Mount Holyoke Dance Department

Visiting dance Professor Ninoska M’Bewe Escobar talks West African dance, Alvin Ailey 

Visiting dance Professor Ninoska M’Bewe Escobar talks West African dance, Alvin Ailey 

Arts and Entertainment editor Emma Martin speaks with visiting artist and dance scholar Dr. Ninoska M’bewe Escobar about their illustrious past work and future plans at Mount Holyoke.

Faculty Dance Show in Kendall showcases Five College talent

Faculty Dance Show in Kendall showcases Five College talent

BY EMMA CHAFFEE ’22

Five female choreographers, 39 dance students and two sold out shows: from Nov. 8-10, Mount Holyoke’s Kendall Sports and Dance Complex hosted this year’s Fall Faculty Dance Concert. “I am really happy about the way it came out and I am so proud of each and every one of those dancers,” said Shakia Johnson, a visiting Artist in Dance and one of the faculty choreographers. “Their commitment and dedication was through the roof.”