Long Beach-based dancer and choreographer James Mahkween held a showcase for dancers to perform at Rose Park, Long Beach. For some of the artists, the showcase was an opportunity to share how they’ve dealt with the coronavirus pandemic.
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REFLECT showcase in Long Beach explores time and a need for art
Long Beach-based dancer and choreographer James Mahkween held a showcase for dancers to perform at Rose Park, Long Beach. For some of the artists, the showcase was an opportunity to share how they’ve dealt with the coronavirus pandemic.
Zoom performances and dancing at home: The Department of Dance’s virtual semester proves tricky for students
As the fall semester comes to an end, dance majors share how their virtual semester challenged them to continue performing and learning despite setbacks.
CSULB’s Grupo Folklórico Mexica dances on at home to preserve folklórico and connect with their culture
Despite the struggles that come with virtual practices, the dancers of Grupo Folklórico Mexica have built an internal and cross-campus community to ensure that the traditional Mexican dance continues on.
Pop-up concert series When Art Happens debuts in Long Beach
The CRay Project founded the new community event series “When Art Happens” to showcase performing artists to a Zoom and in-person audience.
James Mahkween creates “Cat Call” to spotlight harmful behavior and sexual harassment in society
Long Beach dancer and choreographer James Mahkween shares his upcoming project “Cat Call,” a two-hour performance that will focus on topics of sexual harassment and toxic masculinity.
CSULB dance students and faculty take part in an all virtual performance
Rebecca Lemme, the co-coordinator of the BFA program for dance at CSULB, directs an all virtual performance with her outside dance studio, CSULB alumni and students.
The CRay Project’s Long Beach Black Dance Festival creates space for Black Artists
The first Long Beach Black Dance Festival started on Aug. 9, a week-long event created by The CRay Project for the Black community to celebrate their work as dancers and performers on a stage of their own, highlighting how dance is an artform that can be used to educate and make powerful statements.
Department Spotlight: Department of Dance at CSULB
The transition to virtual learning amid national conversations about racism has challenged the Department of Dance at CSULB to create a more accessible and equitable department for the years to come.
‘It’s like a bridge between cultures,’ Beach Bollywood showcases Indian culture through dance
The newly recognized dance team at CSULB, fosters a sense of community and culture for both Indian-Americans and international students.