Tag: Dance

Jasper Dancers, Sports

MC Dance Team Welcomes First Male Jasper Dancer

by Kelly Kennedy & Niamh Delargy, Asst. Social Media Editor & Contributor Having wrapped up their 2021-2022 auditions, the new Jasper Dancers may look a little different than in years past as they welcome their first-ever male dancer. John O’Connor is a junior management major who has made history with his accomplishment of being able the first male Jasper Dancer. The Quad sat down with … Continue reading MC Dance Team Welcomes First Male Jasper Dancer

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Jasper Dancers, Sports

The Jasper Dancers are Feeling the Love

by August Kissel, Senior Writer The Jasper Dancers recently took home another high-ranking award. This time, the team and head coach Kaitlyn Marquette received a proclamation from New York City Hall to commemorate the national championship title they received in the 2019 season. This proclamation was presented by councilman Andrew Cohen on Feb. 11. “I feel extremely honored to have been recognized on behalf of New … Continue reading The Jasper Dancers are Feeling the Love

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The Dance of Defense: Capoeira Classes Come to MC

by Meghan Sackman Contributor In a room with wood floors and a wall fully covered in mirrors, two partners face each other and attack and react to each others’ movements in fluid motions. Upbeat Brazilian music plays loudly over the speakers as students participate in learning the art of capoeira. Instructor Marco Cisneros explains the original names of the moves and their meaning saying, “The first … Continue reading The Dance of Defense: Capoeira Classes Come to MC

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The Gift of Jasper Dancing and the Jasper Dancers

by ADANNA CARTER, Contributor The ability, dedication and the opportunity to dance are beautiful escapes to a world of creativity, positivity, unity and possibility. Dancers are a gift of entertainment; they move with a motion of excitement and influence our emotions with their power of rhythm. The beat can be slow, fast, mellow, calm or smooth. Manhattan College’s Jasper Dancers are energetic and enthusiastic, they like to … Continue reading The Gift of Jasper Dancing and the Jasper Dancers

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A Different Way to Work Out, Zumba

Pouring rain falls outside the window of Alumni Hall and rhythmic music pulsates through the walls of the mini gym. Students, dressed head to toe in athletic wear, are dancing to the beat of the music and watching the instructor and fellow student, Luke Hartman (Editor’s Note: Hartman is a member of The Quadrangle staff). Sweat moves across the assistants’ foreheads as they jump and squat. … Continue reading A Different Way to Work Out, Zumba

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