Spotlights
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Shannon Mueller ('12) attended the Regional Dance America Choreography Intensive in Reston, VA. Says Shannon, "It was one of the best (and most exhausting) experiences I have ever had! I got to meet and work with over 50 dancers from all over the country. The other choreographers were also from all over the... (more)
- Students of the Department of Dance are making waves in the field of dance science. The studies "Dance teaching certifications: why teachers choose specific certification programs or none at all," by Jordan Krinke ('12) and "Changing the dance culture: educating collegiate dancers regarding benefits of effective warm-up and cool-down," by Monica Mordaunt ('12) were accepted through blinded review to the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS) conference in October 2011 in Washington, DC. Furthermore, for the 29th annual Medical Problems of Performing Artists... (more)
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Alicia Okouchi-Guy, assistant professor of dance, was selected by a panel of dance adjudicators to have her choreography presented in the Pasadena Dance Festival Concert at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Her piece, "Interference", was chosen to close the professional concert that included the world-renowned... (more)
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Jennifer Backhaus, instructor of dance, has entered the Hollins University American Dance Festival MFA program. She will spend two summers splitting her time between the American Dance Festival in Durham, NC, and Hollins University in Virginia. Professor Backhaus' award-winning local company, Backhausdance... (more)
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Napoleon Gladney ('08) is currently performing in Wicked The Musical's First National Tour. Says Napoleon, "as a dancer in the ensemble I bring the land of Oz to life through movement and singing. Doing Chapman shows like American Celebration gave me the opportunity to dance in a musical theatre... (more)
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Instant Noodles, a b-boy dance troupe that includes Robert Tsai ('07) and Chuck Maa ('07) as well as current Chapman students Mike Yang ('12) and Charles Lee ('12), plus fellow dancers from UC Irvine, was among 15 groups chosen by MTV for its competition dance show America's Best Dance Crew, now in its sixth season.
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