Eden Landgrover Staff Writer MFA candidates Mary-Evelyn Hunt and Amanda Ross showcased their thesis works in a joint concert held at the UNCG Dance Theater on Friday. Each piece – “Concrete Soul” by Mary- Evelyn Hunt and “A Reminiscent System” by Amanda Ross – has been a year in the making and will be their most extensive choreographic exploration in the pursuit of a master’s … Continue reading MFA Thesis Concerts Display Intricacy and Emotion
Emily Cramton Staff Writer On Friday night, musicians and community members alike gathered in the music building’s Recital Hall for a concert full of new music. It was a part of the Collage Chamber Series, which aims to present a variety of genres and music that represents the diversity of music students, faculty and special guests in multiple concerts throughout the season. Each year, this … Continue reading New Music Greensboro Partners with Collage Chamber Series for Special Concert
Emily Cramton Staff Writer Saturday night, the one and only Lynn Harrell performed a cello recital at UNCG as a part of the University Concert and Lecture Series. From Boccherini to Beethoven and more, Harrell showed off both his virtuosity and sense of humor in an exciting evening full of music. Last week marked Harrell’s second residency at UNCG in as many school years. He … Continue reading Concert Review: Legendary Cellist Lynn Harrell Performs in UNCG’s Recital Hall
Eden Landgrover Staff Writer When dance is proposed in conversation, it is likely that classical ballet is the discipline that is predominately assumed. And within that discipline, it is likely that the streamline, traditional performer that comes to mind does not have tattoos. Until this point in dance history, it has generally been considered an incongruence to pursue a career in performing arts and to … Continue reading Tattoos and Dance: Advances in ‘Incongruent’ Artistry
Ty’Shae Cousar Staff Writer Published in Print February 21, 2018. Correction: The Carolinian misreported Misty Copeland as the primary principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Copeland is one of several principal dancers. The following article has been updated accordingly. Every day of the year should be celebrated when it comes to African American accomplishments. February, being Black History Month, is just one time of the year … Continue reading Black History Month: Misty Copeland, The Prodigy of American Ballet
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor In 1913, a composer hailing from Russia named Igor Stravinsky wrote the work “The Rite of Spring,” the last of his three great early works. Choreography for the piece was made by Vaslav Nijinsky. Up to this point, ballets were the epitome of grace and artistic beauty. Slender young woman moving their bodies like swans across the stage, as serene orchestral … Continue reading The Art of Athletics
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor The electricity of competitive college pride arose in the audience of A&T’s Harrison Auditorium on Saturday, as students from several colleges and universities across North Carolina gathered to compete at Battle of the Schools—African Dance Competition for the second time. Battle of the Schools is a competition and fundraiser all in one, donating its proceeds to the nonprofit Education … Continue reading UNCG Wins Battle of the Schools—African Dance Competition Two Years Running
Emily Cramton Staff Writer A crowd packed the School of Music’s Organ Hall to hear the talented and inspiring Beo String Quartet on Friday night. Created in 2015, the Beo String Quartet formed as an exploration of live performance and string quartet masterpieces. The 21st century is a strange and interesting time for classical music in a lot of ways, and the Beo String Quartet … Continue reading Beo String Quartet: Ending Their UNCG Residency with a Crowded Performance
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor The second annual Battle of the Schools – African Dance Competition is back and prepared to “blow you away” on Feb. 10. The competition gathers campus dance organizations from all over North Carolina, to both battle it out by performing Afrocentric-styled dance and raise money for Education for Liberia INC. The organization is a Liberian nonprofit whose mission, as … Continue reading North Carolina Universities Battling It Out with Their Best African Dance Routines
Sam Haw Staff Writer With the Oscars just around the corner and “Paddington 2” getting stellar reviews, it seems like accolades are being handed out to just about everyone. But, for local independent films, reality is a little bit different. Exhibition and promotion can be tricky on a small budget, especially with all the competition around this time of year. Luckily, many spots around Greensboro … Continue reading ‘Pam’s Great Gatsby’: A View Into An Upper Class Celebration
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