Cal Poly Salsa is set to perform at Illuminate 2026 with a student-choreographed routine, marking the team’s second consecutive year back on stage after an eight-year hiatus.
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Behind the rehearsals: Lion Dance brings Chinese tradition to Cal Poly’s Illuminate stage
Cal Poly’s Lion Dance team is preparing for the annual campus showcase, Illuminate, with rehearsals that blend athletic endurance and cultural storytelling to share a modern interpretation of an ancient Chinese art form.
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Hmong Student Association to debut at Cal Poly’s Illuminate dance showcase
The Hmong Student Association at Cal Poly will be performing two dances at the Illuminate showcase, featuring a mix of Hmong, Thai and American culture, to raise awareness of the Hmong people and their history.
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Behind the rehearsals: Hui Haumana prepares for Illuminate
Hui Haumana is performing a hula and Tahitian dance at Cal Poly’s Illuminate Showcase to share the storytelling traditions of Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture and challenge stereotypes.
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Behind the rehearsals: MERGE gets ready for Illuminate
Cal Poly’s MERGE Dance Club is preparing to showcase two contrasting pieces at Illuminate, bringing together students from a wide range of majors and dance backgrounds to demonstrate their artistic range and collaborative spirit.