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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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Principal Artists Beckanne Sisk and Chase OConnell. (Photo by Beau Pears | Courtesy of Ballet West)

You’re Not Too Unsophisticated for Ballet West’s Production of “Onegin”

By Alison Myers, Arts Writer April 8, 2019

  For those of you who have challenged your friend to a duel, married a prince or at the very least experienced unrequited love, “Onegin” is the show for you. Ballet West presents this celebrated...

Dancers rehearse Landscape, by Hailey Caminiti, for the Modern Dance Student Concert. Courtesy University of Utah School of Dance.

The Modern Dance Student Concert is Visually Captivating and Powerful

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor April 2, 2019

  There is something incredibly important about student-led work. It’s a culmination of all the training in an arts degree — proving an ability to not only do the work that someone hands to...

Chang Liu performs in his own piece Ma (間). Photo by Tori Duhaime.

Chang Liu’s Journey Through the Dance World

By Sofia Sant'Anna-Skites March 31, 2019

  Chang Liu is a third-year modern dance MFA candidate in the School of Dance at the University of Utah. His most recent accomplishment is the creation of a piece called “Ma (間)." Liu presented...

(Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Bringing West African Dance to a Western Culture

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer March 21, 2019

  West African dance is becoming more common among dance studios, collegiate dance programs and social parties. Teaching methods vary, however. For example, you may be in Las Vegas and come across...

ACDA March 13-16 - Courtesy of Brent Schneider

Dancers Will Take Over the U at the Upcoming ACDA Conference

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer March 6, 2019

  Spring break is upon us. What does this mean? As most students will depart from the University of Utah, leaving it barren and lifeless, 530 collegiate dancers and their adjoining faculty will...

Photo by Dat Nguyen | MotionVivid

‘Xx’ Modern Senior Concerts: The Neapolitan Ice Cream of Dance

By Sofia Sant'Anna-Skites March 3, 2019

  What is modern dance? “Xx,” a two-part performance series, answered this question: it is whatever a choreographer desires and produces. Over the course of the academic year, the University...

Juliet Doherty and Myles Woolstenhulme in An American in Paris. (Photo by Douglas Carter, Courtesy Hale Center Theatre)

‘An American in Paris’ Soars at Hale Centre Theatre

By Josh Petersen February 28, 2019

  In most musicals, the emotionally charged moments coincide with equally bravura vocal performances. In “An American in Paris,” now playing at Hale Centre Theatre, the dramatic climax contains...

Brooklyn Burbidge & Roland Jones - La Fille Mal Gardée Rehearsal  Courtesy: Maggie Wright-Tesch

‘La Fille Mal Gardée:’ Ballet’s Original Rom-Com

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer February 10, 2019

  With the mixture of classical romantic-era ballet and a charming romantic comedy, "La Fille Mal Gardée" truly was a delightful evening at the ballet. The University of Utah ballet program brought...

Get Ready for the Holidays with Ballet Wests The Nutcracker

Get Ready for the Holidays with Ballet West’s “The Nutcracker”

By Palak Jayswal, Arts Editor December 10, 2018

  Is it really Christmas without “The Nutcracker?” After all, it’s one of the biggest staples of the holiday season. From the music to the story, “The Nutcracker” is a classic that always...

Courtesy Salt Lake Acting Company

“Pinkalicious” is Visually Captivating and Adorable

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor December 5, 2018

Familiar holiday jingles now ring through every store, the glow of the neighborhood’s lights reflect across the snow and the air carries the undeniably festive smell of pine trees. Garb and decor fall...