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May 19, 1:07 am

Spring Sing 2023: Samahang Modern prepares to ‘wow’ Bruins with various dance forms

For the first time since its founding in 1986, Samahang Modern is taking the Spring Sing stage. The competitive dance team will be performing an open-style set that is a variation of its piece presented at Ultimate Brawl, another dance competition, said third-year chemical engineering student and general member Sofia Odeste. Read more...

Photo: Samahang Modern poses together in a desert setting. The competitive dance team will perform at this year’s Spring Sing on Friday. (Courtesy of Justin Luong)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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May 18, 12:02 pm

‘The masculine machine’: Student theater production ‘Sharty’ explores vulnerability in male spaces

“Sharty” is turning on the nozzle for a soirée of social hierarchy and masculinity. Untitled Theatre Company’s production of “Sharty” will be partying on the stage in 1330 Macgowan Hall beginning Friday. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “Sharty” performs on a red and illuminated stage. The play will run from May 19-21. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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May 14, 8:24 pm

Theater review: ‘SIX’ presents female retelling of history with modern pop zeal

This post was updated May 15 at 2:24 p.m. The queens are rightfully reclaiming their place both on the throne and in history. Until June 10, the ex-wives of Henry VIII will be ruling the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Read more...

Photo: The national tour cast of “SIX” perform on stage. The musical will run until June 10 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. (Courtesy of Patrick Gray/KabikPhotoGroup.com)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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May 12, 3:15 pm

‘un/ending’ performances showcase ‘circularity of life’ with original choreography

As spring quarter nears its end, the choreographers of “un/ending” see a new beginning. This Friday and Saturday, 12 choreographers from the Department of World Arts and Culture/Dance will present their original pieces at the Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater. Read more...

Photo: In front of a blue backdrop, performers dressed in black surround an individual with their arms stretched out as part of “un/ending.” The showcase includes 12 choreographed works from 12 graduating dance students. (Shengfeng Chien/Daily Bruin staff)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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May 9, 10:13 pm

Indonesian Culture Night to spotlight LGBTQ+ experience through Balinese dance

The Association of Indonesian Americans is set to unveil an authentic encapsulation of the community’s culture Wednesday. The second annual Indonesian Culture Night, titled “Take a Breath,” seeks to bring light to the distinctive experiences of Indonesian Americans on Wednesday night in the Ackerman Union Grand Ballroom, said director of ICN and third-year Asian American studies and public affairs student Sonia Liu. Read more...

Photo: Four dancers motion with arms outward in a courtyard. First-year biochemistry student and dance coordinator Cara Susilo said she aimed to merge American and Balinese dance styles. (Courtesy of Dylan Djoenadi)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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May 9, 1:46 pm

Theater review: ‘Hairspray’ joins vibrant visuals, charismatic performances in dazzling show

This post was updated May 15 at 2:27 p.m. “Hairspray” is stylishly welcoming audiences to the ’60s. The nicest kids in town will be dancing on the Dolby Theatre stage until May 21. Read more...

Photo: Niki Metcalf (left) and Andrew Levitt (right) play Tracy and Edna in “Hairspray.” The musical will run until May 21 at the Dolby Theatre. (Courtesy of “Hairspray”)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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April 27, 2:26 pm

Spirituality, ancestral roots flourish in ‘behind the house is the garden’

This post was updated April 27 at 8:56 p.m. SAMMAY Peñaflor Dizon is taking spectators on a journey back to their roots. Dizon’s ritualistic piece “behind the house is the garden” will be showcased by UCLA’s Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance this Thursday and Friday in the Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater. Read more...

Photo: SAMMAY Peñaflor Dizon, a fine arts graduate student in the department’s choreographic inquiry program, stands alongside the cast of “behind the house is the garden.” The retrospective visual and movement-based piece created by Dizon seeks to honor the memory of their grandmother, Nanay Carling. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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