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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...

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Kylie Wilcox: An Example of Purposeful Leadership and Innovation
Nov 25, 2024

Kylie Wilcox is set to graduate from Appalachian State University in December where she has made a significant impact through her commitment to...

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Every Step Tells a Story at the Appalachian Dance Ensemble: Student and Faculty Showcase Runs November 20 - 24
Nov 7, 2024

The love of dance at App State will never FADE

by: Willow Brookshire and Lauren Sharpe

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Meet Cadet Joshua Hamacher: A Story of Leadership and Perserverance
Oct 29, 2024

Cadet Joshua Hamacher, a senior at Appalachian State University, embodies a unique blend of commitment, both to his country and his community....