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Performing during a pandemic

Performing during a pandemic

Ben Ferney January 11, 2021

Weber State University students in the performing arts department have experienced a drastically different year while continuing their studies during the pandemic. According to the CDC, singing and...

Dancing in the Stream presents new works by student choreographers

Dancing in the Stream presents new works by student choreographers

Kierstynn King January 11, 2021

On Dec. 12 and 19, Orchesis Dance Theatre presented the second part of their Dancing in the Stream performances online. All of the performances were filmed during the weekend of Nov. 12. "Her Abandoned...

Peery’s Egyptian Theater is maintaining a Christmas tradition by showing The Nutcracker ballet throughout the month of December. Photo credit: Julie Moffitt

Upholding Christmas tradition with upcoming Nutcracker performances at Peery’s

Lissete Landaverde December 2, 2020

Peery’s Egyptian Theater will host productions of The Nutcracker by Julie Moffitt Ballet School and Imagine Ballet Theater during the weekends leading up to Christmas.Julie Moffitt Ballet School...

Orchesis Dance Theatre and Moving Company presented “Sojourners” as part of the first set of "Dancing in the Stream" performances. (Robert Lewis/The Signpost)

Dancing in the live-stream with Orchesis

Kierstynn King November 23, 2020

This year's Orchesis Dance Theatre theme was about connecting and streaming Orchesis’s performances, which has never been done before, due to COVID-19.Orchesis Dance Theatre and Moving Company presented...

The many colors have their own symbolism that are also portrayed in the form of dancing. (Israel Campa / The Signpost) Photo credit: Signpost Archives

¡Vuelve el Ballet Folklórico al campus!

Andres Rodriguez October 19, 2020

Hace once años, los estudiantes de Mount Ogden Junior High querían tener un sentido de pertenencia y aprender más sobre sus tradiciones, raíces y cultura. Se creó el Ballet Mexicano...

There are many colors in the traditional Latin dances Ballet Folklórico performs. (Israel Campa / The Signpost) Photo credit: Signpost Archives

Folklórico Ballet comes back to campus

Kierstynn King October 14, 2020

Eleven years ago, Mount Ogden Junior High students wanted both a sense of belonging and to learn more about their traditions, roots and culture. The Mexican Ballet was created, and it followed those same...

Jo Blake presents Chloé Valdary for Browning Presents! on Oct. 13. Photo credit: Caitlyn Nichols

National writer and entrepreneur speaks on the arts and her Theory of Enchantment

Caitlyn Nichols October 14, 2020

On Oct. 13, Browning Presents! featured Chloé Valdary, founder of the Theory of Enchantment, who spoke about her theory as well as the importance of the arts and pop culture in life.The presentation...

Amanda Sowerby took over as interim dean on May 20. (WSU).

Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities welcomes interim dean

Adam Rubin June 7, 2020

The new Interim Dean of the Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities Amanda Sowerby is assuming the role in a tumultuous period for the university. Sowerby was announced as the new interim dean on May...

Images from Weber State University's most recent Neon Dance, something incoming students can look forward to in order to get more involved. (BriElle Harker / The Signpost)

Getting involved on campus

Lissete Landaverde April 6, 2020

During my time in college, I have found the most important thing one can do for themselves is to put themselves out there and explore who they are.The easiest way to do this is to get involved on campus....

Image from Andrew Barrett Watson Photo credit: Andrew Barrett Watson

Dance Theatre of Harlem comes to Weber

Kierstynn King November 14, 2019

Dance Theatre of Harlem was at the top of Onstage Ogden's "acts to get to Ogden" wish-list. With the help of Browning Presents!, the Dance Theatre of Harlem performed at Weber State University on Nov....

Sunday in the Park with George takes center stage

Sunday in the Park with George takes center stage

Colton Heward April 10, 2019

Students of Weber State University's Department of Performing Arts will take the stage to perform their spring production, Sunday in the Park with George, from April 11-13. Performances will begin at...

Dances of many islands

Dances of many islands

Ally Nelson April 10, 2019

Members of WSU's Ohana Association and community members united to celebrate their loved ones in a series of upbeat chants and dances. Many Islands in a Common Sea highlighted the similarities and differences...

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