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The Honors Creative Project evolved drastically from start to finish, despite its origin remaining the same. My core goal in this project was to connect two seemingly mutually exclusive aspects of my life, engineering and dance. After conducting an IRB study and using data from my own personal experiences, I

The Honors Creative Project evolved drastically from start to finish, despite its origin remaining the same. My core goal in this project was to connect two seemingly mutually exclusive aspects of my life, engineering and dance. After conducting an IRB study and using data from my own personal experiences, I was able to see how dance had in fact made me a better engineer. There were skills that I gained and learned in dance that were directly applicable to engineering, and I believe will be critical to my success as an engineer. As the focal point of the project angled towards myself, I had to look deeply into who I am and how I reached this point. I conducted self-reflections on various aspects of my current life and also on the struggles and hardships I overcame during my years at ASU. From these reflections, I learned a lot about myself and how my personal identity has evolved. This identity evolution became the backbone behind my thesis defense. I took my research and self-reflections and designed a series of artwork that I personally designed and painted myself. I my engineering side to conduct the research and collect the data, and then used my artistic side to present my findings to the public in a way that attracted and audience and caused others to reflect upon their own identities.
ContributorsArizmendi, Romann Fuentes (Author) / Olarte, David (Thesis director) / Welz, Matt (Committee member) / Harrington Bioengineering Program (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2019-05
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The Latin Sol Festival stands as a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and dance, uniting communities and fostering connections in a dynamic showcase of Latin heritage. Held annually, this festival embodies the spirit of cultural preservation and community engagement. As the festival continues to grow and evolve, it remains committed

The Latin Sol Festival stands as a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and dance, uniting communities and fostering connections in a dynamic showcase of Latin heritage. Held annually, this festival embodies the spirit of cultural preservation and community engagement. As the festival continues to grow and evolve, it remains committed to its original mission. The aim of this creative project was to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, diversity, document its historical impact, increase Sunday participation and set a new standard for future years. These were accomplished by a diverse set of tools including marketing, rebranding, delegation, design and collaborations with local businesses.
ContributorsUribe, Scarlett (Author) / Olarte, David (Thesis director) / Kelley, Kristian (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / The Design School (Contributor) / Department of Marketing (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This thesis is an exploration into somatic movement methods to help ease chronic pain. The study follows my personal experience as a researcher and a dancer with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. I carry forward a body-centered autoethnographic frame, as the prevailing ethos of this work revolves around considering

This thesis is an exploration into somatic movement methods to help ease chronic pain. The study follows my personal experience as a researcher and a dancer with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. I carry forward a body-centered autoethnographic frame, as the prevailing ethos of this work revolves around considering bodily experience as an authority in personal well-being. My research follows the spirit of the Intuitive Inquiry research methodology developed by Dr. Rosemarie Anderson and evolved as I progressed through my own research and organizing processes. This thesis document is organized according to eight physical cycles of intuitive inquiry that emerged from my movement and research processes. The cycles address my conditions of chronic pain and disability, my history with dance competition in the United States, my experience with conceptualizations of the body, and the successes I experience with somatic practices, particularly Tensegrity as it applies to the body. My intuitive physical cycles conclude with a proposal for methods of movement and inner-body communication that promote ease in the body and sustainable movement.
ContributorsSmith, Holly (Author) / Roses-Thema, Cynthia (Thesis advisor) / Olarte, David (Committee member) / Anand, Julie (Committee member) / Tang, Yi-Yuan (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2023
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This MFA project in dance involved a dance concert that fused together different socio-cultural dance forms. Goals of the project included engaging the audience members in ways that are meaningful and express cultural identity, looking at similar and contrasting values or norms between different dance styles, and seeing how that

This MFA project in dance involved a dance concert that fused together different socio-cultural dance forms. Goals of the project included engaging the audience members in ways that are meaningful and express cultural identity, looking at similar and contrasting values or norms between different dance styles, and seeing how that might be expressed in a Western concert theatrical space or be adapted to that space. The research explored the themes of fusion, emotional states, and engagement through collaborative processes of choreography. A series of dance sections were developed based on different cultural movement styles that were ultimately woven together into a live performance.
ContributorsDimitrov, Tanya (Author) / Dyer, Becky (Thesis advisor) / Koch, Carolyn (Thesis advisor) / Landborn, Adair (Committee member) / Fossum, Dave (Committee member) / Rohd, Michael (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2023
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Though often viewed as a positive aspect of past, modern, and future interpersonal interaction, communities can be viewed under a microscope as a tool used by the human species to preserve oneself. Communities are used as a safety tool to assure the longevity of an individual. As a dancer and

Though often viewed as a positive aspect of past, modern, and future interpersonal interaction, communities can be viewed under a microscope as a tool used by the human species to preserve oneself. Communities are used as a safety tool to assure the longevity of an individual. As a dancer and dancemaker, taking part in the art of dance challenges one's perception of large groups of bodies taking up space. Following a global pandemic, dancers and people alike were forced to find communities of much smaller sizes to appease the need to interact with other people. This caused the creation of safety pods and the urge to connect with others in ways that were not always favored. How did individuals suffer from a lack of interpersonal connection? Does the need for communities highlight a higher level of codependency amongst individuals who prefer relying on communities? Is this morally wrong? This thesis uses research obtained from ethical theories, travel research, and movement research to determine whether or not this action is morally right or wrong. This thesis uses an ethnographic style of writing to navigate through the creative process of dancemaking for an evening-length dance show, further analyzing the individual need for communities. This reflective writing defends the thesis and includes new revelations on the topic of communities and self-preservation.
ContributorsKing, Takela (Author) / Lerman, Elizabeth (Thesis director) / Koch, Carolyn (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor) / School of Music, Dance and Theatre (Contributor)
Created2022-05
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Paseo is a postmodern dance performance that reveals the migrational passage of bodies through space and time. Paseo included five dance participants, and the choreographer/pedagogue. Paseo members participated in rehearsal and performance events that completed the investigational study. The creative process focused on integrating somatic and improvisational movement practices to

Paseo is a postmodern dance performance that reveals the migrational passage of bodies through space and time. Paseo included five dance participants, and the choreographer/pedagogue. Paseo members participated in rehearsal and performance events that completed the investigational study. The creative process focused on integrating somatic and improvisational movement practices to design an environment where dancers could build body-mind awareness and sensitivity to their surroundings, participate democratically, and build agency in their performative decision-making. Paseo investigated the performance as an informal site for learning and understanding of migration, identity, and community. Another objective of Paseo was to explore the performance as an informal site of learning and its transformative effects on lived experiences that occur from the act of doing, the act of becoming, and experiential sensations.

Paseo was part of the Arizona State University’s (ASU) School of Film, Dance, and Theatre Emerging Artists I series, one of two performances that shared the stage with fellow graduate cohort member, Grace Gallagher. Paseo took place at ASU’s Margaret Gisolo Theatre, located at the Physical Education Building East. Performance dates were the following; fix punctuation Friday, November 6th, Saturday, November 7th, and Sunday, November 8th. Paseo had a fourth presentation on Saturday, December 5th, 2015, at Margaret Gisolo Theatre as part of the post-conference performance and dialogue event, “By The People.” The conference was hosted by the Participatory Government Initiative on the ASU Campus from December 3rd-5th, 2015.
ContributorsOlarte, David (Author) / Vissicaro, Pegge (Thesis advisor) / Fonow, Mary (Committee member) / Landborn, Adair (Committee member) / Britt, Melissa (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2016
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The ASU School of Dance presents Undergraduate Projects Showing, October 25-26, with works by undergraduate dance students, performed at Margaret Gisolo Dance Studio.

ContributorsPinholster, Jacob (Director, Artistic director) / Koch, Carolyn (Production manager) / Rex, Melissa S. (Technical director, Lighting designer) / Swayze, William (Musician) / Benard, Jacqueline (Costume designer) / Mihaleva, Galina (Costume designer) / Dodt, Alli (Artistic director) / Edwards, Allison (Artistic director, Performer) / Levin, Felicia (Performer) / Hughes, Haylee (Performer) / Groom, Léla (Performer) / Gastelo, Jr., Gabriel (Lighting designer) / Singleton, Kiah (Choreographer, Lighting designer, Costume designer, Performer) / DeSantis, Kimberly (Performer) / Freirich, Gordon (Performer) / Harkey, Noah (Performer) / Nguyen, Dana (Performer) / Bartholomew, Jessica (Choreographer, Musician, Costume designer) / Dorrel, Kayla (Performer) / Johnson, Sarah (Performer) / LeBlanc, Casey (Performer) / Norris, Sarah (Performer) / Rivera, Paola (Performer) / Sammons, Rylee (Performer) / Soto, Jose (Performer) / Wardarski, Jessie (Performer) / Witzke, Nikki (Performer, Choreographer, Costume designer) / Moraco, Steve (Videographer, Videographer) / Jackson, Sydney (Choreographer, Costume designer) / Castronova, Naomi (Performer) / Garcia, Lacee (Performer) / Keefe, Shelby (Performer) / Kerr, Elena (Performer) / Waitz, Jessica (Performer) / Riojas, David (Choreographer, Costume designer) / Calvano, Jourdan (Performer) / Locker, Rain (Performer) / Pullman, Gracie (Performer) / Reis, Ashley (Performer) / Nunn, Jasmine (Choreographer, Costume designer) / Koji, Saito (Musician) / Avery, Vickie (Musician) / Salcido, Alejandro (Lighting designer) / Baker, Ashley (Performer) / Siegfried, Jordyn (Performer) / Yoder, Allyson (Performer) / Gallagher, Grace (Choreographer, Costume designer, Videographer, Performer) / Dix, Geoffrey (Musician) / Stephens, Alexis (Choreographer, Costume designer, Performer) / Keating, Zoe (Musician) / Hernandez, Martha "Patty" (Choreographer, Costume designer, Performer) / Yuen, Priscilla (Performer) / Herberger Institute School of Dance (Musician)
Created2012
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The ASU School of Dance presents School of Dance LIVE!, September 7-9, with works by dance faculty, performed at Galvin Playhouse.

ContributorsPinholster, Jacob (Director) / Koch, Carolyn (Artistic director, Production manager, Lighting designer) / Swayze, William (Musician, Performer, Composer) / Jones, Ben (Performer) / Mack, Austen (Performer) / Ortego, Garrett (Performer) / Benard, Jacqueline (Costume designer, Creator) / Burk, Ashley (Collaborator deprecated, use Contributor, Performer) / Arredondo, Julia (Performer) / Groom, Léla (Performer) / Giordano, Erin (Performer) / Bouey, Billie-Joe "J." (Performer) / Bartholomew, Jessica (Performer) / Chapman, Eric (Collaborator deprecated, use Contributor)) / Peterson, Haley (Collaborator deprecated, use Contributor)) / Vissicaro, Pegge (Collaborator deprecated, use Contributor)) / Mitchell, John D. (Designer, Musician) / Standley, Eileen (Designer, Choreographer, Performer) / Kyriakides, Yannis (Composer) / Tomooka, Kayla (Performer) / Waitz, Jessica (Performer) / McNutt, Eden (Costume designer, Performer) / DeWitt, Inertia (Musician, Performer) / Murphey, Claudia (Director, Interviewer) / Mumford, Jessica (Videographer, Editor) / Britt, Melissa (Choreographer, Costume designer, Performer) / Alvarez, Emily (Musician) / Salcido, Alejandro (Lighting designer) / Calleros, Vince (Performer) / Dimmick, Saza (Performer) / Granado, Michaela (Performer) / Kusch, Liz (Performer) / Lopez, Cassidy (Performer) / Kaplan, Rob (Composer, Performer) / Rex, Melissa S. (Choreographer, Lighting designer, Technical director) / Bocchino, Corinne (Performer, Performer) / Mihaleva, Galina (Costume designer, Creator) / Cooper, Carol (Performer) / Crissman, Angel (Performer) / Bouey, J (Performer) / Bouey, Majee (Performer) / Bouey, Najee (Performer) / Matthews, Emily (Performer) / Vago, Haley (Performer) / Witzke, Nikki (Performer) / Goodson, Naomi (Performer) / Levin, Felicia (Performer) / Gonzales, Anthony (Performer) / Hughs, Haylee (Performer) / Ling, Amanda (Performer) / Pourzal, Kristopher K. Q. (Performer) / Munoz, Jessica (Performer) / Peterson, Britta (Performer) / Poto, Ana Maria (Performer) / Rickert, Austin (Performer) / Schupp, Karen (Director, Costume designer, Performer) / McMahon Ward, Frances (Editor) / Khoilian, Jarek (Cinematographer) / Heath, Jason (Musician) / Page, Martin (Composer) / Fairweather, Brian (Composer) / Thornton, Trevor (Composer) / Richardson, Chris (Composer) / Fitzgerald, Mary (Choreographer, Performer) / Ford, Lindsey (Performer) / Garibay, Elissa (Performer) / Barrett, Kristen (Performer) / Herberger Institute School of Dance (Musician)
Created2012
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The ASU School of Dance presents Rhythms of Life, November 3-5, with works by guest artists performed at Dance Studio Theatre, PEBE 132.

ContributorsVissicaro, Pegge (Artistic director) / Mooney, Elina (Artistic director) / Koch, Carolyn (Production manager) / Ammerman, Mark C. (Technical director, Lighting designer, Set designer) / Mihaleva, Galina (Costume designer) / Benard, Jacqueline (Costume designer) / Swayze, William (Sound designer) / Valentin-Martinez, Joel (Artistic director, Choreographer) / Amegago, Modesto Mawulolo (Performer) / Chipaumire, Nora (Performer, Choreographer) / Butty, Tamba (Director, Performer) / Bodou, Princess (Performer) / Byne, Princess (Performer) / Dogbeh, Decontee (Performer) / Fredericks, Roseline (Performer) / Gaie, Aaron (Performer) / Morris, Janet (Performer) / Morris, Musa (Performer) / Morris, Musu (Performer) / Morris, Peace (Performer) / Morris, Viddy (Performer) / Nyankum, William (Performer) / Toe, Eliza (Performer) / Wallace, Chuco Glen (Performer) / Caldee, Víctor (Director, Performer) / Cactellanos, Yaisa Pérez (Performer) / Rodíguez, Edwin J (Performer) / Alvarez, Idalberto (Performer) / Becerra, Jhon (Performer) / Domínguez, Miguel (Performer) / Wilson, Sule Greg C. (Choreographer, Performer) / Downs, Lila (Musician) / Milam, Nichole (Dancer) / Verrelli, Emily (Dancer) / Yanez, Avery (Dancer) / Silvestre, Rosangela (Choreographer) / Lunn, Dani (Dancer, Dancer) / Badaró, Luiz (Musician) / Edwards, Margit (Dancer) / Brundage, Kirk (Musician) / Pallais, Mario (Musician) / Moraes, Katia (Vocalist deprecated, use Singer)) / dos Santos, Maria Lourdes Silvestre (Costume designer) / Williams, Shelby (Dancer) / Jones, Erica (Dancer) / Abdullah, Laila (Dancer) / Mullen, Kimberly (Dancer) / Yulin, Linda (Dancer) / Oliveira, Valter (Costume designer)
Created2006
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The ASU School of Dance presents New Danceworks II, January 26-29, with works by dance faculty, graduate students, and visiting artists, performed at the Dance Studio Theatre, PEBE 132.

ContributorsBlake, Casey (Choreographer) / Tucker, Tanya (Musician) / Karaibrahimgil, Nil (Musician) / Holiday, Billie (Musician) / King, Natalie (Dancer, Choreographer, Costume designer, Set designer) / Atwood, Laura (Dancer, Musician, Choreographer, Composer, Costume designer, Set designer) / Hart, Keira (Lighting designer) / Tsukayama, Jennifer (Choreographer, Lighting designer, Costume designer) / Benard, Jacqueline (Costume designer) / Mihaleva, Galina (Costume designer) / Kelley, Jean (Dancer) / Lanham, Nickole C. (Dancer) / Richardson, Kathryn (Dancer) / Kosowski, Jenna (Dancer) / Swayze, Bill (Composer) / Ammerman, Mark (Set designer, Technical director) / Cortez, Maggie (Dancer) / Debottis, Kristen (Dancer) / Harrison, Christina (Dancer) / Manus, Nicole (Dancer) / Ross, Jaynie (Dancer) / Sedlack, Kate (Dancer) / Smith, Vanessa (Dancer) / Steele, Katelyn (Dancer) / Vessey, Julia (Dancer, Costume designer) / Lee, Chris (Lighting designer) / Bingle, Meghan (Dancer) / Blukis, Audrey (Dancer) / Howe, Martha (Dancer) / Lathrop, Cerrin (Dancer) / Moriarty, Elissa (Dancer) / Parrish, Sara (Dancer) / Schupp, Karen (Choreographer, Costume designer, Artistic director) / Koch, Carolyn (Lighting designer) / Swayze, William (Sound designer) / Fellenz, Aaron (Stage manager)
Created2006