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Story of Los Tigres del Norte Visit on Video
The historic visit of the legendary Grammy-winning Los Tigres del Norte to San José City College was produced as a video by the Marketing and Public Relations Department. Thanks to Luis Martinez Ramirez, Tony Avelar, and John Paiz for their creativity. Watch the video below .
Don’t Miss Choreographic Confessions
San Jose City College Dance Program is proud to present “Choreographic Confessions” the Fall 2019 student choreographed concert. This semester, student choreographers and performers have created an evening of dances that range from Ballet to Jazz and Hip-hop to Modern. These works convey the struggle of freedom fighters, express visions of the night, question good…
Cinderella Eats Rice and Beans a Big Success on Campus and in the Community
San José City College’s Theater Arts program showcased its latest musical last week; Cinderella Eats Beans and Rice, a modern take of the Cinderella story. Instead of an evil step-sister, her name is Rosa and the most popular girl in middle school. Replacing the blonde, blue-eyed beauty we’ve come to know, we are introduced to a…
Los Tigres del Norte Visit SJCC
Legendary multi-Grammy winning band Los Tigres del Norte came to SJCC to talk to students about the band’s music, history, and the struggles and challenges facing the Latinx community. The band members, who are based in San Jose, received an enthusiastic reception from students, faculty, and classified professionals. SJCC professor Jesus Covarrubias conducted an engaging…
SJCC Faculty Facilitates Understanding of Latinx History & Mesoamerican Music
As part of Latinx Heritage Month, the Professional Development Committee, Chicana/o Studies, and Music Department conducted Latinx History 101 workshops with Jesus Covarrubias, Andres Rodriguez and Juan Gamboa The workshops answered many questions about Latinx History and the importance of Mesoamerican indigenous music. More than 100 SJCC students enjoyed amazing lecture-demonstrations that took them on a…
The Art of Tulio Flores
Tulio Flores is an accomplished artist based in San José. He works with a range of media and his commitment to working with a range of materials make his canvas limitless. He channels his life lessons and daily stress into his art. His exhibit, Dualidad, will be in the SJCC Art Gallery through November 1st.
Dance Concert – AttrACTIONS, reACTIONS
San José City College’s Dance Program presented attrACTIONS, reACTIONS, our fall 2018 student choreographed concert. For two nights only…our student performers were ready to show off the student choreography for a wonderful display of dance! It was a huge success. Photo credit: Sandy Guevara (SJCC student)
Just Like Us
Just Like Us, a play Written by Karen Zacarías and Directed by Anita Reyes. Based on Helen Thorpe’s bestselling book, this documentary-style play follows four Latina teenage girls in Denver—two of whom are documented and two who are not—through young adulthood. Their close-knit friendships begin to unravel when immigration status dictates the girls’ opportunities or…