by Violet Garcia | Oct 16, 2024 | CULTURE, Dance, ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2024, MUSIC
Desi Dreamers
Hosted by: Aditi Pathak
Welcome to Desi Dreamers, the show where we spotlight people from the Indian community and dive into their dreams, challenges and breakthroughs. On today’s episode of Desi Dreamers, Aditi is joined by actress, model, and dancer Vidushi Shrivastava. Vidushi shares her journey into modeling, her passion for acting, and how she made her dancing debut. She opens up about the challenges of juggling all three roles and the importance of South Asian representation in the entertainment industry. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about breaking barriers and pursuing dreams in a competitive world.
You can follow her on instagram @vidushishrivastava
by Christian Castellanos | Nov 28, 2023
The Philosopher’s Cabaret, presented by the Pierce College Philosophy Department, is taking place next week on Dec. 7! The theme for this semester is—Life is a Cabaret! The Philosopher’s Cabaret Explores the Meaning of Life.
All Pierce students are encouraged to participate or attend—it starts at 3:30 p.m. in Building 600, with a reception immediately following. There will be music to open and close the cabaret, a special guest host to perform throughout, refreshments and a DJ after the show.
Pierce students celebrate philosophy with this mixed media event that combines digital video, live spoken word, visual art, and live performance while highlighting the creative exploration of philosophical ideas.
Students will create and present performances (up to four minutes) centered on the existential theme “Life is a Cabaret!” With this theme, the cabaret will explore ideas related to the meaning of life or lack thereof.
Performances include original songs, skits, monologues, videos, poetry, dance, performance art, etc. Students may also create artworks that reflect the theme to be displayed in the Great Hall. There will be an opportunity to participate in a group art project throughout the evening.
If you need an accommodation due to a disability to participate in this event, please contact [email protected] at least 5 days in advance.
Brahmas! If you’d like to participate in performance or art for The Philosopher’s Cabaret, please email [email protected] by Friday, Dec. 1.
by William Rogero | May 26, 2020 | CULTURE, DOCUMENTARIES, Spring 2020
The Music about Life and Endless Nights
By William Rogero
Host William Rogero explores the world of salsa, and what makes its lifestyle live-on.
Special thanks to Christina Haggerty, of La Clave salsa club, and Lenny Montes, owner of DanZone. Special mention to the book: Salsa Chica by author Solange Castro, and social dancer Alicia Bergman.
by Bryson Wesley | Nov 14, 2017 | ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2017, FEATURED
My Street Moves Featuring Cassandra Godinez: Ripping Your Legs Off for the Splits
hosted by Bryson Wesley
On this episode of “My Street Moves” host Bryson Wesley sits down with Pierce dance veteran Cassandra Godinez. The pair talk international styles of dance, body types in casting and auditioning for television shows.
by Bryson Wesley | Nov 9, 2017 | Dance, ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2017, FEATURED
My Street Moves featuring Brandon Munoz: Bbotics
Hosted by Bryson Wesley
Brandon Munoz also known as “Bbotics” who was born in Pasadena. He went to Pasadena High and has been dancing “Animation” now for five years. He was so inspired by the members of Dragon House, a group of animators here in the valley.
by Bryson Wesley | Nov 6, 2017 | ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2017, FEATURED
“My Street Moves” featuring Sydney Horowitz: Not Your Starbucks Frappe
Hosted by Bryson Wesley
Sydney Horowitz is a student at Valley and Pierce College, as well as a dance teacher at Creation Station. She was a professional dancer skilled in Ballet, Tap and Hiphop before a major career-ending injury. Tune in to hear about her struggles with starting all over again.
by Bryson Wesley | Sep 19, 2017 | Dance, ENTERTAINMENT, Fall 2017, FEATURED
My Street Moves featuring DJ Hazze and Tiana Collins: Your Style is You
Hosted by Bryson Wesley
In this episode of “My Street Moves” host Bryson Wesley talks with his guests DJ Hazze and Tiana Collins regarding dance battles, the importance of earning your name and the traditions dancing can carry. Hazze is a veteran of the dance community having traveled the world. Click here, here, and here for some of his clips.
Tiana Collins, a student at CSUN and Choreographer researches the history her style and uses that to connect with the movements, check her out here.
by Yadira Gonzalez | May 30, 2017 | FEATURED, HEALTH & FITNESS, Spring 2017
Vertitude
On the 6th edition of Living the Good Life, Host Yadira Gonzalez interviews Danielle Giannantonio, Instructor and Owner of The Vertitude, A Pole Dancing studio in Canoga Park. Danielle talks about her experience as a dancer and explains how Pole Classes keep you fit while you learn something new and exotic at the same time. For more info on other classes offered, check out their website
thevertitude.com