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JMC Network Newscast – January 30, 2015

January 30, 2015 by Optimist Staff

First, a look at the Sing Song preparations of the ACU women's clubs. Then, the drastic temperature change here in Abilene. Also, a look at the dance team, Sanctify Hip Hop Company's, newest auditions. We will also look at ACU sports for the week. Finally, we've got an update for the campus wide construction. Video by Brittney Johnson and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Construction, Newscast, Sanctify, Sing Song, Sportscast

Sanctify is back on the dance floor

January 29, 2015 by Optimist Staff

After being disbanded and not being able to put on any "ACU official" events, Sanctify Hip Hop Co. now has what they need and are officially back together again. Video by Kynzie Newman ... [Read More…]

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Sanctify getting a fresh start

January 21, 2015 by Laura E. Benson

The dance team Sanctify is getting a fresh start this semester. The club will conduct dance tryouts from 2-5 p.m. Saturday in Studio B of the Money Student Recreation and Wellness center. The mission of Sanctify is to redeem the image of hip-hop and glorify God through dance. While the club did not perform last semester, it did not ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Sanctify, Student Life

Video: Sanctify performs fall show for students

November 21, 2013 by Optimist Staff

The members of Sanctify dance group choreographed a show for their fellow peers to entertain their fellow peer, along with showing off some dancing talent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYbulXvBHOQ Video/editing by: Jamie Swallows ... [Read More…]

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Sanctify performs fall show for students

November 21, 2013 by Optimist Staff

The members of Sanctify dance group choreographed a show for their fellow peers to entertain their fellow peer, along with showing off some dancing talent. Video/editing by: Jamie Swallows ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Sanctify

Sanctify to offer workshop to benefit accident victims

February 27, 2013 by Linsey Thut

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…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Dancing, Highway 36 Accident, Sanctify

SHADES and Sanctify add new members

February 13, 2013 by Emmett Niland

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…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Dancing, Sanctify, Shades

Dance teams preparing for shows

February 6, 2013 by Christina Williamson

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…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Dancing, Omega Dance Company, Sanctify, Shades, Sing Song, Swing Cats

Two dance groups pursuing new members

January 25, 2013 by Mark Smith

Two dance groups on campus are actively looking for new members with spring tryouts as they prepare Sing Song performances. SHADES step team has been conducting tryouts each night this week, and will again Friday evening in the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building room 115 from 8 - 10 p.m. It's the first time the group will welcome open ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Sanctify, Shades, Sing Song

Dancers Unite: SHADES and Sanctify partner for first joint show

November 14, 2012 by Mark Smith

Nearly a dozen women on campus share a passion for stepping. Performing a combination of dance and creative percussion, SHADES stomps and claps in unison and rhythm to create its own music or to accompany other songs. SHADES will perform a show in Cullen Auditorium on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. alongside a similar dance group. Rather than ... [Read More…]

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