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Different dance groups on campus perform during rallies, on campus events and larger events outside of school hours.

Campus dance groups share the art of movement

Olivia Yuan, News Editor April 28, 2025

Jalwa puts a modern spin on Indian dance tradition The co-ed dance group Jalwa preserves both modern and traditional elements of Indian cultural dance.  “Jalwa has opened my eyes to more versions...

The Valkyries perform at regional and national level competitions with elaborate choreographies while also performing at school events. Photos used with permission by Dorothy Ko

The Valkyries’ steps to success

Inaaya Yousuf and Yvonne Wu March 24, 2025

The Valkyries stand poised, ready at a moment’s notice to leap into action as an expectant susurration scurries through the bleachers and the crowd sits in anticipation. The dancers’ relentless dedication...

Synchronized dancers leap and glide across the stage at the Universal Dance Association Nationals.

Universal Dance Association nationals inspire and celebrate dancers

Charlotte Bolay, Staffer February 3, 2025

Dancers lift their legs from the ground with toes pointed outward, each member of a team moving in unison. The team has been anticipating the Universal Dance Association college nationals, widely known...

Synchronized dancers leap and glide across the stage at the Universal Dance Association Nationals.

Universal Dance Association nationals inspire and celebrate dancers

Charlotte Bolay, Staffer February 3, 2025

With precision and finesse, a dancer lifts her leg from the ground with toes pointed outward, each member of her team moving in unison, fluid and graceful with passion flowing into every motion. She has...

Homecoming: Dance 24-25

Homecoming: Dance 24-25

Stuti Jain and Olivia Yuan October 7, 2024

For students attending the homecoming dance on Saturday, Oct. 5, a red carpet heralded the glitz, glamor and gaiety of the “Walk of Fame”-themed night they were stepping into. Sipping on mocktails...

Junior Prom 2024: An Aurorean Dream

Junior Prom 2024: An Aurorean Dream

Qianzi Loo and Crystal Zhu March 24, 2024

  Flashing strobe lights accompanied lively music, welcoming students to Junior Prom on Saturday at the Blanco Urban Venue in San Jose, a 3-floor venue housing games, refreshments and photo...

Rather than adhering to rigid tradition, we should accept that the definitions of these terms are ever-changing, as encouraging these changes can lead to improvements and progress within both realms.

Blurring the line between sports and arts

Ashley Huang, Editor in Chief March 11, 2024

A skateboarder effortlessly glides across a concrete canvas; a rhythmic gymnast twirls her ribbon with precision and grace; a diver breaks the surface after a sequence of carefully crafted twists and turns....

A dancer extends her legs across the teal poster, leaping with her head tilted back, sleeves unfurling to her sides to make a bold line for the words “Shen Yun.” Underneath the title, a subheadline stalks boldly across the page: “China before communism.”

Shen Yun makes waves in America

Claire Guo and Amanda Jin December 11, 2023

A dancer extends her legs across the teal poster, leaping with her head tilted back, sleeves unfurling to her sides to make a bold line for the words “Shen Yun.” Underneath the title, a subheadline...

The Valkyries, Lynbrook’s dance team, won two titles at the Contest of Champions, a national competition hosted in Orlando, Florida March 3.

Valkyries become champions at the Contest of Champions

Tanika Anbu and Apurva Krishnamurthy April 10, 2023

The Valkyries, Lynbrook’s dance team, won two titles at the Contest of Champions, a national competition hosted in Orlando, Florida from Mar. 3 to Mar. 8. The team spent their season perfecting the choreography...

Lifting the curtains on Silsilay

Lifting the curtains on Silsilay

Tanika Anbu, Staffer April 10, 2023

Epic staffer Tanika Anbu interviews and gets a look into the practices and performances of the different dance and music groups in Lynbroook’s annual Indian arts showcase, Silsilay. Groups from across...

Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night

Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night

Sophie Au and Sarah Zhang March 26, 2023

“TURN DOWN FOR WHAT!” Disco lights and thunderous music flooded the hall as juniors and their guests enjoyed “A Starry Night” at the San Jose Museum of Art on Saturday, March 25. Decked out in...