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The Brigham Young University-Idaho Department of Dance will perform a showcase of dances across genres on Feb. 11 and 12 to share their talents with the Rexburg community. Since January, dancers have dedicated hours to practice and rehearsals, learning to collaborate...
Every fall semester, students at BYU-Idaho work together under the guidance of student directors to produce a dance showcase called Extravadance. Dance majors with all of the necessary experience under their belts plan, choreograph, cast, direct and perform in the...
Students from a variety of studies graduated from BYU-Idaho this Spring semester, including those in dance and theatre, fields that are often overlooked but have produced alumni who are successfully working in the performing arts industry. Maddy Olaveson, a dance...
Rebecca Isabel Nieves-Alvarez, a psychology major with a minor in marriage and family, shared her life story and inspiration behind her decision to attend BYU-Idaho. Nieves was born and raised in Idaho. Throughout her childhood, she moved around the state and...
When I saw an Instagram account promoting a Heels Dance class in Rigby, Idaho, that said “knee pads recommended,” I knew it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. Growing up, I always loved dancing in theory, but I never had taken a class and figured that at 25, it...
The Theatre and Dance Department’s Extravadance opened Tuesday and runs through Saturday, July 13. The show is called “Now and Then” and is Beatles themed.“It’s super fun,” said Anne Vistaunet, senior, dance major and Dance Society...
BYU-Idaho's Department of Theatre and Dance will present its rendition of "Little Women" on opening night Wednesday.Showings are scheduled on June 12-15, 18 and 20-21 at 7:30 p.m. An additional show will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22.Performances will be held...
Students were welcomed by little Eiffel towers, flowers placed on tables and a red carpet leading up the stairs into the Hart Auditorium to the very first spring fest dance on May 17.The dance concluded BYU-Idaho's Spring Fest and was a ladies choice event. A DJ...
A ladies's choice formal dance will be held on Saturday from 8-11 p.m. in the John W. Hart gymnasium at BYU-Idaho. “We know recently with date night it's been really encouraged for guys to ask girls out,” said Rachel Scott, a Student Activities volunteer...
In honor of the change of season in Rexburg, BYU-Idaho is hosting community-building activities all week long.Students have encountered activities and indulged in free food in the Mckay Quad Amphitheater from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the week.Thursday, May...
The floor vibrates. A loud murmur goes through the audience as the anchors announce the following groups. The light turns off, and the John W. Hart gym is cloaked in darkness.The audience can hear footsteps before the light turns on. Group members appear and show...
During a performance, the audience doesn't see the hours of practice, sense of community or trials that come with being a dancer. Dancers are open to sharing their experiences and enjoy talking about what they love. Melody Royer, a junior competitive dancer, shared...
