Hispanos Unidos held its second Latin Dance Workshop on Saturday and plans to have two more this semester. Only 10 people came to Saturday's workshop, said Paloma Cavazos, vice president of Hispanos Unidos. Attendance at this semester's first workshop was on par with the first ever workshop the club held, which was during last ... [Read More…]
Steps made towards country dance club
During Sing Song there were performances from social clubs and host and hostesses, including the two-stepping group. The two-stepping group that performed during Sing Song plans to start a club. Alan Songer, sophomore from Tomball, is in contact with Mark Jackson about starting an official two-stepping club on campus. "I have wanted to start ... [Read More…]
Dancers swing, step in Sing Song event
Four dance groups performing step, swing, two-step and hip hop will follow a pair of lovebirds through the story of their relationship during this year's Sing Song production. The dance groups, made up of 31 dancers who auditioned for their roles, each tell a different part of the story with their songs, said Sing Song downstage co-chair Amanda ... [Read More…]
Second Chance Dance to establish tradition
The Student Social Work Association will begin building a tradition this month by conducting its third annual Second Chance Dance on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in Bennett Gym. The SSWA is a group of social work majors whose goal is to spread awareness of social justice issues like domestic violence and child welfare. While the group has several small ... [Read More…]
AES club prepares for Friday’s barn dance
Agricultural and Environmental Science club officers look forward to hosting the Barn Dance after its success last fall. ACU students will, once again, have an opportunity to put their cowboy boots on and enjoy some two-stepping while supporting the AES club. "The barn dance is a fun social opportunity with a little country flare," said Kevin ... [Read More…]
Revision to university dance policy holds strong
Two agricultural and environmental science clubs will be hosting the second annual ACU Barn Dance on Nov. 9. The Agricultural and Environmental Science Club and Block and Bridle Club will be having a dance at Rhoden Farm to raise money for their clubs. Riley Morrow, sophomore animal science major from Bellvue, Colo., is the secretary and ... [Read More…]
Cartoon: ACU Appropriate
Evan's Marks by Evan Marks "ACU Appropriate" ... [Read More…]
Oh, baby give me one more chance: students enjoy Second Chance Dance
ACU's Student Social Work Association and the ACU Swing Cats teamed up Friday for a night of dancing and fundraising. Second Chance Dance, only the second ACU-affiliated dance, collected around 300 new toiletry items as the admission price to donate to victims of domestic violence. Jennifer Carpenter, senior social work major from Fort Worth and ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 02.27.13
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Red Boot Roundup attracts more than 500, raises nearly $5,000
Almost a month after Lindsey Smith lost her life in a car accident, ACU students, faculty and staff gathered in Bennett gym to celebrate her life through her passion for two-stepping at the Red Boot Roundup. The dance was put together by students who were close to Smith with the help of Student Life and the Students Association. Zach Stromberg, ... [Read More…]