Editor’s Note: Melissa Houston was a member of Dance In Flight (DIF) this past year.Isabelle Ignacio's dances for the camera. She said her dancing reflects the individuality behind every performance. Photo by Melissa Houston.The lights come up, the curtain rises and the show begins.From the outside, performing all looks the same. People go on stage, move, sing, dance and … [Read more...] about Behind the Performance
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American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Showcases Young Talent in Smothers Theatre
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company brought elegance, energy and emotion to the Smothers Theatre stage March 13. The performance by ABT Studio Company was a collection of seven dances of both classical ballet and contemporary-infused pieces. Pepperdine alumna Jacqueline Cleaveland ('24), an audience member at the performance, said the show was a true display of ABT … [Read more...] about American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Showcases Young Talent in Smothers Theatre
‘Dinosaur World Live’ Reimagines Jurassic World
Since presenters first displayed their fossils at Britain's Great Exhibition of 1851, dinosaurs have captivated human minds for centuries, according to the American Scientist. Scientists know enough for people to envision dinosaurs on the big screen, but so much is still unknown, leaving room for people's imagination to fill in the gaps. "Dinosaur World Live" performed March 8, … [Read more...] about ‘Dinosaur World Live’ Reimagines Jurassic World
Student Director Fulfills Leadership Dreams with Dance in Flight
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
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