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The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The student newspaper of Washington and Lee University

The Ring-tum Phi

The upcoming season at Lenfest will feature many exciting new shows.

Lenfest Center for the Arts is ready for the new season

Highlights of the diverse lineup for 2023-24 academic year
Veronika Kolosova
September 26, 2023
A group of male and female dancers in black and white Polynesian outfits half-kneel and spread their arms toward the audience.

Around the Globe hosts spring festival, celebrates culture with dance

The student organization's first year on campus concluded with a night of music and movement from around the world
Emma Malinak, Arts & Life Editor
April 11, 2023
A group of female dancers stand or sit on stage, surrounded by floating picture frames.

W&L Dance Company, Rockbridge Symphony Orchestra celebrate African American artists

Guest artists helped the company tell African American stories through dance and music
Catherine McKean, Arts & Life Editor
April 11, 2023
A woman in a leotard raises a leg above her head. She is in a large metal cage on a stage. A crowd of people in formal wear surround the stage.

Students kick off end of semester with Sean Kingston concert, 116th Fancy Dress

The circus-themed ball brought a taste of the big top to Washington and Lee
Catherine McKean, Arts & Life Editor
March 28, 2023
Angela Tu, ’24, started the petition to raise awareness for the amount of time and effort dancers put into their dance courses. Photo by Elena Lee ’25.

W&L dance students petition for P.E. credit

Balancing dance with other required P.E. courses often leads to injury
Bri Hatch
March 29, 2022
Workshops are free and open to the public. Photo by Lea Borner, ‘22.

Dance department hosts annual master class series

Visiting dance instructors teach free workshops for Dunham Technique and more.
Lea Borner
October 26, 2021

Exploration through improvisation

Pianist and teacher Jonathan Chapman Cook leads a master class in improvisation for W&L Dance Repertory Company
Faith Isbell
October 12, 2015
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