Cal Poly’s Hmong Student Association is performing a traditional Hmong dance with Thai influences at the Illuminate stage, hoping to bring awareness to Hmong culture on campus.
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Behind the rehearsals: Ballroom Dance gets ready to dance across the stage at Illuminate
The Cal Poly Ballroom Dance Team has been preparing for their Illuminate performance for months, blending technical ballroom figures with theatrical elements to create a unique showcase.
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Behind the rehearsals: SLO Breakers prepare to take center stage at Illuminate
Cal Poly’s SLO Breakers are in the final stretch of rehearsals for the annual campus showcase, Illuminate, hoping to challenge misconceptions about breaking and inspire the audience with their unique blend of structured choreography and improvisation.
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Behind the rehearsals: Cal Poly Salsa’s road to Illuminate
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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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.
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Inside Cal Poly’s award-winning wind turbine team
The Cal Poly Wind Power Club is hard at work manufacturing their latest wind turbine design, with nearly 50 active members contributing to the project and the electrical team developing control systems to ensure it meets competition requirements.
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Scuba certification class has students diving in the Rec Pool
Cal Poly students can earn their scuba certification through ASI Aquatics and SLO Ocean Currents, which offers classroom instruction, pool training, and open water dives to prepare students for future careers in marine biology or environmental research.
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How improv builds confidence and community
Improv comedy is a powerful tool for personal growth, connection, and mental health, allowing people to challenge comfort zones, build community, and experience joy through shared creativity.
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Retired couple’s advice for lasting love after almost 70 years together
Bruce and Sally Blackerby have been married for almost 70 years, and credit their opposite personalities, commitment, and friendship for their lasting bond.