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UTEP to host World Dance Alliance Americas assembly

UTEP to host World Dance Alliance Americas assembly

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia Editor January 29, 2019

The Department of Theatre and Dance at UTEP will host The World Dance Alliance Americas (WDA) annual general assembly for the first time from Feb. 13 to 17 at the UTEP Wise Family Theatre at the Fox Fine Arts.  The highly anticipated conference, “Moviendo...

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Theatre and Dance awarded $15,000 grant ahead of new production

Theatre and Dance awarded $15,000 grant ahead of new production

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor September 11, 2018

The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance is a recipient of a $15,000 grant, which will be used to host a month-long celebration for the National Endowment for the Arts in El Paso. The NEA Big Read grant is awarded to organizations that broaden the understanding...

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Ben Lipitz (Pumbaa) and Shacura Wade(Ensemble) taught the kids how to dance a sequence inspired by the Lion Kings' musical number, "He Lives in You," on Wednesday, June 6 at the Stayton Theatre.

Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ cast members teach local children how to stay healthy

Elenie Gonzalez, Web Editor June 7, 2018

Cast members of the hit Broadway show Disney’s “The Lion King” held a special wellness workshop for children of military families at the Stayton Theater in Ft. Bliss military base on Wednesday, June 6. The show, which is currently touring in...

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Iconic Pop pays tribute to the zeitgeist of the '60s.

‘Iconic Pop’: a tribute to dance and music

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 10, 2018

As the lights dimmed, a video of Elvis Presley dancing and singing during his audition for Warner Brothers appeared on stage. Iconic Pop’s first number, “Euphoria in an Age of Anxiety,” was about to start. A mistress of ceremonies played...

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Senior dance majors Julian Maldonado and Gabriella Moreno will be graduating together after spending most of their college careers together.

Couple finds love through mutual passion for dance

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief May 3, 2016

As they walk from class and toward Centennial Plaza, Gabriella Moreno and Julian Maldonado gracefully stroll through campus hand in hand, at times looking into each others’ eyes and smiling. Even if you didn’t know they were dancers, you would be...

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The Prospector News Weekly October 24

Amanda Guillen and Kimberly Valle October 24, 2014

This week in news, a demonstration on campus raises awareness for missing Mexican college students, International Food Fair to take place in the Union Plaza, UTEP haunted tours to frighten guests, dance major to help young children with down syndrome...

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Senior dance major Maira Montes practices her dance skills outside of school. She also teaches lessons in her spare time.

Students dance their way to a healthier life

Amber Gomez, Staff Reporter April 1, 2014

Leaping across the stage with grace and agility, these performers will leave you in awe of the talent they bring forth. Students who are pursuing dancing as a major are preparing to become performers or choreographers. They will spend hours rehearsing...

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