Michael Warren, Nathaniel Buchsbaum, Zachary Eisenstat and Heather Favretto. The six dancers performed an interpretive dance titled "Day Two" in 2019 at The Joyce Theater New York. Photo courtesy of Brigid Pierce Through unconventional interpretive dance, the self-titled rebels at Pilobolus dance company seek to reinvent … [Read more...] about ‘Big Five-Oh!’: Pilobolus Dance Troupe Dazzles Students With 50th Anniversary Performance at Smothers Theatre
Pepperdine Celebrates the Life of Michael Zakian
Photo courtesy of Ron HallStudents, faculty, family and friends mourn the loss of Michael Zakian, who served the Pepperdine community for over 25 years as director of the Weisman Museum and Art History professor.Zakian, 62, died of pancreatic cancer Tuesday, Jan. 14. Members of the Pepperdine community and others celebrated his life at his funeral service Monday, Jan. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Celebrates the Life of Michael Zakian
Payson Exhibits Special GRAMMY Museum Collection
Photos by Vernie CovarrubiasPepperdine Libraries held an opening reception to kick off its affiliation with the GRAMMY Museum Sep. 5. They hosted the event in Payson Library, where an exhibit of official GRAMMY Awards posters, behind-the-scenes photography and a video interview were on display.Pepperdine became a part of the GRAMMY Museum University Affiliates program in … [Read more...] about Payson Exhibits Special GRAMMY Museum Collection
Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China
Photos by Kaelin MendezThe Chinese Warriors of Peking demonstrated their acrobatic prowess and martial arts skills at Smothers Theatre on Friday, Sept. 28.Julia Kocich, the troupe’s company manager, said that the show is based on traditional Chinese entertainment art.“Everything that they do comes from classical Peking opera," Kocich said, "Which is acrobatics and … [Read more...] about Chinese Acrobatic Troupe Transports Smothers to Ancient China
