By Megan Waugh When you meet new artist in residence dance instructor Shih Kun-Chen, you know immediately that you’ll never forget him. Not only does he have contagious enthusiasm and invigorating positivity, he is a talented storyteller, both through his words and his dancing. I was lucky enough to sit down with Shih and hear […]
This weekend, Verbs Ballets of Cleveland will be inspired by the choreography of CSU dance professor Chung-Fu Chang, as they perform the world premiers of “Borrowing Winds” and “Pheasant’s Writing.” It is Chang’s second residency in Cleveland following last year’s session when Chang created and set “The Lily” on the contemporary dance company. The three […]
Beloved University Landmark to Travel to Los Angeles This Spring The Colorado State University Art Museum is pleased to announce that the Campbell’s Tomato Soup Can, which is currently installed in front of Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center for the Arts, is to be restored this spring. The large scale can, signed by […]
By Kristen Downs The senior dance showcase concert is an opportunity for the graduating seniors to display all they have learned from their experiences in dance at CSU. They have put together solo pieces, group performances, and are involved with all the production aspects of the concert from start to finish. The fall show, entitled […]
By Courtney Roling Every semester, a special guest takes part in the fall and spring dance concerts that consist of contemporary and classical dances presented by dance faculty and students. This fall semester CSU welcomed Professor Richard Wacko from the University of Utah Ballet Department as the guest choreographer in residence. Wacko earned his MFA […]
Andrea Palesh ’08 has led a successful career in public relations for the fashion industry in New York City, but there was always a part of her that wanted to keep dancing. “For the past four years I have been working in fashion public relations and marketing, and in my most recent job I was […]
A Different Kind of Performing Arts Student at the University Center for the Arts – Sayaka Karasugi-Ruggles, Dance We have all heard the term “non-traditional” student before at a university. Usually you think of someone who wants to pursue a career change, or a parent who can attend college now that their child is older. […]
Stepping Out 2011 Boulder Ballet’s annual contemporary concert unveils the cutting edge of ballet technique and artistry through varied and imaginative choreography. This year’s concert features works by Ana Claire, Peter Davison, Becky Jancosko and guest choreographer Chung-Fu Chang. The dance concert takes place on February 18 & 19, 8 p.m., and February 20, 2 […]
Article by Anna Baldwin, The Rocky Mountain Collegian Senior dance students Kayla Freeman, Annessa Kohlhardt and Kim Norberg will direct the Student Dance Concert, which is completely student-run, opening tonight at the University Center of the Arts. Auditions for the dance parts began at the beginning of the semester, and since then the lighting, music, […]
Colorado State University will honor the 2010 Best Teacher Award recipients during a reception at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 8, in the Lory Student Center North Ballroom. The Colorado State University Alumni Association and its affiliate student group, the Student Alumni Connection, recognize outstanding Colorado State University educators each year with Best Teacher Awards. “The […]
