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With soaring Spring Sing 2023 performances, Samahang Modern sweeps top honors

This post was updated May 21 at 9:00 p.m. Bruin talent took center stage at the 78th annual Spring Sing. On Friday, 12 acts composed of dance, music and spoken word elements took the Spring Sing stage at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Read more...

Photo: Dressed in black, members of Samahang Modern jump and move on stage. The dance group won Best Overall Performance and the Bruin Choice Award at Spring Sing 2023. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)


Spring Sing 2023: Hoping to elicit both laughter and tears, Company set to return as comedic emcees

Comedically conducting Spring Sing, Company is tuning absurdity in the student experience. The sketch comedy troupe serves as master of ceremonies for UCLA’s annual Spring Sing music competition, said Company member and fourth-year data theory student Bennett Cohen, creating around 10 sketches each season. Read more...

Photo: The members of Company pose with goofy expressions. The sketch comedy group will return to the Spring Sing stage on Friday. (Jeremy Chen/Assistant Photo editor)


Spring Sing 2023: Outspoken emphasizes joyful self-expression through a novel melding of art forms

Outspoken is speaking out on the value of art. The student-led performance group is making a return to the Spring Sing stage this Friday following its win last year. Read more...

Photo: Members of Outspoken wave their arms outward. The dance, music and spoken word group will make its return to Spring Sing on Friday. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)


Spring Sing 2023: Icarus Contemporary finds freedom, reflects on empowerment in mirror-based routine

Icarus Contemporary is going the distance in its return to the Spring Sing stage. Breaking away from its previous contemporary Spring Sing performances, the student-run dance team is opting for an upbeat, jazz-inspired routine to explore themes of self-expression and empowerment at this year’s event on Friday. Read more...

Photo: Icarus groups together in front of the Spring Sing stage. The dance group will perform at the annual talent competition Friday. (Jenny Xu/Daily Bruin)


Spring Sing 2023: Samahang Modern prepares to ‘wow’ Bruins with various dance forms

For the first time since its founding in 1986, Samahang Modern is taking the Spring Sing stage. The competitive dance team will be performing an open-style set that is a variation of its piece presented at Ultimate Brawl, another dance competition, said third-year chemical engineering student and general member Sofia Odeste. Read more...

Photo: Samahang Modern poses together in a desert setting. The competitive dance team will perform at this year’s Spring Sing on Friday. (Courtesy of Justin Luong)


‘The masculine machine’: Student theater production ‘Sharty’ explores vulnerability in male spaces

“Sharty” is turning on the nozzle for a soirée of social hierarchy and masculinity. Untitled Theatre Company’s production of “Sharty” will be partying on the stage in 1330 Macgowan Hall beginning Friday. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “Sharty” performs on a red and illuminated stage. The play will run from May 19-21. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Theater review: ‘SIX’ presents female retelling of history with modern pop zeal

This post was updated May 15 at 2:24 p.m. The queens are rightfully reclaiming their place both on the throne and in history. Until June 10, the ex-wives of Henry VIII will be ruling the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Read more...

Photo: The national tour cast of “SIX” perform on stage. The musical will run until June 10 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. (Courtesy of Patrick Gray/KabikPhotoGroup.com)



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