Members of the 2019-2020 DIF company dance at Ralphs Beach in November 2019. Annabella Nordlund said joining DIF has been one of the best things for her at Pepperdine.Photos courtesy of Annabella NordlundAnnabella Nordlund, a junior English and French major, has been researching Dance in Flight, a student-run dance company at Pepperdine, since high school. She joined DIF during … [Read more...] about Student Director Fulfills Leadership Dreams with Dance in Flight
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Dance in Flight Sparks Feeling into Motion
Assistant Student Director Natalie Chan (center front) leads a number from this year's Dance in Flight (DIF) performance, themed by the question "What Do You Feel?" The show runs from Thurs., Feb. 13, until Sat., Feb 15. Photos by Milan Loiacono Dance in Flight (DIF) takes the stage Thursday night to kick off their weekend-long string of performances. “I think that … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Sparks Feeling into Motion
Artists Collaborate to Become Night Owl Players
Photos courtesy of Fabric Media.Comprised of painters, musicians, poets and occasionally dancers, the Night Owl Players are a collaborative group of artists who work on their respective crafts together. Since 2015, the Night Owl Players have been performing around Los Angeles, most often at the Mar Vista Art Walk. While Venice has gained a reputation for fostering an artist … [Read more...] about Artists Collaborate to Become Night Owl Players
‘Taming of the Shrew’ Debuts in Smothers
Photo courtesy of Julia Donlon The Pepperdine Theatre Department puts a thought-provoking twist on William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” opening Wednesday, April 3 and running until Saturday, April 5 at Smothers Theatre. Scott Alan Smith, professor of Theater and director of the show, decided to swap the genders in this Shakespeare classic. This version of … [Read more...] about ‘Taming of the Shrew’ Debuts in Smothers
Join the Songfest Community
Art by Caitlin RoarkValentine’s Day is just around the corner, and with it comes the first day of rehearsals for the 2019 edition of Songfest. This time-honored tradition that has been going on for almost 47 years is a huge part of Pepperdine’s identity. While participating in Songfest is no small feat, the experience that it brings is something that all students … [Read more...] about Join the Songfest Community
