Sanctify will have a Dance Benefit Workshop in order to raise money for victims of the Jan.25 accident, Rebekah Cherniss and Deanna Romero. The workshop will be March 2 from 12:30-3 p.m. Cherniss and Romero were members of Sanctify last semester. "They loved to dance, and they loved to just be around," said Byron Martin, director of the Office of ... [Read More…]
Roundup to honor Smith’s passion
Lindsey Lee Smith's favorite pastime was country western dancing. To honor her love for two-stepping in her trademark red cowgirl boots, students have organized a benefit dance concert on Saturday in her honor. The Lindsey Lee Red Boot Roundup, from 8-10:30 p.m. in Bennett Gym, will allow students to participate in Smith's passion of dance while ... [Read More…]
SHADES and Sanctify add new members
Sanctify Hip Hop Company and Shades Step Squad each added new members as they prepare for their upcoming performances. Both groups held auditions last week, which resulted in six new members for Sanctify and four new members for Shades. Shades and Sanctify are both on campus groups in the Office of Multicultural Enrichment. Shades performs ... [Read More…]
Dance teams preparing for shows
As Sing Song is fast approaching, everyone is dancing around campus getting organized, losing sleep and trying to focus on preparing for the performances. For the first time in several years, ACU is bringing back the Sing Song Dance Team. The team consists of students with all different types of dancing styles. This year the dance team will ... [Read More…]
Tappin’ Jack
"Hi. Give me just a minute, the game will be over in 24 seconds," Jack McGlothlin said. He was standing a foot from his television screen with his eyes locked on the four-point football game between the Falcons and the Saints. When the Saints pulled through to victory 24 seconds later, Jack clicked off the TV and walked over to the kitchen table. ... [Read More…]
Blues dancing offers wholesome community for ACU students
Every Friday, ACU students participate in blues dancing class in downtown Abilene. Video/Editing by: JP Festa ... [Read More…]
AES dance raises barn roof
The Agriculture and Environmental Science club hosted its first Fall Barn Dance Bash on Saturday at the ACU Rhoden Farm. The dance began at 8 p.m. and ended at midnight. About 50 students drove out to Rhoden Farm and two-stepped the night away. Samantha Stien, junior business finance major from Georgetown, was among the students who attended the ... [Read More…]
Dancing doesn’t always precede sex
Dancing leads to sex. At least that's what some people have always said at ACU whenever dancing is mentioned. But now that the Board of Trustees approved a revision to the dance policy last month that will allow social dancing in sponsored events, things are different. The Students' Association and Campus Activities Board are planning a dance ... [Read More…]
Social clubs seek OK for dancing at spring formals
Social club formals are approaching, and some social clubs have decided to submit dancing requests to Student Life. The long-standing dance policy was recently revised, allowing campus organizations to submit requests for dancing at an event to Student Life for approval. Once approved, there are several criteria that must be met. Students are ... [Read More…]
JMC Network Newscast – February 29, 2012
On this week’s newscast hosted by Farron Salley and Meagan Freeman, learn about the results from issues of diversity discussed during a 3-credit Chapel forum and also about the upcoming Black History Production. Find out what two deans resigned from their positions and what employment position was filled on the football field. We also discuss the ... [Read More…]