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Newly restored dance photographs to be exhibited

May 12, 2014 12:00 AM
In 1928, two-dozen women attending BYU stood on the banks of the Provo River. Together, they carefully choreographed for their interpretive dance class as the photographer, William Done, scrupulously captured their movements.
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Sacred Gifts Symposium available to view

May 12, 2014 12:00 AM
The BYU Museum of Art (MOA) recently released the video presentations of the March symposium, Sacred Gifts: The Religious Art of Carl Bloch, Heinrich Hofmann and Frans Schwartz. The daylong conference presented prominent speakers such as Rasmus Nojgaard, Associate Professor of the Seminary of Pastoral Theology and Inge-Lise Sigsgard, deputy chairman of the Church Council in Europe. “This exhibition represents many sacred gifts shared for our enlightenment, our enjoyment, our edification,” said Dawn Physey, head curator at the BYU Museum of Art. Marcus Smith, anchor for Thinking Aloud on Classical 89 also interviewed a few speakers of the symposium including Karin Kristensen, pastor of the Norresundby Kirke Church; SÁ¸ren Mentz from the Frederiksborg National History Museum in Denmark and Angela Swanson Jones of the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. To listen to the interviews, click here.
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BYU Students Help Teachers Bridge Gap of Arts Integration

May 08, 2014 12:00 AM
BYU art education students, advised by faculty mentors, enter the classrooms of elementary teachers across Utah to better integrate arts with public schools’ core curriculum.
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Sacred Gifts 'incredibly meaningful' to Christians

May 07, 2014 12:00 AM
Museum of Art director Mark Magleby speaks about exhibit at devotional
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BRAVO! Series Brings World-Class Talent to BYU

May 06, 2014 12:00 AM
The BRAVO! series’ upcoming season will feature a Tony Award-nominated actress, a world-renowned English a capella group, two dancing jugglers from France, and the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. These world-class artists will sing, dance, perform and instruct students and attendees.
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BYU animation nominated for a Student Academy Award

May 06, 2014 12:00 AM
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced the 2014 list of Student Academy Award finalists, and on that list is BYU animation project “Owned.”
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Mark Magleby to speak at devotional on Tuesday

May 05, 2014 12:00 AM
Come support Art History and Curatorial Studies professor and Museum director Mark Magleby tomorrow during his BYU devotional address!
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BYU’s ballroom dancers dazzle Beijing

May 04, 2014 12:00 AM
Brigham Young University's Ballroom Dance Company has dazzled Beijing with their latest showcase 'Capture the Magic'. Champions of the prestigious Blackpool Dance Festival, the team has astounded audiences worldwide with their precision, beauty and skill. During last year's Meet in Beijing arts festival, the Tsinghua University embraced Brigham Young University's Young Ambassadors and their energetic musical. Now at this very same place, another star of the BYU, the Ballroom Dance Company is ready to kick off its world champion showcase 'Capture the Magic'. Championship formation, breath-taking lifts and spins, no one does it better than the Ballroom Dance Company. The troupe has been touring and performing in China since the 1980s, but for most audiences here, the troupe's most recognizable moment came ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The troupe will continue touring in various locations, including Jinan, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. So make sure to plan ahead to capture the magic. Read more at CCTV >>>>
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Rebecca Pedersen wins prestigious competition

May 01, 2014 12:00 AM
Having already amazed thousands of concertgoers, Rebecca Pedersen impressed judges in this weekend’s win at the Licia-Albanese Puccini Vocal Competition in New York City.
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BYU students team up with Utah Highway Patrol for new public safety campaign

April 30, 2014 12:00 AM
The leader in off-campus partnerships at BYU, the Laycock Center for Creative Collaboration has recently united with the Utah Highway Safety (UHS) office and Megaplex Theatres to inform the public of the dangers of drunk driving.
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Tour Updates Abroad

April 30, 2014 12:00 AM
Taking the world by storm, the Ballroom Dance Company, Young Ambassadors and BYU Singers kicked off their respective tours this week. Read on for updates on their progress:
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Dance faculty member Lisa Stoddard's funeral on Saturday

April 28, 2014 12:00 AM
The Department of Dance lost a beloved member of their faculty on Monday, April 28, 2014.
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How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

7:30 PM
Saturday, February 07
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert features this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®–nominated score performed live to picture by the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra in a thrilling experience for all ages.
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Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Voices: I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm

7:30 PM
Tuesday, February 10
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Voices bring you the most memorable love songs, sure to warm your hearts and lift your spirits.
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Theatre Ballet: Romeo & Juliet

7:30 PM
Wednesday, February 11
Experience the timeless romance and heartache of Romeo & Juliet as Theatre Ballet brings this beloved tragedy to life onstage.
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BYU Symphony Orchestra: Concerto Night

7:30 PM
Wednesday, February 11
Join us for an inspiring evening of music as we present concerto performances of up-and-coming freshmen and sophomores from the BYU School of Music.
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Theatre Ballet: Romeo & Juliet

7:30 PM
Thursday, February 12
Experience the timeless romance and heartache of Romeo & Juliet as Theatre Ballet brings this beloved tragedy to life onstage.
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BYU Wind Symphony: Sounds, Shapes, and Shades

7:30 PM
Thursday, February 12
Join the BYU Wind Symphony in a colorful and captivating concert featuring Frank Ticheli's rollicking, jazz-inspired work Blue Shades.
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Theatre Ballet: Romeo & Juliet

7:30 PM
Friday, February 13
Experience the timeless romance and heartache of Romeo & Juliet as Theatre Ballet brings this beloved tragedy to life onstage.
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Jazz Legacy Band

7:30 PM
Friday, February 13
Experience traditional New Orleans and Chicago jazz, celebrating the styles of artists such as Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, and others.
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Family Concert Series: SUPERcussion!

11:00 AM
Saturday, February 14
Experience the crash of the cymbals, the boom of the drums, and a stage full of other percussive sounds!
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Theatre Ballet: Romeo & Juliet (Matinee)

2:00 PM
Saturday, February 14
Experience the timeless romance and heartache of Romeo & Juliet as Theatre Ballet brings this beloved tragedy to life onstage.
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Theatre Ballet: Romeo & Juliet

7:30 PM
Saturday, February 14
Experience the timeless romance and heartache of Romeo & Juliet as Theatre Ballet brings this beloved tragedy to life onstage.
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Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea

7:30 PM
Saturday, February 14
The Coronation of Poppea explores the complex relationships and political maneuvering of ancient Rome.
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