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Dancers spread their arms at the Rowan Dance Festival at Pfleeger Concert Hall, Glassboro, NJ. Saturday Oct. 5, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Pfleeger Concert Hall brought to life by Rowan Dance Festival

Aiden Seratore, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

Alumni, students, faculty, and more gathered in the Pfleeger Concert Hall this past Saturday, Oct. 5 for the Rowan Dance Festival Gala Performance.  According to Rowan’s website, The Rowan Dance...

Rowan Ballroom Club practicing dance combinations taught by instructor Krystal Bradley. - Copy Editor / Marchella Mazzoni

Ballroom club is waltzing their way through New Jersey

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor September 18, 2024

Coaching student dancers in various styles of ballroom, rhythm, and Latin dancing, the Rowan University Ballroom Club meets every Monday and Wednesday at LaPierre Ballroom Dance Studio located on East...

"A professional quartet, as well as Gala Flagello herself, have been teaching Rowan’s wind ensemble master classes all week, and the quartet performed alongside them for the next piece." - Staff Writer / Beth Cimaglia.

An unforgettable evening of melody & harmony: Highlights from Rowan’s Wind Ensemble Spring concert

Beth Cimaglia April 24, 2024

Rowan’s wind ensemble performed its spring concert in Pfleeger on Thursday evening. Conducted by the director of bands Dr. Joseph Higgins, the ensemble took us through a medley of symphonic sounds...

"Some advice that Giannattasio is based on growing, learning, and evolving as an artist and performer." - Photo via Giannattasio's Instgram

Dancing through degrees: Valentina Giannattasio’s dual journey in marketing and dance at Rowan

Dylan Francis January 31, 2024

Valentina Giannattasio dances to many different tunes during her time here at Rowan University. She double majors in Marketing and Dance with a CUGS (Certificate of Undergraduate Study) in Sustainable...

The dance team placed 5th in open hip-hop and 14th in open-jazz at the UDA Nationals in Orlando, Florida. - Photo via @rowandanceteam

Dancing to victory: Rowan Dance team’s stellar performance earns 5th place in open hip-hop at UDA Nationals

Sarah Shockey January 24, 2024

While other students were busy at home packing their bags in preparation for returning to campus, members of the dance team were at Walt Disney World, dancing at the highest collegiate level. Held at...

"One of the more serious acts discussed the issues of racism and the historical oppression of black people in the United States." - Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey.

Devised cabaret “It Starts With…” sparks a revolution: A blend of poetry, music, & passion

Sarah Shockey November 29, 2023

From Nov. 16 to 18, an ensemble from the Department of Theatre & Dance performed a devised Cabaret called “It Starts With…” in Room 221 of the Chamberlain Student Center. Drawing inspiration...

A night filled with spooky sounds and creative scary costumes at The Fun House for their Halloween concert. — Contributor / Jenna Ascolese

Spooky sounds & creative costumes: A Halloween night to remember at The Fun House

Jenna Ascolese November 1, 2023

The Fun House venue in Glassboro held a concert last Thursday. The appreciation for Halloween was more than evident in this room as music lovers showed up with their unique costumes ranging from Wizard...

Artistic Director Aubree Marchione dances with gymnast Rik Daniels as an instructor for the ballroom dancing class. — Staff Writer / Joshua Ayers

Breaking barriers on the dance floor: American-style wheelchair ballroom dancing at Rowan University

Joshua Ayers October 18, 2023

The American DanceWheels Foundation showcases to the Rowan Community the art of American-Style Wheelchair Ballroom Dancing. On Oct. 17, in Rowan’s new dance studio located in Wilson Hall, The American...

Capturing the joy of dance on the concert floor - a moment of pure art. — Staff Writer / Braijon Williames

Rowan dances the night away at Pfleeger Concert Hall

Braijon Williams October 11, 2023

Rhythm and music stole the show at Pfleeger Concert Hall on Saturday night. Six dance schools— locally owned by Rowan alumni— and a special performing group took the stage for its second annual Rowan...

Rangeela at their audition workshop. - Copy Editor / Rianna Moses

Bollywood enters campus with a new dance team: Rowan Rangeela

Rianna Moses September 13, 2023

Rowan University’s new, coed Bollywood fusion dance team Rowan Rangeela is ready to spread its talent and culture to the rest of campus with exciting new members and upcoming performances.  Bollywood...

Rowan Department of Theater puts on "Head Over Heels" musical. - Arts and Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Head Over Heels: A Celebration of Queer Identities and Empowerment

Al Harmon April 12, 2023

Last weekend, the Department of Theatre & Dance performed a rendition of the musical "Head Over Heels." Christopher Roche, an associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance, directed the...

Dance Extensions hosted their first ever student showcase on  Feb. 4. - Contributor / Joseph Conte

Dance Extensions hosts first showcase featuring student choreography

Elena Laughton February 8, 2023

On Saturday night, Pfleeger Concert Hall was filled with students, faculty, friends and parents for one thing: Rowan Dance Extensions’ first-ever showcase. The overhead lights dimmed and chatter from...

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