During class registration, I thought, why would I sign up to do something I’m no good at? But, breakdancing has been the antidote to my efficiency complex. Everyone should consider diving into something new and uncomfortable, for the sake of expanding horizons.
Tag: Dance
Behind the scenes at Scripps Dances 2025
Culminating a year of collaboration, the Scripps College Dance Department held its annual showcase at Garrison Theatre over the weekend of April 11. Performing numbers choreographed by students, visiting artists and Scripps College faculty alike, the dancers captivated the audience with exciting, emotional and powerful pieces celebrating themes of identity, community and joy.
Gyms with Jun: Episode One
Which Claremont College has the best gym? Jun Kwon PO ‘28 is starting a weekly series where he gives conclusive reviews about the gyms around campus. He cites size, amenities, machinery, study spaces and more in order to give a final rating out of 10.
From the top! Tamasha looks to wow in end-of-year showcase
Sanskriti Season is here! Tamasha is pulling out all the stops for their end of year dance showcase. Tamasha, the 5C Bollywood dance club, has served as a haven for people of South Asian descent to keep in touch with their culture and a great avenue for people to engage with the art of music and dance.
Jay Carlon’s ‘Wake’ is a dance piece for collective grief and queer post-colonial identity
Filipinx dance artist and activist Jay Carlon performed an excerpt from their work “Wake” at Scripps College’s Richardson Dance Studio on Nov. 8. “Wake” is a queer post-colonial reimagination of Bisaya rituals for grieving and healing, inspired by Filipinx traditions. Carlon, who sees dance as a tool for liberation, choreographed the piece as an exploration of individual and collective grief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Carlon envisions future performances in spaces designed for queer audiences, emphasizing the importance of creating a world that suits the needs of marginalized communities.
Jake Lialios PO ’20 and Banana Ball are reinventing America’s Pastime
From Beginning Modern Dance at Pomona to busting a move on the mound in Savannah, Jake Lialios PO ’20 peels open “Banana Ball” and his experience going from P-P to the Party Animals.
Niketa Kou PO ’25 and her journey of recovery and resilience
Niketa Kou PO ’25, has found a way to persevere through –– and even find inspiration in –– the injury which changed the way she engages in her passion of dancing.
Improvisational CMS dance class gives students space to ‘de-stress and play’
As a continuation of her research on dance therapy, Alessia Zanobini CM ’23 created a dance class focused on feeling, not aesthetics.
With multifaceted career, Victoria Koenig dances to the beat of her own drum
Renowned Pomona professor, Victoria Koenig, is always learning — both how to make ballet more inclusive and how to spread her love for dance.
Student Kabuki theater production continues legacy of Pomona professor’s sharing of centuries-old Japanese cultural art
Student Kabuki theater troupe KabukiMa invites the Claremont community to learn about Japanese Kabuki theater this weekend through performances and an academic symposium.