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BU Bhangra performs at BU India Club’s Fall Show. The club hosted the event on Oct. 26 in the Tsai Performance Center, showcasing performances from several of BU’s Indian dance and a capella teams. PHOTO BY SANA MUNEER.

BU India Club honors culture, offers ‘home away from home’ at Fall Show

Sana Muneer October 30, 2024
BU India Club hosted the Fall Show on Oct. 26 in the Tsai Performance Center. The event showcased performances from several of BU’s Indian dance teams and a cappella team. The event was the groups’ first opportunity to perform their competition sets in front of an audience.
Iris Ren | Graphic Artist

An ode to Michaela DePrince

Lillian Chapman October 2, 2024
DePrince was walking — or leaping — proof that society is out of its mind, especially when it comes to the antiquated nature of the ballet world. Her dark complexion, prominent muscles and vitiligo were things that made her such a unique woman and dancer in the most beautiful way. Despite what certain individuals in the dance world have to say, these factors never took away from her passion, skill and performance.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Drink some eggnog, get fat, have a ball | Things I’ve Learned From Strangers

Lili Culhane December 8, 2023
It’s that time of year again –– muahahahaha –– sorry for the maniacal laugh. I just love Christmas time so much that it makes me crazy. Crazy in a good way. Crazy in a Holiday Cheer way.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

God, do I love live theater: ‘The Band’s Visit’ at The Huntington | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer November 14, 2023
Dear readers, I’m in love. I know, what a dramatic way to begin this article. But it’s true. This love has been with me for nearly my entire life. It is not a love defined by gender, nor is it a living being. What I’m madly in love with is live theater.
A promotional poster for the Nozama Dance Collective’s “DISSENT” show. The show was performed at the Boston University Dance Theater on Dec. 3. COURTESY OF NOZAMA DANCE COLLECTIVE VIA THE BOSTON CALENDAR

‘We’re not afraid’: Nozama Dance Collective performs ‘Dissent’ at BU Dance Theater

Emily Wyrwa December 6, 2022
Nozama Dance Collective, a Boston-based contemporary dance company, had their 2022 show “DISSENT” at the Boston University Dance Theater on Dec. 3.
The New England Youth Dance Exchange

FitRec welcomes New England Youth Dance Exchange, a game-changer for high school aged dancers

Daisy Levine November 2, 2022
Dancers from across the region are performing at the FitRec's Dance Theater on Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

A love letter to dance

Michelle Tian April 10, 2022
Dance is a part of me now, and I’m determined to keep chasing that high for as long as I can.
dance team and cheer send off

Dance and cheer receive energetic send-off to Nationals

David Gold April 4, 2022
Fans sent the Boston University dance and cheer teams off with an enthusiastic showing before Nationals.
Jung Kim / DFP Staff

Dance it out

Bailey Clark March 29, 2022
Dancing it out rings true.
Times Square in New York City. Michelle recaps her chaotic last two weeks, from performing in a long-anticipated dance show to visiting New York to stressing about finals. MICHELLE TIAN/ DFP STAFF

A recap of my chaotic past two weeks

Michelle Tian December 5, 2021
I feel like I’ve lived 29 lives and changed identities three times throughout the past two weeks.
A person working out. Grace turned to YouTube fitness channels to guide her for a week of exercises. COURTESY OF JONATHAN BORBA VIA UNSPLASH

A week of YouTube workouts

Grace Knoop October 26, 2021
Overall, it was a good week of workouts, and I felt stronger by the end of it.
job application form

Rejection doesn’t define you

Michelle Tian September 30, 2021
If your gut is telling you there’s more to come, then put your trust in that.
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