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Summer Dance Series Returns to App State! Free Dance Classes throughout June
Apr 29, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates the return of its popular Summer Dance Series (SDS) of free community classes, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. during June in the department’s Varsity Gym dance studios....

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Behind the Seams: Four Seniors Bring Vision and Voice to Showcase 2026
Apr 24, 2026

Every spring, a fashion runway is built inside the Holmes Convocation Center and it transforms into a place where Apparel Design & Merchandising seniors reveal the work that has consumed their minds, their hands, and often their hearts. Showcase, the program's annual fashion show...

David Furr and the cast of "Burn This"

INTERVIEW: Finding the passion in ‘Burn This’ on Broadway [Hollywood Soapbox]
Apr 30, 2019

Catch up with Appalachian alumnus David Furr '94 in an interview about his new show "Burn This." ...

Andee (Hendel) Burton '12

Appalachian alumna uses earth-friendly designs for Dr. Scholl’s shoes
Apr 29, 2019

Andee (Hendel) Burton ’12 walked in shoes on the other side of the world, leading to her position in product development for shoes that are...

Keith and Brian

Theatre professor honored with Community Engagement Award
Apr 29, 2019

Keith Martin, the John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professor of Theatre in Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance, was...

Jack Martin

Appalachian professor works with Light Electric Vehicle Association to offer campus classes, training abroad
Apr 25, 2019

Jack Martin, senior lecturer in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment at Appalachian State University, has partnered...

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Appalachian's Interior Design program hosts first annual Materials and Finishes Expo
Apr 24, 2019

The Interior Design program at Appalachian State University hosted the Materials and Finishes Expo on April 5 in the Grandfather Mountain...

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Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Paulette Marty
Apr 24, 2019

Dr. Paulette Marty is a professor of theatre arts in Appalachian State University. She joined the Department of Theatre and Dance in 2004.

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Apparel Design and Merchandising Showcase 2019 to take place April 27
Apr 16, 2019

The Apparel Design and Merchandising program will present the 2019 Showcase at the Holmes Center on April 27 at 4 p.m.

Showcase is an...

Students perform "The Ugly Duckling"

Appalachian Young People’s Theatre presents “The Ugly Duckling” April 26–28
Apr 11, 2019

The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance will present “The Ugly Duckling” by Larry and Vivian...

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Dr. Marie Hoepfl honored with Appalachian’s Graduate Faculty Award
Apr 5, 2019

Dr. Marie Hoepfl, professor and graduate program director for the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, has been...