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,…
Dance School Offers Diverse Learning Opportunities
When most people think of the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment, some of the first things that might come to mind is the amazing performances or the fact the school is known as a “Rockette Factory”. Everyone thinks of the incredible performance program, and how at just about any professional show you…
Behind the Scenes of Move!
Just before spring break, the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment produced their annual spring show Move! Dance For the World of Entertainment. Typically, what people enjoy most about the dance show is the incredible and talented dancers that bring the stage to life with the vision of the choreographers. However, there is…
Anna Marie Wright Crowned Miss OCU 2024
Miss OCU 2024, Oklahoma City University’s annual beauty pageant crowned a new winner last night in junior musical theatre major Anna Marie Wright. The competition featured 4 onstage sections as well as an interview prior. Competitors compete in an onstage question, health and fitness wear, talent, and an evening wear section. Nine women ranging from…
OCU ODEI Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day, observed annually on the second Monday of October, celebrates the immense contributions the indigenous community has made to society. It serves to honor the resilience, contributions, struggles and successes of this community in the past, present and future. Instituted in 1992 in Berkeley, California, the observation eventually spread throughout numerous cities and…
Star Dance Company to debut Holiday Spectacular
The Oklahoma City University Holiday Spectacular dance show will be the inaugural performance for the newly forged Star Dance Company of the Ann Lacy School of American Dance & Entertainment. Performances will occur Dec. 8-11, with performances on the 8th, 9th, and 10th happening at 8 p.m., and performances happening on the 10th and 11th…
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.
Kristin Chenoweth hosts Zoom meetings with students
Performing arts students got to have a Zoom Q&A session with OCU alumna and artist-in-residence Kristin Chenoweth March 31.
Dance students react to online format
Dance officials are trying a new way to have dance classes online.
Editorial: Students should support peers’ new work
The editors encourage students to support their peers’ work, even if it’s not familiar.
Dance management seniors to attend graduate school in Ireland
Katherine Reller and Morgan Wanamaker, dance management seniors, will be studying in a new country during the next academic year.
Opinion: Ms. Marty Pants, a bad advice column – Dec. 4
Ms. Marty Pants advises students on dance weigh-ins, gift giving and finals papers.
Ms. Marty Pants is an expert on life and loves to give back to the community with her acclaimed problem-solving skills. Email any questions to Ms. Pants’s secretary at fiacovacci@my.okcu.edu.
Gallery: Student Choreography Show
View photos from the first dance performance of the semester.
Student Choreography Show features 200 students
The Student Choreography Show and Friends is in full-swing, with participating students in rehearsals and faculty overseeing the student-run production.
Dance seniors share stories of overcoming life challenges
Two dance seniors share their unique college experiences.
Spring music theater performance includes ‘twists, turns’
The Wanda L. Bass School of Music is preparing to put up its next mainstage production, Crazy for You.
Dance company to visit Kansas for recruitment tour
The American Spirit Dance Company will tour in Kansas this spring.
Students plan dance marathon to fundraise for hospitalized children
OCU will host a six hour Dance Marathon benefitting the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
Gallery: Broadway Revue
View photos from the upcoming spring dance show
Senior feature: Dance senior to obtain graduate degree in Dublin, Ireland
College students attend graduate school all over the United States after graduation. But one soon-to-be graduate is going all the way to another country.
Student collects dancewear for Belizean children
A dance student was inspired to organize a dancewear donation drive after returning from a mission trip to Belize.
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.
Theater and performance program to finish year with two original shows
Students can RSVP to both events via Facebook once the events are created.
Video: Bringing Home Broadway Episode 3
Watch a behind-the-scenes video of technical rehearsals for the American Spirit Dance Company’s Spring Show.
Video: Bringing Home Broadway Episode 2
Watch a behind-the-scenes video of blocking weekend for the American Spirit Dance Company’s Spring Show.
