Dance, Dance from Mesa State to Vegas
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Jebruary 1, Volume 75 2006 lt-YLe 15 Mesa H11i! ~ollege • The voice of st,u1e,ts smce ll.Y31 Dance, dance from Mesa State _to Vegas Holly C.o.ok [Reporter Several members of the dance department, along with Lecturer uf Dance Tony Ctppola, are traveling to Las Vegas shortly after spring break to perform -as a tap ensemble for the University of Las Vegas. Coppola spoke with the head of production at the UNLV campus, and the ensemble was asked to perform in a Friday night showcase for the school. ''We hope to do a three-part sessi~n,'' Coppola said. 'The first part will be the per formance, the second a lecture and demo, and the third part, a series of rhythm _games where their students will he able tu partici pate." The ensemble will perform old pieces used in previous concerts on the Mesa State stage. They will also use electronic kick pads that were featured in last spring's dance concertto create a "drum" like tap tlaru::e. "Senior Dance Major fuithleen Dinwiddie will be a featured dancer at the event. As a senior, Dinwiddie is looking forward to the opportunity to perform. "Usuall we ·ust take classes when we·trav- . , ' . Danielle Stomberg/Criterion 1 t th y Jt .. D' 'dd. 'd "I , . Mesa Stute College students waTm up m Melonie Buchunan s modern dance techmque class. 1\>Iem.hers et bo ~setevehn s, ffrn,\h'l t le sknai · t sdgohmg of the dance and tap program will travel to Las Vegas this spring. o e nice o s ow o v; a we · ow an e featured. This is _goin_g to he a nice finishing prior to the showcase .over spring break to partici dance festivals in places such as Boulder, St. Louis touch for me." pate in classes and to view professional dance show,<;. and Chicago, each time returning with a guest choreo The UNLV dance department has a small tap pro Coppola, who resided in the city for several years, graphed piece to feature in the concerts. gram, and Coppola hopes to open mnre \1!nues to knows teachers in the area and is hoping to e~posc The tap dancen; to be featured in the ensemble those students wishing to pursue tap dancing. his students to classes taught by reachen. from Los on UNLV campus are Samantha Harl. Erin Odell, "It's a great opportunity to feature our dancers and Angeles and Las Vegas. Angelica Jestrmich, Victoria Hernandez, Natasha their versatility," Coppola said. Coppola said he hopes 'We are hoping to get a gu~st choreographer tn Pyeatte, Kathleen Dinwiddie, and Kaarina Aalto. that this opportunity will lead to a chance to choreo choreograph a piece for 11ur students for an upcoming graph for the UNLV dance department. concert," Coppola said. hceok@mesastatt:• edl The dance department wi!J be traveling to Las Vegas For two years in arow, the department attended Go televised, Mesa State students, go televised I JJeremiall Cadman away from M!!sa .State tn take classes via ,ideo telecon dozen other staff from Mesa State, USDA Rural Reporter ferencing without having to come to the main campus. Development Acting Directw Joe Hostetler and The system is estimated to sen-e more than 9,000 U.S. Senator Wayne Allard via videoconference from The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural citizens acros-s the state. Washington, D.C. Development awarded Mesa State College a $338,892 Mesa State President Tim Foster said that the new During the ceremony, a novelty check was present Distance learning and Telemedicine _grant on Dec. 13, equipment \\-111 "enhance the ability of people to go ed to Foster; however, the funds for the project \.,,i!J not 2005, accordin_g to a press release. ahead and pursue a bachelors degree without having be awanled to the school until mid-February, accord This grant ~ill allow Mesa State to upgrade exist to travel." ing to Mesa State Grants Coordinator Cindy Leub. ing video teleconferencing equipment in Tomlinson Mesa State is the only Colorado imtitution to re According to the MavConnections newsletter, the Library to meet regional and statewide standards, at: ceive a grant from the USDA Rural Development. cording to the January MavC.onnections newsletter. Foster said 79 grants were awarded nationally. This nl:'w equipment will allow students who live Foster attended the ceremony along with a few See telriffl9dct1n pllge '12 "All the news that wasn't fit Criterion Calendar for a full story." Feb. 1 - 7 This week in Hickenlooper••• beating all candidates, Democratic Wednesday, Feb. 1 Mesa State Colle!!e and Republican, by a 10-point margin. Events you could have attended~ut didn't "Grease" musical comedy at the Cabaret Dinner hear about Theater O'Donnell out for congressional campaign 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday, dinner 6 p.m., The nursing program held a ceremony on Jan. 26 Executive Director of the Colorado Commission show Tickets $32 - $36. 255-0999. Runs recognizing 4 7 local nurses who mentor students on Higher Education Rick O'Donnell announced through April 23. in the Mesa State program. Of the 4 7 nurses, one on Jan. 25 he would be resigning in March to pur was recognized by the Mesa State Student Nurses sue his congressional campaign full time, accord Association as the best nurse in our communi- ing to The Denver Post. During his tenure at the Thursday, Feb. 2 ty. The nurse with the most votes won a bag full of commission, O'Donnel; implemented the College "The Bells Are Ringing" at Empire Theatre Company prizes donated by area merchants. Opportunity Fund and negotiated performance 7:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. contracts with state colleges. O'Donnell is current Tickets $30 - $34, $18 show only. 248-9091 The annual La Raza Youth Conference took place ly the Republican candidate for Colorado's Seventh Jan. 2 7 - 28 in Liff Auditorium. "The youth confer Congressional District, which Rep. Bob Beauprez, Friday, Feb. 3 ence strives to help our youth examine community R-Denver, will be vacating for his gubernatorial run issues and take responsibility for the world around this year. Resident Assistant resumes due them," LEAGUE Officer Shirley Romero Otero said. Fine art auction at the Art Center 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. preview reception, 7 p.m. auc Nation tion. Tickets: $10. 243-7337 Colorado Bush and Clinton BFFs Pool tournament Suspected drunk driver knocks boulder Into According to Reuters on Jan. 30, Presidents George 6:30 p.m., game room in college center Interstate W. Bush and Bill Clinton have become so close be On Jan. 27, a rockslide was reported on Interstate cause of President Bush Sr:s and Clinton's fund Piano benefit concert 70 outside Palisade, according to The Daily raising efforts for Tsunami and Gulf Coats relief ef 7:30 p.m., Moss Performing Arts Concert Hall. Sentinel. Jose Martinez, who was driving a 1999 Featuring Andrea Arese-Elias, piano forts, George W. Bush considers Clinton a mem $8 adults, $5 seniors, $3 students black Ford Ranger, was driving east on I-70 when ber of the family. When asked about his father and All proceeds will go to ~esa State music depart he hit a boulder and knocked it into the lane. A Clinton, Bush said, "Yes, he is my new brother." ment. minivan then collided with the boulder, and a car Clinton's wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-New hit the minivan. Martinez was given a summons to York, is a potential Democratic candidate for presi a hospital by a state trooper then disappeared. The dent in 2008. Saturday, Feb. 4 truck was reported stolen Mesa State Dance Auditions 10 a.m., Dance Studio (Saunders Fieldhouse Wanna make my day punk? World 128) State Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma, introduced legis Wear appropriate dance attire and make-up Aag at heart of Middle East conflict lation to strengthen Colorado's "Make My Day" law, The Jerusalem Post reported on Jan. 28 that af- Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra Children's according to a press release. The law allows hom ter capturing a majority of seats in the Palestinian Concert eowners or residents to use deadly force to defend Parliament, Hamas, a group the United States clas 11 a.m., Grand Junction High School themselves. Gardner said homeowners or residents sifies as a terrorist organization, is demanding Auditorium. Tickets: $5, $2 for children 12 and are required to prove their innocence by showing Israel change its flag. "Israel must remove the two under. 243-6787 they were afraid for their lives. "It's ludicrous that, blue stripes from its national flag;• Senior Hamas An evening of swing and Latin dance under current law, the rights of an intruder out official Mahmoud Zahar told The Jerusalem Post. 7:30 p.m., LiffAuditorium. Tickets: $10, $5 with weigh the rights of a mother or father protecting "The stripes on the flag are symbols of occupation. MAVcard. their children;· Gardner said. They signify Israel's borders stretching from the Euphrates River to the Nile River:· Sunday, Feb. 5 Is Hick in or out? Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper is still decid- Free Sunday at the Botanical Gardens ing about a run for governor. "I've just got to fig 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 245-9030 ure out what I'm going to do and when I'm going to do it," Hicken looper told the Rocky Mountain News Monday, Feb. 6 on Jan. 30. If Hickenlooper decides to run, he will St.