Dance department presents Fall Faculty Concert

The dance department presented the Fall Faculty Dance Concert Nov. 14-16 in the studio theater of Kendall Sports and Dance Complex. The performance featured works by Five College Lecturer in Dance Shakia Johnson, Visiting Artist in Dance Katie Martin and Assistant Professor of Dance Barbie Diewald.

“Body and Space” course expands the bounds of the classroom

“Body and Space” course expands the bounds of the classroom

On the mornings of Tuesday, Nov. 12 and Thursday, Nov. 14, students stopped in awe between classes to admire some unusual events. Scattered around campus, students in the course “Body and Space” were engaged in two and a half hour-long performances. Seemingly unaware of the students gathered around them, they remained fixated in their art.

FLIP celebrates First-Generation Day with student art exhibition

FLIP celebrates First-Generation Day with student art exhibition

“Today is National First-Generation Day,” Dannye Carpenter ’21 said, standing outside a First Generation and Low-Income Partnership exhibition on Nov. 8. The exhibition, titled “Collective Dream: The Fearless First and Low Income Experience Through Art,” featured a projection of over 100 images submitted by FLIP members.

Student direction puts modern spin on “Pride and Prejudice”

Student direction puts modern spin on “Pride and Prejudice”

Mount Holyoke’s production of “Pride and Prejudice,” written by Kate Hamill and directed by Katy Gore ’20, opened on Oct. 18, just in time for Family and Friends Weekend. Tickets sold out an entire week beforehand and opening night was packed.

New music increases mainstream queer representation

New music increases mainstream queer representation

Representation in mainstream media is crucial for developing and nurturing cultural identity. For a long time, pop music was restricted to how many times a song could be requested on the radio by listeners. However, with the invention of platforms like Spotify and SoundCloud, it is now possible to find niche music that applies to one’s own individual identity

Visiting dance Professor Ninoska M’Bewe Escobar talks West African dance, Alvin Ailey 

Visiting dance Professor Ninoska M’Bewe Escobar talks West African dance, Alvin Ailey 

Arts and Entertainment editor Emma Martin speaks with visiting artist and dance scholar Dr. Ninoska M’bewe Escobar about their illustrious past work and future plans at Mount Holyoke.

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