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Daniel Gwirtzman, assistant professor in the Department of Theatre Arts at Ithaca College, presented at the 22nd Annual National Dance Education Organization Conference.

Q&A: Professor presents at national conference

By John Turner November 9, 2020
Part of the fun of being in the circle is the fact that you do see everybody, and, whether you're holding hands or not, you're part of this community.

IC Theatre Lab stays connected with their community

November 6, 2020

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ithaca College is doing remote learning for the Fall 2020 semester. Ithaca College's only no-cut theatre program Theatre Lab is doing weekly livestreams on Instagram to...

The Dedicated Overachieving Precise Entertaining Steppers of Ithaca College (D.O.P.E. Steppers), a group that celebrates African culture, performed at Step Fest on Feb. 22, 2019 in the Emerson Suites.

Step team shares culture through movement

By Gabrielle Topping October 30, 2019

The stage lights fade up as four members of the step team D.O.P.E. Steppers of Ithaca College, stand in a line and begin their routine for the 2016 Step Fest. The dancers, clad in black pants, boots and...

Michael Luis Ristorucci teaches Latin dance to a group of Salsa Night attendees. Salsa Night offers lessons for new dancers from 10 to 10:30 p.m. before the event opens to the general public.

Salsa Night brings Latino culture to Ithaca

By Antonio Ferme, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

Every Wednesday night at AGAVA, it is normal for vibrant music and energetic dancers to fill every corner of the restaurant. People pair up with one another and move to the rhythm of Latin music, as the...

Q&A: Professors dance company receives grant

Q&A: Professor’s dance company receives grant

By Brontë Cook September 25, 2019
The grant, allocated by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, will help the company create interactive digital resources to increase dance literacy.
Review: Singles for the week of 4/19

Review: Singles for the week of 4/19

By Olivia Riggio, Life & Culture Editor April 20, 2019

“Easy” Tycho, Saint Sinner Released April 17, 2019 Mom + Pop/ Ninja Tune Tycho is known for composing glittering, ambient techno soundscapes. This collaboration with producer and vocalist...

Review: Singles for the week of 3/24

Review: Singles for the week of 3/24

By Olivia Riggio, Life & Culture Editor March 24, 2019

“Patience” Tame Impala Released March 22, 2019 An Island Records Australia Silvery and psychedelic, Tame Impala’s new single “Patience” is as colorful as the band’s earlier work....

Members of IC Ballroom practice their dance routines in the Wood Floor Gym in the Fitness Center.

Dance team culture delivers style and self-expression

By Vivian Goldstein, Staff Writer October 23, 2018
“We dance to Shakira,” Hejl said. “‘Hips Don’t Lie’ is our go-to song. Anytime that’s on, you immediately stop what you’re doing, and you just go. It’s Shakira time.”
From left, junior Angelee Chen, sophomore Julia Cohen and graduate student James Yoon dance at rehearsal for K-pop dance group Katalyst.

Clubs celebrate Korean music through dance and discussion

By Matilde Bechet, Contributing Writer October 3, 2018
“For some people, K-pop can be refreshing and new,” Dotten said. “It can be something people find fascinating.”
Sophomore Sammie Watts belts out “Let’s Be Bad” dressed as  Marilyn Monroe in Routine Disturbances’ spring showcase April 21.

Show choir performance addresses political tension

By Kate Nalepinski, Life & Culture Editor April 26, 2017
Kesel said a lot of the selected songs reflected how their group feels about politics, and this showcase in particular was more politically fueled than previous showcases.
 Silvia Spencer leans in close to Tom Seyler as a soft jazzy tune plays. Maxine Hansford/The Ithacan

Intergenerational prom honors elderly community in Ithaca

By Connor Duffy, Assistant Multimedia Editor April 9, 2017
The theme of the prom was An Evening At Gatsby's, featuring jazz tunes from the '20s. The event featured Italian food and jazz tunes from the '20s.
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