Storytelling at the intersection of arts and culture.
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Storytelling at the intersection of arts and culture.
I spoke with several University of Arizona School of Dance alumni to catch up on what they have been up to post-graduation. For many, they have launched successful careers in the arts, from Broadway to freelancing in Los Angeles. In this long-form article, I got to know these alumni as well as how their experiences at Arizona lead them to where they are today. Read at: https://arizonasonorannews.com/38765/ae/from-los-angeles-to-new-york-city-careers-of-ua-school-of-dance-alumni/
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At Ballet Tucson, their dancing reflects not only the hard work they've put in on ballet technique, but also the culture and community around them. This article was written to highlight the premier of a piece entitled "Barrio Viejo," serving as an ode to Lalo Guerrero, a Tucson native. I dove into the history of Barrio Viejo and what it means to the Tucson community. After speaking with his son, Dan Guerrero, and the creators of this show, I personally felt even closer to the artistic community of Tucson. Read at: https://arizonasonorannews.com/39142/ae/ballet-tucson-celebrates-lalo-guerrero-with-barrio-viejo-premier/
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At Ballet Tucson, dancers are climbing the ranks to Principal and soloist roles. But how do they get there? In this article, I highlighted 7 brand new apprentices that were added into the Ballet Tucson company for the 2024-2025 season. I spoke with director Margaret Mullin to discover what it is about the apprentice program that allows young dancers to immerse themselves into the professional world. Read at: https://arizonasonorannews.com/37922/ae/newly-hired-apprentices-begin-their-careers-with-ballet-tucson/
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Concerts today developed into something much bigger than a performance alone. With the rise of social media like TikTok, Instagram, and more, people are beginning to not only see, but anticipate concert sets before they step foot into the arena. In this multimedia audio & written article, I dove into just how much people saw the "Sweat" tour with Troye Sivan and Charlie XCX before they went to the show-- and how it affected their experience.