Performing Arts at Drexel University

Give your body the gift of movement. Join the Drexel Pilates team for a virtual mat class! Click the link in our bio to register Monday: 5:00-6:00 pm Breath ...and Balance with Megan Tuesday: 12:30-1:30 pm Pilates V with Jess Wednesday: 10:00-11:00 am Pilates V with Jess Thursday: 12:30-1:30 pm Breath and Balance with Megan Friday: 10:00-11:00 am Pilates V with Jess Saturday 10:00-11:00 am Pilates + Foam Roller Drexel Pilates is a program of the Department of Performing Arts. #dpteam #drexelpilates #drexeluniversity #drexeldance #drexelperformingarts #pilates #drexelrec #DPTP #dpteam #drexelpilatestrainingprogram #mixedequipmentpilates #pilatesx #phillymovement #phillyfitness #towerhour #pilatesreformer #pilatesmat #pilateschair #privatepilates #mindbody #connection #pilatessessions #fitness #pilatesflow #apparatusexpress #pilatesequipment #pilateswakeup

The Theatre Program at @drexeluniv allows its students to shine as performers, technicians, and administrators of their own theatrical productions and events. F...rom musicals to cabarets to open mic nights, Drexel’s Theatre Program gives students hands-on experience at the professional level. Hear more about the #drexeltheatreprogram from Program Director Nick Anselmo and Professor Bill Fennelly and click the #linkinbio to learn more. #drexelcooptheatrecompany Drexel Co-Op Theatre Company is a program of the Department of Performing Arts. #drexelperformingarts #drexelwestphal

From Co-op Theatre Company / Theatre Program at Drexel: After serving as the General Manager for #drexelcooptheatrecompany last year, Senior Entertainment and Arts Management major Margaux is excited to be virtually stage managing the plays "Anthony the Ant and Bernard the Spider" and "How Knut Got His Dreamhouse." Margaux notes that it's been really interesting getting back into stage management, especially in the new virtual format. It's kind of like going back to basics. She is looking forward to teching her shows and seeing them come together virtually. #themaskplays #drexelcooptheatre Drexel Co-Op Theatre Company is a program of the Department of Performing Arts. #drexelperformingarts #drexelwestphal

From Co-op Theatre Company / Theatre Program at Drexel: Second grader Joanna loved getting to be creative this summer as the playwright for A Rock and Roll Show. Her favorite character from her play is Nancy the Unicorn because she can turn into a mermicorn and swim. Speaking of swimming, Joanna loves to swim, draw, and read when she isn’t writing plays. #drexelcooptheatrecompany #themaskplays #mantuatheaterproject Drexel Co-Op Theatre Company is a program of the Department of Performing Arts. #drexelperformingarts #drexelwestphal

Since the switch to remote instruction, the students of Chamber Winds are rehearsing in real time using an application called SoundJack. Dr. Eve Friedman, director of the ensemble, shares, The learning curve is steep, but we have found it to be worth the effort! Not only are we learning about sound and its intersection with technology, we are actually able to rehearse together. On the left side of the screenshot, you can see that we are watching each other on Zoom, but everyone is muted there. Our audio is coming through SoundJack, which has much lower latency than Zoom. The left-hand side of the SoundJack screen shows all the settings we've become familiar with. Thank you, Dr. Friedman, for sharing your rehearsal process with us! Chamber Winds is a program of the Department of Performing Arts. #drexelperformingarts #drexelwestphal

Drexel Dance Co-Op Spotlight: Hannah Dolen Hannah Dolen ‘22, a Dance Major with a custom design track in performance and choreography, is currently placed at Sidra Bell Dance New York. She is an intern and production assistant, as well as an assistant for online rehearsals and classes with company and university collaborations. Hannah shares, In working with Sidra Bell, I’m learning from her choreographic and creative process both in person and virtually. In addition, I am... expanding my performance and improvisational skills through classes and one-on-one mentorship. I have been able to experience professional companies filming Sidra’s work in person and the creative process online which is opening my eyes and helping me to make connections for my own dance career. I’m getting to experience first hand what it looks like to be a part of a professional creative process, which is something I hope to continue in the future." Drexel Dance is a program of the Department of Performing Arts. #drexelperformingarts #drexelwestphal

Olive Prince, long-time faculty member in the Dance Program, has taken over leadership as Director of both Drexel Dance Ensemble and FreshDance. She is excited to be a part of the legacy that has built a community of dancers and artistic excellence for over 30 years. Drexel Dance Ensemble and FreshDance are programs of the Department of Performing Arts. #drexelperformingarts #drexelwestphal

Say hi to #themaskplays Stage Manager Ethan! Ethan has enjoyed seeing the plays written by the young playwrights come to life and enjoys the challenge of workin...g remotely. In fact, Ethan enjoys working on Zoom, as the Waiting Room feature has turned into the virtual wings of a stage. Ethan cannot wait to share these awesome plays with his friends and family this November. #drexelcooptheatrecompany Drexel Co-Op Theatre Company is a program of the Department of Performing Arts. #drexelperformingarts #drexelwestphal

Andrea Eleazar ’23, public health major and concertmaster of the Drexel University Symphony Orchestra, shared with us this photo of her practicing at home and wrote to us about her experience. She described, DUSO looks quite different now as we don’t rehearse together in real time we rehearse with a metronome-like track in our headphones to prepare for a recorded video project, our first ‘performance’ together since our March concert. As someone who was highly active in yo...uth orchestras and other musical activities before college, DUSO allows me to continue pursuing my passion for classical music at a high level without overly competitive pressure, alongside my academic/professional goals. I’m glad to be part of such a diverse, talented, and resilient group who focuses on delivering their best artistry in any circumstance!" The Drexel University Symphony Orchestra is a program of the Department of Performing Arts. #drexelperformingarts #drexelwestphal

Ensembles are meeting digitally here in the Department of Performing Arts. Check out this clip of Rock Ensemble’s class on Zoom, including an original blues tune the class created. Thanks to Rock Ensemble Director Gregory Wright for capturing this video! Rock Ensemble is a program of the Department of Performing Arts. #drexelperformingarts #drexelwestphal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByrCcA7fwmU&feature=youtu.be

Today’s young playwright, Luke, loved getting to make characters with Mantua Theater Project this summer. This Philadelphia 3rd grader’s favorite character i...n his play How Knut Got His Dream House is Knut, because Knut is a polar bear and Luke likes polar bears. Being a playwright this summer made him happy because he really enjoyed writing plays. When he is not writing plays, Luke can be found baking, reading, or playing soccer, baseball, kickball, and Minecraft. Drexel Co-Op Theatre Company is a program of the Department of Performing Arts. #drexelperformingarts #drexelwestphal

Drexel Dance Ensemble and FreshDance are underway! We are rehearsing, training, and staying connected while dancing remotely. Stay tuned to learn more about our upcoming year of Dance Film and site-specific dance. Drexel Dance Ensemble is a program of the Department of Performing Arts. #drexelperformingarts #drexelwestphal

The Percussion Ensemble is pleased to share their original tune, Funky TNT, composed and played by Percussion Ensemble students on acoustic instruments and electric bass and guitar remotely in their homes. Take a listen! Thank you to Percussion Ensemble director Mark Beecher for sharing this recording with us. The Percussion Ensemble is a program of the Department of Performing Arts. #drexelperformingarts #drexelwestphal

Join current Drexel Dance Majors from your home for a contemporary class taught by Dance Program Director, Sandra Parks. In this class you will be able to learn more about our Dance Major program! Attend the class of your choosing on October 20, November 10, or December 1. This is open to the public and registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/y5vu9zbw Drexel Dance is a program of the Department of Performing Arts. #drexelperformingarts #drexelwestphal