Connecting NC State courses with the arts: The Department of Performing Arts and Technology
Department of Performing Arts and Technology united the Department of Music and Dance Program in 2022 under one department.
Contact Amy Sawyers-Williams in the Office of Arts Outreach & Engagement to set up or communicate that you made a connection or to claim free tickets for you and your students to see this show: acsawyer@ncsu.edu.
Music
Voices of America: Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra
Sunday November 3, 2024, 4pm, Stewart Theatre in Talley Student Center
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Contact Amy Sawyers-Williams for free tickets for you and your students to see this concert: acsawyer@ncsu.edu
Celebrating Democracy and the upcoming election, Voices of America presents the music of composers and poets from across the American experience.
The concert will feature soprano Andrea Edith Moore singing Copland’s iconic songs on Emily Dickson’s poetry. She will also perform the orchestral World Premiere of Peter Askim’s To Make A Prairie, also set to Dickinson’s poetry, and Lee Hoiby’s Lady of the Harbor, with Emma Lazarus’ text from the Statue of Liberty (“Give me your poor…”)
The orchestra will also present the North Carolina premieres of Julia Perry’s Prelude and Ye, Who Seek The Truth. Ms. Perry, a Black composer whose works had largely been forgotten, would have celebrated her 100th Anniversary this year.
Continuing the orchestra’s nine-year project of presenting a World Premiere on every concert, the orchestra will perform the World Premiere of Ahmed Al Abaca‘s Beacons. The music will explore the richness of Black American Music. Envisioned as a tone poem that weaves in and out of the lush, spiritual, intricate and complicated spirit of the Black American musical tradition, Beacons will draw from the great Black American composers whom they consider to be beacons of light for contemporary Black composers — keeping them inspired, alive, and focused. Al Abaca will compose a piece that is reflective of their own musical voice, while also paying homage to those who came before them.
The concert will also feature NC State Professor of Political Science Stephen Greene speaking on the upcoming election and North Carolina’s unique place in the national conversation.
Join us in the lobby from 3pm for representatives from Voting Arts Lab and NC State’s Pack the Polls for more information on how to make YOUR American voice count!
This performance is presented by the Department of Performing Arts and Technology in conjunction with the Raleigh Civic Association.
NC State Course Connections:
Music / Performing Arts: Courses in music history, performance, and composition could explore the featured composers like Copland, Julia Perry, Peter Askim, and Ahmed Al Abaca, as well as the concert’s focus on American music traditions.
English / Literature: Since the concert incorporates poetry from Emily Dickinson and Emma Lazarus, courses studying American poetry, 19th-century literature, or women’s writing would align with these themes.
African American Studies: Julia Perry and Ahmed Al Abaca’s pieces reflect the Black American musical tradition. Courses in African American history, culture, and music could deeply connect to these works.
Political Science: With the discussion on democracy and the upcoming election, this is directly tied to courses on American government, political theory, and civic engagement.
History: Courses on American history, particularly focusing on the periods of the works (e.g., 19th-century America for Dickinson or 20th-century civil rights movements for Perry), could connect.
Women’s and Gender Studies: Given the prominent role of female poets and composers in the concert, courses focusing on women’s contributions to the arts and society might find this relevant.
Art and Social Change / Activism: Since the concert includes engagement with democracy and voting (Voting Arts Lab, Pack the Polls), courses or departments focused on the intersection of art, activism, and social change could also connect.
Specific Course Connections
- AFS 442: Issues in the African Diaspora
- AFS 444
- ARS 353: Arts and Cross-Cultural Contacts
- ARS 354: The Arts and the Sacred
- ARS 414 Interdisciplinary Arts Seminar
- ED 508: Exploring Diversity in Classroom and Community
- ENG 340: Literature, Art, and Society
- HI 233: The World Since 1750
- HI 254: Modern American History
- HI 381: Changemakers: The Global Context of Activism
- HON 110: Honors Forum
- HON 293: Honors Special Topics, Interdisciplinary: Music Beyond Binaries
- HON 294: Honors Special Topics, Humanities, NC Music
- HON 295-001: HST, Social Science: Election 2024
- HON 300: Race, Membership, and Eugenics
- IS 250: Globalizing North Carolina
- MUS 105 Introduction to Music in Western Society
- MUS 111: University Singers
- MUS 114: Chamber Singers
- MUS 150 Vocal Techniques
- MUS 180 Introduction to Musical Experiences
- MUS 200 Understanding Music: Global Perspectives
- MUS 210: Introduction to Popular Music 19502-1970s
- PS 201: American Politics and Government
- PS 202: State and Local Government
- PS 301: The Presidency and Congress
- PS 303: Race in US Politics
- PS 306: Gender and Politics in the United States
- SOC 203 Current Social Problems
- WGS 200 Introduction to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- WGS 300 Introduction to Feminist Theories
Dance
Fall 2024 Master Classes
The Dance program’s Master Class series offers experiential and cultural learning via dance. Choose from a rich selection of dance forms and styles, including modern, Latin and hip-hop. Guest instructors are experts in their field and hail from all over the country. Advanced registration is highly recommended.
Class Connections
- AFS 240: African Civilization
- AFS 276: Intro to History of South and East Africa
- AFS 342: Introduction to the African Diaspora
- AFS 346: Black Popular Culture
- AFS 442: Issues in the African Diaspora
- ANT 252: Cultural Anthropology
- ARS 354: The Arts and the Sacred
Past Connections
Fall 2023 Dance Concert
Thematic content includes: the five stages of grief, the concept of the 27 club and the epidemic of losing artists so young, the poaching and possible extinction of white rhinos in South America (as experienced by an animal science major studying abroad), and the devastating effects of plastics in streams.
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- AEC 400: Applied Ecology
- AEC 470: Urban Ecology
- AFS 240: African Civilization
- AFS 276: Intro to History of South and East Africa
- AFS 342: Introduction to the African Diaspora
- AFS 346: Black Popular Culture
- AFS 442: Issues in the African Diaspora
- ANT 252: Cultural Anthropology
- ANT 450: Culture, Ecology, and Sustainable Living
- ARS 354: The Arts and the Sacred
- COM 112: Interpersonal Communication
- COM 322: Nonverbal Communication
- COM 442: Communication and Conflict Management
- COM 451: Visual Rhetoric
- COM 538: Risk Communication
- DAN – department
- ES 100, 200, 400
- ET 203: Pollution Prevention
- FW 221, 333, 353, 403
- Hi 342: Global Environmental History
- HON 202: Representing Animals
- HON 293: Special Topics – Interdisciplinary Perspectives/GlobalKnowledge
- HON 295: Honors Special Topics-Social Science
- HON 348: Emotion and Reason
- ID Department
- IPGE 295: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Special Topics
- IS 200: Introduction to International Studies
- MEA 260: Human Dimensions of Climate Change
- MEA 476: Wordlwide River and Delta Systems: Their Evolution and Human Impacts
Music
The Department of Performing Arts and Technology presents Abstractum, a concert that celebrates the music of contemporary Iranian composers, performed by pianist Olga Kleiankina and flutist Kelariz Keshavarz, with photography by Nesam Keshavarz and a dance choreographed and performed by State Dance Company member Ariana Fajerman. Sunday, Sept. 17 at 4pm in Stewart Theatre.
Course Connections
- ADN 212: Photography 1
- ANT 252: Cultural Anthropology
- ARS 257: Technology in the Arts
- ARS 306: Music Composition With Computers
- COM 200: Communication Media In A Changing World
- COM 250: Communication and Technology
- COM 257: Media History and Theory
- COM 322: Nonverbal Communication
- COM 392: International and Crosscultural Communication
- COM 451: Visual Rhetoric
- DAN – All Courses
- EMA 365: Foundations in Arts Entrepreneurship
- FL 210: Global Literature and Culture
- FL 295: Intermediate Persian Conversation and Culture I
- GEO 220: Cultural Geography
- HI 207: Ancient Mediterranean World
- HI 232: The World from 1200 to 1750
- IS 200: Introduction to International Studies
- MUS: All Courses
- MUS 200: Understanding Music: Global Perspectives
Thank you to undergrad, Maya McCall for their class research for this program.
Bhangra With Rohit Bulchandani
By Department of Performing Arts and Technology The Masterclass Series
Thursday, September 28, 2023 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm
Bhangra is a high-energy folk dance from the Punjab region of South Asia. Join Rohit Bulchandani, a head instructor at Learn Bhangra, to learn the basics of Bhangra before jumping into an energetic, fun choreography that will get the heart pumping.
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Class Connections
- ANT 254: Language and Culture
- ARS 354: The Arts and the Sacred
- COM 322: Nonverbal Communication
- DAN: All courses
- ED 508 Exploring Diversity in Classroom and Community
- FL 210: Global Literature and Culture
- FL 219: Studies of Great Works of Non-Western Literature
- FL 393: Studies in Literary Genre (Drama in Modern India)
- FL 394: Studies in World Literature (Hindi-Urdu Short Story)
- FLN: Hindi Courses
- HI 263: Asian Civilizations to 1800
- HI 474: Modern India
- HON 296 + HON 299: Honors Special Topics – Interdisplinary Perspectives + Visual and Performing Arts
- IS 200: Introduction to International Studies
- MUS 200: Understanding Music: Global Perspectives
- REL 230: Asian Religions
- REL 340: Islam
Spring 2023
The Lunchbox Series
virtual conversations to enrich your lunch hourfeaturing content about social issues in the dance world and also at the intersection of the arts and our day to day lives
Click here for a full lineup
Class Connections
- AFS 241 Introduction to African American Studies
- AFS 248 Survey of African-American Literature
- AFS 342 Introduction to the African Diaspora
- AFS 346 Black Popular Culture
- ANT 252: Cultural Anthropology
- ARS 353 Arts and Cross-Cultural Contacts
- COM 417 Communication & Race
- DAN 210 Current Trends in Afrocentric and World Dance
- DAN 240 Social Dance
- DAN 260 Hip-hop Dance
- DAN 263 Tap Dance
- DAN 264 Ballet I
- DAN 273 Jazz Dance I
- DAN 274 Modern Dance I
- DAN 279 Yoga I
- DAN 281 Pilates
- DAN 290 Special Topics in Dance
- DAN 295 Problems of Dance Performance
- DAN 320 Movement Improvisation
- DAN 322 Dance and Society
- DAN 328 Dance Composition – Group Forms
- ED 508 Exploring Diversity in Classroom and Community
- ENG 287 Explorations in Creative Writing
- ENG 288 Fiction Writing
- ENG 305/WGS305
- ENG 327: Language and Gender
- ENG 476 Southern Literature
- ENG 590 Studies In Creative Writing
- HI 254 Modern American History
- HI 345 American Popular Culture
- PHI 221 Contemporary Moral Issues
- REL 472 Women and Religion
- SW 312 Multicultural Social Work
- WGS 200 Introduction to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- WGS 204 Sociology of Family
Spring Concerts
Panoramic Dance Project Spring Concerts
Thurs. March 23 & Fri. March 24 7pm, Stewart Theatre
State Dance Company Concerts
Thurs. April 6 & Fri April 7 7pm, Stewart Theatre
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Thematic Content in State Dance Company’s Concert:
State Dance Company director Tara Mullins stumbled upon Revival Season in her local library and could not put it down. The debut novel by writer (and Duke alumna) Monica West explores both feminism and faith through complicated characters set in a Southern Black evangelical community. Tara was inspired to create a new solo based on the character Miriam that will be performed by student dancer Tiana Smith.
Class Connections
- HI 254 Modern American History
- HI 335 The World at War
- HI 350 Modern Military History
- SOC 203 Current Social Problems
- WGS 200 Introduction to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- ENG 281 Introduction to Creative Nonfiction
- BAE 474 Principles and Applications of Ecological Engineering
- BAE 584 Introduction to Fluvial Geomorphology
- ENG 252 Major American Writers
- ENG 262 English Literature II
- ENG 262 American Literature II
Fall 2022
Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra
World Premiere of Concerto for Violin: Paths to Dignity by Lucas Richman, with Mitchell Newman, violin soloist.
Sunday November 13 at 4pm in Stewart Theatre in the Talley Student Union.
Lucas Richman will compose a new musical work, “Concerto for Violin: Paths to Dignity,” for violinist Mitchell Newman to perform with the Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra, centering the theme of homelessness and of displaced persons. The music will serve as a catalyst for meaningful discussions about the connections between homelessness and mental health as well as the role the arts can play in restoring humanity and dignity to the ever-growing population of displaced citizens. Local homelessness and housing advocacy groups will have a presence in the lobby prior to the concert, and there will be a free panel directly following the concert. This is the first performance of the Paths to Dignity Project, and Richman and Newman will take this concerto and community outreach performances to several other locations in the US and internationally.
Learn more about the Paths to Dignity Project: https://pathstodignity.com/
Class Connections
- ANT 252: Cultural Anthropology
- ARS 259 The Arts and Politics
- ARS 353: Arts and Cross-Cultural Contacts
- COM 304: Audio Production
- COM 322: Nonverbal Communication
- ED 508 : Exploring Diversity in Classroom and Community
- ENG 340: Literature, Art, and Society
- GEO 220 / SOC 220: Cultural Geography
- HI 233: The World Since 1750
- HI 254: Modern American History
- HON 360: Music and Resistance
- MUS 103: Theory and Musicianship I
- MUS 105: Introduction to Music in Western Society
- MUS 120: Introduction to Music Theory
- MUS 144: Jazz Ensemble I/II
- PHI 221: Contemporary Moral Issues
- PRT 200: Health, Wellness and the Pursuit of Happiness
- PS 236: Issues in Global Politics
- PSY 311: Social Psychology
- PSY 416: Psychology of Emotion
- SOC 203: Current Social Problems
- SOC 206: Social Deviance
- SOC 211: Community and Health
- SOC 301: Human Behavior
- SW 425: Hunger and Homelessness
Spring 2022
Virtual Masterclass: Afro Latin Fusion with Bianca Medina
March 11
6-7:15PM
This class will explore Afro Latin social or traditional movement, explore the inherent connection to the Earth in both the dances of Afro Latin Diaspora and in Modern Release, and draw from my personal movement research of the intersection of the two. As an example of someone who is merging the dances of my (latinx) culture with modern dance to formulate my personal artistic research, I’d love to encourage students to find power in uniting, rather than compartmentalizing, their identity, culture, and politics with their dance making towards the evolution of their personal narratives as artists.
Level: All Levels
Class Connections:
- AFS 346 Black Popular Culture
- AFS 241 Introduction to African American Studies
- ANT 252 Physical Anthropology
- ANT 325 Andean South America
- ANT 395 Culture in Latin America
- ANT 411 Anthropological Theory
- COM 112 Interpersonal Communication
- COM 392 International Crosscultural Communication
- COM 417 Advance Topics (Communication and Race)
- HI 216 Latin America Since 1827
Virtual Masterclass: Beginning Belly Dance
February 18
6-7:15PM
Via Zoom Join Li for shimmies, hip drops, and more as you learn to match classic bellydance movements to Egyptian rhythms like the Masmoudi Kabir, Baladi, Maqsum, and Saidi. Each of these rhythms has a particular flavor, character, and history, so have fun, exercise, and learn about history and music all at once!
Class Connections:
- ANT 252 Physical Anthropology
- ANT 411 Anthropological Theory
- COM 112 Interpersonal Communication
- COM 392 International Cross cultural Communication
- COM 417 Advance Topics (Communication and Race)
- FLA 102 Beginning Arabic
- FLA 330 Media Arabic
- HI 207 Ancient Mediterranean World