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threatened by other artists. You will always gain more by giving support than if you try to stand on your own. My second biggest challenge has just been finding creative ways to educate myself. Since I don’t have a fine arts degree, when I started I had to teach myself everything from techniques to how to use Photoshop. It was very intimidating. Over the years, I’ve made it a priority to always keep learning something. I read blog posts, watch YouTube videos, buy books and even ask other artists how they

idea for the course was sparked by a desire to capitalize on the energy surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement and other social justice campaigns at the forefront of society today, Kraig said. “It’s a constant look at 2016, but also looking at the past,” she said. Princess Reese, a Lincoln teacher and 2014 PLU graduate, advertised the collaboration school-wide. Interested students volunteered for the elective experience. Reese said she’s been proud of how the younger kids have challenged the

understand that the most important work was finding a ‘Why’ for my venture, and then going through a design process that would help me clarify my ideas, brand identity, and social impact.” A Focus on Sustainability “In Norway, there is a lot of interest in sustainable products, and I have always been inspired by that,” Lund emphasized. “I was really drawn to the slow fashion industry, which is gaining momentum in Scandinavia and Europe. This movement focuses on local, hand-made products that have a

movement. Some works are inspired by books, an experience in the choreographer’s life, or social issues. “Creating choreography takes great courage on the part of the choreographer, because it is a publication of their ideas for all to critique,” Peters said. “Dancing in front of an audience requires personal fortitude, because dance is an ephemeral art form. You only get the moment. There is no ‘delete’ or ‘revise’ during live performance.” Peters says her rehearsal process is eclectic and

movement. Some works are inspired by books, an experience in the choreographer’s life, or social issues. “Creating choreography takes great courage on the part of the choreographer, because it is a publication of their ideas for all to critique,” Peters said. “Dancing in front of an audience requires personal fortitude, because dance is an ephemeral art form. You only get the moment. There is no ‘delete’ or ‘revise’ during live performance.” Peters says her rehearsal process is eclectic and

vulnerability, feral instincts, and athleticism in a dance choreography. Zoller set the nine minute piece in one week. Dancers spent a total of 15 rehearsal hours together. “Most of the dances I have choreographed in the past were composed over a one to three month period. I would often have time to think about the work, make changes, and let the dancers play a bigger role in movement generation. Knowing I only had a week to work with the six dancers at PLU I arrived with much of the dance planned out

vulnerability, feral instincts, and athleticism in a dance choreography. Zoller set the nine minute piece in one week. Dancers spent a total of 15 rehearsal hours together. “Most of the dances I have choreographed in the past were composed over a one to three month period. I would often have time to think about the work, make changes, and let the dancers play a bigger role in movement generation. Knowing I only had a week to work with the six dancers at PLU I arrived with much of the dance planned out

our own PLU Affiliate Artist for Bassoon but in her master class, she will share important tips our students will need to know about professional rehearsal and performance etiquette. Dr. Otis Murphy, a classical saxophonist, will be a special treat for our saxophone students. An area of study that can serve any music student or performer is called body mapping. Helping people to understand their body can prevent injuries and enhance performances. Dr. Andrée Martin from Columbus State University

collaboration in rehearsal.” Brown tapped dance faculty member Ariella Brown and student dancers to bring the famous can-can to life, but other moments in the show required movement as well. “We were blocking one scene, and I mentioned that we needed a dance step like Gladys Knight and the Pips,” Brown remembers. “Cassie Willock, one of our cast members, started doing exactly the step I had in mind. I exclaimed, ‘Exactly! Everyone do what Cassie is doing.’” Tickets can be purchased through the PLU Campus

techniques and principles of psychology to help athletes optimize performance, meet fitness goals, or recover from injury. 7. Strength and Conditioning Coach—develop fitness plans for athletes designed to promote long-term muscle health, natural movement, endurance, and mobility and work alongside other coaches to monitor athlete health and performance. 8. Kinesiology Research Lab Assistant—conduct experiments, develop new biomechanical prototypes, and contribute to ongoing research and studies in the