JULIA JENNINGS On Nov. 5, the Salem College Contra Collaborators, an organization devoted to bringing contra dancing to the Salem community, hosted their first contra dance of the semester in Bryant Hall. They received a great turnout with many beginner-dancers joining in. Contra dance is a form of folk dance similar to square dance, but […]
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Photo caption: Students An-Ra Moore and Wanjiru Iandiataiyero discovering how touch affects movement in the rest of the body. Photo by Rafaela Chavez By Shania Guy Instructed by Karola Luettringhaus, Movement Research/Somatic Study was highly engaging and informative. Luettringhaus serves as the Artistic and Executive Director for the Alban Elved Dance Company. In the course, we […]
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By Shea Bove Halfway through spring break, the Salem College Dance Company members found themselves traveling the six-hour drive back to Winston-Salem after attending the American College Dance Association Conference. The dancers had journeyed to West Virginia University ready to showcase three pieces and take various dance classes while at the conference. Once the weekend […]
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The renowned dancer, choreographer, writer and director Twyla Tharp, honored Salem College with her presence this October. Tharp and accompanying dancers produced a multifaceted program in Salem College’s Hanes Auditorium. The performance included excerpts from two of Tharp’s original pieces as well as a Q and A with the artist, reception and book signing. June […]
Read More…Salem’s campus has been alive with performances and concerts this fall semester, including the Salem College Dance Company Fall Concert on November 21-23. “[It] was a tremendous success with 23 students involved, packed audiences, and wonderful choreography,” said Associate Professor and Director of Dance Heidi Echols. The concert included 5 dances, ranging in styles from […]
Read More…The International Club hosted its annual International Dinner on November 2nd to the enjoyment of Salem students, their families, and members of the community. The dinner guests experienced appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and beverages from around the world. Each dish was made by a student in the International Club. Some foods were more familiar to […]
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