The Oklahoma City University Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment is renowned throughout the country, consistently being one of the best-ranked dance programs in America, but what is behind the success of the dance program? Artistic Director Tiffany van der Merwe and Executive Director Melanie Shelley attributed this continued success to several things,…
Second Annual School of Dance Holiday Spectacular Draws in Crowds
The holiday season was kicked off this past year with the second annual Holiday Spectacular presented by the Oklahoma City University Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment, running from December 7-11. The Spectacular was a two-act dance show with performances comprised entirely of student dancers with more student dancers filling several management positions,…
School of Dance starts work on virtual production
The Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment began work this week on their virtual spring dance show, “Spring into Spring.”
Dance professor honored as part of “50 Making a Difference” for third year
Jo Rowan recently received an award from the Journal Record.
School of Dance video reaches two million views on YouTube
The Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment is reaching students in more ways than one.
Dance company to visit Kansas for recruitment tour
The American Spirit Dance Company will tour in Kansas this spring.
Project 21 concert to showcase new music, choreography
Project 21 and the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment will perform side by side in a concert this semester.
OCU stand-up comedy highlights
John Mulaney couldn’t make it to OCU for a show, so we brought in his brother, Jimmy, instead. Here are the highlights from his set about OCU.
Gallery: Steal the show!
The Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment has their first performance of the semester Oct. 13.
Alumnus returns as guest teacher, artist-in-residence
Vincent Sandoval was readmitted as a guest artist-in-residence, where he is teaching dance classes in tap, jazz, contemporary partnering and theater dance.
‘Most lavish Christmas dance extravaganza’ set to begin
The Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment will present its annual Christmas show Home for the Holidays. Home for the Holidays is scheduled to return Dec. 10-13 in Kirkpatrick Auditorium in Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center. The show features a variety of ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop numbers. Home for the Holidays is described…
