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Written by Soumia Hammi & Jessica Finol

Written by Soumia Hammi, Jessica Finol, Kerren Dieuveille, and Imani Woodin

Written by Soumia Hammi, Jessica Finol, and Imani Woodin

Origins of Tap

Tap dancing is a style created in North America during the 18th and 19th centuries that has its origins in both Irish and West African dance styles.

Written by Kerren Dieuveille and Sarah Currea

Come meet a group of dancers that are Beyoncé approved!

Image Source: Still image taken from Syncopated Ladies Beychella Cover Video

Written by Kerren Dieuveille

Happy World Piano Day! To celebrate, Student Council Member Kerren Dieuveille (Junior at Rollins College) interviewed Professor Dr. Gloria Cook about her journey with the piano. 

Pictured: Dr. Gloria Cook and Kerren Dieuveille 

Written by Danielle Leon

Written by Kerren Dieuveille

Before I begin this article I would like to start by telling a bit about myself. I am an African-American young adult woman with Caribbean roots. This play that I will be reviewing focuses on topics of race, sexuality, and age in a market where not fitting a particular role is a detriment to your livelihood. I wish to handle the topics presented with the seriousness with which it was presented to me. To do so I feel it is important for readers to know through what lens I saw the play.

Written by Soumia Hammi and Jessica Finol, Blog Team Directors

Written by Soumia Hammi and Jessica Finol, Blog Team Directors

This year, the Hiplet ballerinas of Chicago will be coming to Miami for a one-time performance on January 14th. But what exactly is Hiplet, and why are we at the Culture Shock Student Council so excited for their performance?

Written by Kerren Dieuveille

Welcome to Culture Shock SnapShot! A new series on the blog of short form articles for viewers to catch up on the Florida visual and performing arts scene with ease. Our inaugural piece is an interview with Dr. John Sinclair, conductor and artistic director of the Bach Festival Society.