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Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

“The Holy Spirit Made Me Dance”

Natasha Jayaputra, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
December 9, 2024

Today, dance is a particular trend among young people, especially on platforms like TikTok, where new forms of dancing have evolved as a form of entertainment and art. Moving your body and posting it on...

Dancers on stage at a Dance Guild performance

Dance Guild looks toward the future

Graham Kort, General Assignment Reporter
October 14, 2024

As Dance Guild enters its 53rd year at Calvin, the organization is navigating a transition away from its former status as a student organization and the addition of a third show while preparing to invest...

Photo by Esther Ryou.

Students encouraged by Dance Guild

Emily Joy Stroble
April 13, 2017

Dance Guild Spring 2017 included everything from a flowing sacred dance number to a dynamic tap dance. Many more traditional forms of dance, such as ballet, ballroom and tap, were paired with pop songs,...

A final bow: Q&A with Dance Guild founder Ellen Van’t Hof

Amelia Sterenberg
April 14, 2016

Chimes: So, you founded Dance Guild when you were a student at Calvin, correct? Van’t Hof: Yes, along with a few other dancers. It started in spring of 1971, and I was a student here at 17 years old,...

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Hip hop dance workshop educational as well as practical

Sam Ipema
March 14, 2016

This past week, members of Calvin’s dance minor program, Dance Guild and SAO came together to create a hip-hop dance workshop available for any Calvin student to attend. This event included a workshop...

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Unique Dance Guild performance celebrates all dancers

Jon Gorter
April 23, 2015

Students in Dance Guild, Calvin’s largest student organization, performed a pair of nearly sold-out shows last Friday and Saturday in the CFAC Auditorium. This spring, over 300 student dancers jumped,...

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Dance Guild impresses despite lower attendance

Hayley Cox
May 8, 2014

Despite publicity errors, Dance Guild pulled off another successful show this weekend. This semester’s theme was “Happy Is ….” Senior Marie-Renee Plona, a member of the Dance Guild leadership team,...

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Students plan and perform sold-out Dance Guild show

Kate Parsons
April 27, 2013

For junior Maria-Renee Plona, this weekend was not just another performance – it was the culmination of an entire semester of work. “Hours and hours of our hard work, heart and soul went into planning...

Photo by Jonathan Buma

Dance Guild performs to sold-out crowd

Connor Sterchi
November 17, 2012

Students packed into the sold-out Dance Guild show Friday night in the CFAC auditorium. Dance Guild held two performances on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. Even though the Calvin volleyball...

Photo by Chantelle Yazzie

Inauguration week begins with Student Showcase

Connor Sterchi
October 14, 2012

Inauguration week kicked off Saturday with the Student Showcase, an event that featured a variety of acts and performances, including Dance Guild, Calvin’s Got Talent and Rangeela. The event took...

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