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Students jam out at the Homecoming Dance

Mirror mirror on the wall, ‘Cats are the fairest of them all

Hillary Reilly October 5, 2018

Weber State University's annual Homecoming Dance will take place Oct. 12 at 8:30 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms.The theme for the dance changes every year. In 2017, Wildcats dressed in disguise...

Professor of Dance Michael Hamblin leads the group in the choreography they will perform for their audition.  (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Weber leaps into the new school year with dance auditions

Alyson Johnson September 5, 2018

Weber State students took the stage on Aug. 31 to audition for the Orchesis Dance Theatre’s fall performance and the Dance Program’s Moving Company. The auditions were held under the direction...

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’Cats reign supreme at cheer and dance championships

Brandon May April 11, 2018

For the second consecutive year, the Weber State University cheer team and dance team are bringing the 2018 Cheer and Dance national title trophies back to Ogden from Daytona Beach. Waldo will also be...

Each outfit worn by participants displays not only their personalities, but their heritage. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Students celebrate indigenous culture through a pow wow

Alyson Johnson April 4, 2018

Through music and dancing combined with drums, colorful ribbons and outfits, the "Indigenous Voices Pow Wow" brought an atmosphere of cultural celebration to Weber State this March 31. This year was the...

Held in the Shepherd Union Pillar Plaza, the event combines traditional Japanese dance and Zumba. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Establishing cultural connections through dance

Ally Nelson March 28, 2018

Students from all different cultures joined together to dance to Japanese and Latin Zumba in the middle of the Shepherd Union lobby to celebrate culture through dance on March 23. The students began and...

Flags from all different countries hang on either side of the banquet. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Giving a spotlight to Weber’s international students through food and dance

Jennifer Guzman March 28, 2018

Embracing the cultural diversity Weber State University exhibits, the annual international banquet displayed artwork, song, food and dance for community members and students on March 24.The International...

Photo credit: Andres Herbon

Engaging communities in cultures through dance

Hollie Webster February 22, 2018

The Ballet Folklorico at Weber State University seeks to both bring awareness to the community about Hispanic and Latin American cultures, and assist students of all ages to dream and to continue forward...

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Celebrating musical diversity through Zumba

Ally Nelson February 15, 2018

Zumba instructor Andrea Sward had the opportunity to teach Zumba, a popular form of aerobic and dance exercise inspired by different genres of music around the world, on Feb. 9.Sward led Weber State students...

Photo credit: Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities

Orchesis dances up close and personal

Morgan Stonehocker November 16, 2017

Taking a different approach from their usual performances, this year’s Orchesis Dance Theatre performance will allow audience members to experience the performers closer than ever.Weber State University’s...

Students jam out at the Homecoming Dance

Wildcats masquerade for homecoming

Jennifer Guzman September 24, 2017

Wildcats suited and masked up for the annual homecoming dance on Sept. 22, honoring a Weber State University tradition performed during homecoming week. The theme for the formal homecoming dance changes...

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The art of all-ability: How the arts break down stereotypes surrounding people with disabilities

Melissa Jensen September 20, 2017

She was diagnosed with polio at the age of six and had her leg amputated after contracting gangrene, which left her confined to a wheelchair. Frida Kahlo went on to become an artist known for her artistic...

The Ogden Raptors will play four home games this weekend. (Michael Grennell / The Signpost)

Ogden area summer events: week of July 26

Samantha Bunderson July 25, 2017

July 26: CalligraffitiPLATFORMS, along with O1ARTS, are hosting “Calligraffiti.” Calligraffiti is a type of art that uses calligraphy, typography and graffiti to extend an artistic message....

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