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Students performed their final dance, choreographed by Zara Harding ’18, who grounded the piece in Jamaican dance culture.

Student Dedication Shines Through in Dance Concert

March 30, 2018 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

On March 23 and March 24, Choate held its annual dance concert, a yearly showing of Choate’s dance clubs. Step Squad, Dance Company, Dance History, and Hip Hop began preparing their various performances at the beginning of fall term. Students in the clubs worked with different guest artists, faculty members,Read More

Every year, Choate’s best dancers choreograph Pep Rally performances for varsity teams.

The Choreographers Behind Pep Rally Routines

November 17, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

“I believe that we will win! I believe that we will win!” Last Friday night, the WJAC overflowed with cheers and blue-and-gold spirit during the annual Deerfield Day pep rally. This year, the administration asked athletic teams not to film a video to air at the rally but instead toRead More

New faculty, new classes, and new athletic offerings will enlarge Choate’s dance program this year.

Dancing to a New Rhythm

September 22, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

In the past few years, Choate’s dance program has grown immensely. With each new year, the department has welcomed more and more changes. This year is no different; the advancements are expected to shift the program into a new direction of more strength and relevance. One of the biggest changesRead More

Lacina Coulibaly (left) and Wendy Jehlen (right) perform their quantum physics-inspired dance duet, “Entangling.”

Guest Dance Performers Entangle Audience at the PMAC

January 20, 2017 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Last Friday, January 13, at 7:30 p.m., professional dancers Lacina Coulibaly and Wendy Jehlen took to the Paul Mellon Arts Center’s main stage to perform their dance duet, “Entangling.” The origin of this unusual name comes from the dance’s inspiration of quantum entanglement. Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon in whichRead More

Step Squad and Hip Hop Club Mingle with Sports Teams at Annual Pep Rally

Step Squad and Hip Hop Club Mingle with Sports Teams at Annual Pep Rally

November 28, 2016 at 10:09 pm Comments are Disabled

On Friday, November 11, the Worthington Johnson Athletic Center erupted in cheer.  The annual Pep Rally, put on the night before Deerfield Day, prepared the Choate community for the athletic feats ahead by featuring onstage performances and videos from select fall sports teams. However, Pep Rally also showcased the talentsRead More

On the Dance Floor with Tiffany Lin ’18

On the Dance Floor with Tiffany Lin ’18

April 22, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Meet Tiffany Lin ’18. From Little Neck, New York, this two-year sophomore has contributed to the Choate arts program in many ways, particularly in dance. At Choate, Lin is a part of Dance Company, Hip Hop Club, Step Squad, and Dance Ensemble. She has also participated in the annual danceRead More

Dance Concert Set to Premiere This Weekend

Dance Concert Set to Premiere This Weekend

April 15, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

As the Student Dance Concert rehearsal began, the Paul Mellon Arts Center buzzed with energy and resonated with music. The dancers, decked in all-black and accented with touches of color, moved to the rhythm of the beat. On Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, the annual Student Dance ConcertRead More

From the Stage to the Dance Floor with Harley Kirchhoff ’16

From the Stage to the Dance Floor with Harley Kirchhoff ’16

April 15, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

Fans of The Diary of Anne Frank may remember Mrs. Auguste van Pels, the equally dramatic and comedic character, perfectly brought to life by one of Choate’s most talented actresses. This week we bring to you insight into the life and times of Harley Kirchhoff ’16. Kirchhoff’s passion and dedicationRead More