Dec 12, 2014

What DakhaBrakha ‘gave’ and what I ‘took’

DakhaBrakha means ‘give/take’ in the old Ukrainian language There’s no doubt that music influences us everyday. It comprises a huge part of our lives — it’s expressive, it’s translatable, it’s transmissible and contagious. It inspires artistic liberation among individuals along with creating and introducing new cultural experiences that can be shared with other parts of…

Dec 10, 2014

Storytelling with Slapstick: Lucky Plush Style!

Just Cuz Crew is comprised of student dancers with various backgrounds — some dancers have had years of multiple training and some never had performing dance experience. Some dance for fun and enjoyment while others enjoy exploring different styles. Regardless of our differences in terms preferences, personalities, and style, we all strive to improve ourselves…

Jan 27, 2013

Out of the Ordinary

Raleigh’s legacy as a cultural hub by Carrie Knowles 1979. We had been told parking would be a problem so we walked from our house on Dixie Trail to the campus. We had recently moved from Chicago, but had already lived through one basketball season and knew parking was a problem not only on campus…