In Collaboration: Bill T. Jones and CSULB Department of Dance

Carpenter Performing Arts Center

In Collaboration Bill T. Jones and The CSULB Department of Dance Saturday Night at 8:00p.m was stunning.

The First half of the show was comprised of three world premiere dances by the CSULB Department of Dance which were: Handel Dances, Proxima and Clearing the Sensation of Darkness.

Costumes were vibrantly colored with bright pink, blues, oranges and greens. Even with colors of black, browns and grays the dancers still exploded with beautiful movements, they were truly letting you know that you came here to see a great show!

After the 15 min Intermission, came Act II which was, Mercy and The Artificial Nigger (2003) and Mercy 10x8 On A Circle (2003) both choreographed by Bill T. Jones.

Act II Mr. Jones addresses the issues of racism and grace, the dancing was flawless.

Credit By: Jessica L. Custodio

Dance Classes at CSULB: Jazz!

Katherine Balik in front of the offices

California State University Long Beach Department of Dance has many different genres of dance classes.

The CSULB Dance Department has a range of beginner to Intermediate class for students who are not, currently enrolled into the dance program or are just interested in dancing for fun.

One of the most popular genres of dance in the department is jazz.

 

CSULB Senior Student, Chemical Engineering major Katherine Balik is taking an intermediate Jazz class this semester after taking Beginner jazz  last semester.

 Balik said “I used to dance when I was younger and then I stopped, but then in community college I started up again and now I’m here as a transfer student at CSULB taking a jazz class and it is really fun!”

Credit By: Jessica L. Custodio

CSULB Dance Department Auditions

California State University Long Beach holds The Department of Dance auditions during four dates of the year.

The Audition consists of technique class divided into three parts: a ballet barre and center, a modern center, and across-the-floor movement sequences.  Students are evaluated on technical proficiency including placement, stability, strength, musicality, body articulation and coordination.  Also students who are transfers must perform a 2-3 min solo of their own choreography.

All students auditioning to be a dance major or minor should begin by filling out an on-line application.

2012/2013 Year: Undergraduate Audition Dates

August 24th 2012: Freshman - 11:00am-1:30p Transfers - 11:00am-3:00pm

 October 19^th 2012: Freshman - 2:30pm-5:00pm

 February 1^st 2012: Freshman - 2:30pm-5:00pm Transfers - 2:30pm-6:30pm

 March 22^nd 2012: Freshman - 2:30pm-5:00p.m Transfers - 2:30pm-6:30pm

Credit By: csulb.com/Dance

 

 

An Overview: Dance Program

The Department of Dance at California State University Long Beach is a dance program that provides training in dance with a strong foundation in modern and ballet technique and choreography.

 CSULB offers five different Department of Dance degrees which are (BA, BFA, BA in Dance, Option in Dance Science, MA and MFA) these degrees challenge students to grow as dancers a future choreographers.

Students who are accepted in to the Dance Program are given performing opportunities throughout the academic year both informal and formal productions. Also student choreographers are able to create many new works and have opportunities to dance with the faculty.

Audition dates will be posted in the next blog!

Credit By: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geb7X_8e64U

The Dance Building & Theater

Front of The Dance computer room & Lunch area
The red building is the Dance Lounge

The CSULB Dance Center is one of the biggest buildings on campus.It is located next to the Walter Pyramid and was officially opened in January 1994.

 The Dance Center/ Buildings features:

 ~Seven spacious dance studios

~The Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater

~A Backstage Area

~The first floor includes department offices, student lounge, faculty lounge, dressing rooms, classroom, green room, costume check out, scene shop.



Dance Department Student Lounge

~On the second floor there is a dance clinic, a studio/classroom, and windows overlooking the first floor studios.

~The third floor houses studios, computer/media lab, costume shop, Pilates equipment, recording studio, and a sundeck.



Outside the Dance Department information center



Dance Studio 1 on the first floor

Credit By: Jessica L. Custodio