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Volume 125 - Issue 9
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
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A mile in their shoes District Election:
Round up of dances VICTOR RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor @Vrodriguez2100
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n the right hands (or feet), the ability to tell a story can cross the seemingly insurmountable boundaries raised by culture, language, or religion. The morals, ethics, and life lessons learned from the myths and fables of our ancestors still ring true today, and seeing them brought to life in the art of dance was a spectacular sight for all.
“Hit me with a hot note”
Choreographed by Denise Gibson, Artistic Director, this piece was a high-energy welcomed return from intermission, and sets the tone for the fast-paced second act. Centering around a group of sailors meeting a group of women, the wardrobe, hairstyles and dramatic lighting perfectly capture a vintage theme.
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expertly executed. The vigorous, yet playful nature of the choreography perfectly conveyed the need to express your emotions while you can.
“A World of My Own”
In this “Peter Pan” retelling, Emily Part plays Wendy and absolutely commands the stage. Every movement, deliberate or otherwise, caused responses from the supporting dancers. Choreographed by Christopher de Piazza, it's very evident this routine was created with Part’s strengths in mind.
“Red Shoes”
A single strip of stage light is cast over a line of brilliant red sneakers, an aesthetically pleasing signal to the audience that this dance will focus on fancy footwork. A more modern piece, this routine gave the audience a break from storytelling and was just about having fun. This dance was performed by members of the Pierce College Dance Crew.
“The Seasons Dance: The Tale of Demeter and Persephone” “Chasing Time” Featuring dramatic narration, this dance does a beautiful job of visually displaying the Greek myth that explains the changing of the seasons. Kiana Soriano as Demeter and Emily Part as Persephone had the best onstage chemistry. Both are graceful in their own right, and watching them long for each other as a mother and daughter was akin to watching the natural ebb and flow of the ocean.
“Animated Love”
Christopher de Piazza and Cassandra Godinez are department store mannequins brought to life at closing time. Their spirited and complex steps were the building blocks that led to daring lifts that were
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Also choreographed by Denise Gibson, this was the final dance of the first act. In an attempt to portray the chaotic universe of “Alice in Wonderland”, the stage had simply too many moving parts for the audience to focus on. And yet, with so much going on, perhaps the most iconic figure from the fairytale, the Chesire Cat, wasn’t involved in the fray. The song of choice to accompany the dancers was “Mad World” by Gary Jules. The song itself quickly became a cliche in the early 2000s and its use in this performance gave a very blunt reminder that this was a college performance. vrodriguez.roundupnews@gmail.com
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Emily Part and Shabron Easter dance in 'Tales, Myths and Fables' during a full dress rehearsal on Nov. 10, 2016 on the main stage of the Performing Arts Building at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif.
New spin on visual communication
Point guard makes it rain MARIA TRINIDAD Reporter @mariat̲roundup Life may bring obstacles, but a person that has a strong love for a sport will find a way to always play. Some people may let a disability hinder them, but point guard Arianna Lindsey does not let hers do harm. When Lindsey was 2, she got sick from milk poisoning and it led to her hearing loss. She is completely deaf now. After seeing her father playing basketball, she wanted to participate. Lindsey, who communicates in sign language, expresses her excitement and joy for the sport. “When I saw my dad playing on the court, I just wanted to join in. I just thought it was interesting and I was really fascinated,” Lindsey said. The junior high school Lindsey attended on the East Coast had a policy that allowed them to begin playing basketball at that grade level. However, according to Lindsey her coach noticed her and started her in fifth grade. Despite Lindsey’s disability, her love and passion for basketball has remained her solid ground. She believes that sometimes life is
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Arianna Lindsey in a triple threat at half court in the South Gym at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Nov. 14, 2016. Despite losing her hearing at the age of two, Lindsey uses visual cues to help her play as a point guard on Pierce's women's basketball team. a struggle and playing basketball comes with many obstacles. According to Lindsey, moving quickly and communicating is
something she struggles with occasionally. She wishes her teammates would learn a few signs for the game, but knows that it will
take time. “I’m pretty experienced with that [basketball signals], so I don't think its any problem. It's not a struggle at all,” Lindsey said. “Usually I just follow what’s going on and then they can show me what to do, it's fine.” Lindsey says women’s basketball coach Jim Couch is very encouraging. Even though Lindsey has been playing for a very long time, she is still learning new things. Couch has been at Pierce for 17 years and believes that if a student athlete is a high achiever then they will achieve high on the court. According to Couch, it is not his first time dealing with a disabled person. In 1998, he had a young lady with a hearing condition who played for him. Couch described her as an “awesome 3-point shooter who did not need an interpreter.” “She read lips pretty well. She felt vibrations on the floor. I stomped up and down the floor and I yelled a lot. She could feel it and responded very well. She was a good player for me,” Couch said. According to Couch, Lindsey has been playing for him for six months and has definitely improved. Lindsey said she has a pretty good 3-point shot and she brings that to the team. “She has given 110 percent of her effort to be the best basketball player she can be,” Couch said. “I admire Arianna. I think there are a lot of kids who don’t realize what they have. I think that with her disability, she has
learned how to play the game and how to play on the court.” Lindsey said she brings a positive attitude to the team even though there is a communication barrier. She thinks that makes her unique. Couch agrees that she is firm in her process. “I think she is a hard worker with a lot of drive and determination. She is determined and persistent and she definitely likes the game,” Couch said. Talitha Draper, center, said it would be nice to learn American Sign Language to communicate with her because she is part of the team and she thinks it is impressive to play with that disability. “I admire her. I think I have difficulties, but I don't know what it's like to be deaf and have those extra problems,” Draper said. “For her to come to school and play basketball is awesome. Every time I get down on myself I just imagine her. You don't ever see her complaining and throwing a fit.” Lindsey is majoring in Kinesiology with an emphasis on sports medicine. She hopes to become a coach and learn about different sports and does not think missing a sense will be a problem at all. “I think that I can just teach them and help them understand and I don’t think there will be any problem with it [understanding each other] once we learn to communicate,” Lindsey said. mtrinidad.roundupnews@gmail.com
Editor's note: A letter from LACCD to employees on Nov. 10. Following Tuesday’s national election, many students have expressed distress and anxiety regarding the policies supporting their education. These concerns are completely understandable. Many of the details of the nation’s leadership transition are unknown, despite the rampant media speculation. During this time of reflection and transition in leadership at our nation’s capital, it is especially important for us to reaffirm and uphold our values as a public institution of higher learning. The values include justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. At LACCD, we are committed to ensure that all students have full access to our colleges, as well as the support needed to succeed in their studies. The Los Angeles Community College District is the “People’s College”–-students from every walk of life, every zip code, language and capability are here. And you are all welcomed at LACCD, without exception and without apology. Our nine colleges and educational centers will remain as beacons of democracy and as safe havens for every student. LACCD is also deeply committed to protecting the rights of our undocumented students that attend our colleges and receive state aid under the provisions of AB 540, enacted in 2001, and the California Dream Act, signed into law in 2011. These laws allow undocumented students to be exempt from non-resident tuition, and receive private scholarships and state financial aid, including community college fee waivers (BOGW), and Cal Grants. On behalf of the LACCD Board of Trustees and our leadership team at the nine colleges and at the Educational Services Center, thank you for your role in ensuring the success of our students at LACCD. Sincerely, Chancellor Francisco C. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Community College District College Presidents Kathleen Burke, Los Angeles Pierce College Erika Endrijonas, Los Angeles Valley College Larry Frank, Los Angeles Trade Technical College Otto Lee, Los Angeles Harbor College Jim Limbaugh, West Los Angeles College Marvin Martinez, East Los Angeles College Renee Martinez, Los Angeles City College
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