Ten years ago, Katrina Swenson-Aguirre locked herself in her bedroom, determined to teach herself how to dance with nothing but YouTube and a dream. “I always wanted to dance, but I was a really shy child,” Swenson-Aguirre said. Now, English senior Swenson-Aguirre is the co-president of one of Cal Poly’s largest dance teams: United Movement, […]
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Cal Poly’s United Movement returns Feb. 17 with Illuminate Dance Showcase
According to the event’s website, the showcase intends to help both the dancers and audience “connect and understand” while creating “a moment of unity and togetherness” through dance.
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Illuminate Dance Showcase shines a light on Cal Poly’s cultural dance groups
A crowded audience filled the Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, holding bouquets for their favorite performers. The Illuminate Dance Showcase was back for its fifth year and opened to a sold-out venue. United Movement, a non-audition dance group at Cal Poly, hosts the showcase annually, this year being led by UM’s co-presidents Daryl […]
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The dance team that practices until 1 a.m. for a week straight
There’s a breeze to the crisp evening air. Sweat drips down the side of your face. The choreographer says to run it again, for the fourth time. It’s 11 p.m. on a Monday night. There are still two more hours to go of the first practice of “Hell Week.” Hell Week is a tradition for […]
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Students to illuminate the stage
This year’s spring dance concert, “Illuminate,” will take place on May 22 and 23.
