Lotus steps are a dance movement found in nearly every traditional Chinese dance. The popular move is also the inspiration behind the name of the Chinese Cultural Dance Club at UCLA’s annual dance showcase, “Lotus Steps: Origins,” which will be held Saturday in Royce Hall at 7 p.m. The club delves not only into classical […]
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Chinese Cultural Dance Club showcase incorporates history, traditions
As a Chinese cultural dancer dons a long, flowing traditional costume and deftly executes lotus steps, it seems as though she is effortlessly floating across the stage. “Lotus Steps 2014: Origins” is the 14th annual dance showcase organized by the UCLA Chinese Cultural Dance Club. The performance, which will take place in Royce Hall this […]
Shakespeare company at UCLA provides fresh new twist on the bard’s plays
Ever imagine Shakespeare creating a set based on a frat party, or perhaps collaborating with Charles Dickens for new plot ideas? Shakespeare Company at UCLA is a group that continues to explore and reimagine Shakespeare’s plays centuries after the Bard first wrote them. The club has attracted students from a variety of academic backgrounds, from […]
Play based on stories of Skid Row reveals sense of community, hope
Scattered tents and cardboard boxes line the streets of Skid Row. The 50-block stretch in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles is known for being home to one of the largest homeless populations in the U.S. But when this surface image is peeled away, the stories shared by people living on Skid Row are a […]