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The dance group Tango Buenos Aires performed at the Staller Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 28. Through their performance, they told the life of one of the most distinguished figures of tango, Carlos Gardel. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STALLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Tango Buenos Aires premieres at Staller Center

Kraig Klein November 5, 2017
The show told the life story of Carlos Gardel, a singer, composer and actor known as the “Singing Thrush” of Argentina, whose energetic compositions helped spread the tango internationally like wildfire.
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Salsa dances its way to campus at Latin Dance Explosion!

Salsa dances its way to campus at “Latin Dance Explosion!”

Aleeza Kazmi, Dorothy Mai, and Luis Ruiz Dominguez September 28, 2017
"Everyone knows a lot about ballroom from 'Dancing with the Stars,'" Meghan DeChello said.
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Stony Brook University students participate in the second annual Dance Marathon at the LDS Center. The 12 hour event raised money for the Cohen Childrens Medical Center. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

2nd Annual SBU Dance Marathon raises over $3,000

Meng Yuan April 12, 2017
Dance Marathon had students partying on their feet for 12 hours at the Leadership and Service Center on Saturday, April 8, as a way to raise money to support child patients.
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Campus Spotlight: Kevin Carroll dances his way into internet fame

Campus Spotlight: Kevin Carroll dances his way into internet fame

David Pepa March 19, 2017
The high school cafeteria crowd gave Carroll his five seconds of fame, and now he’s looking to create crowds of his own.
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The Neighbors, pictured above, is a New York City based hi-hop dance team. The Neighbors competed in Stony Brook University PUSOs dance competition and won first place. COURTESY OF THE NEIGHBORS

PUSO’s SAYAW 2017 brought the East Coast dance community to one stage

Meng Yuan March 13, 2017
Three special judges, six competing teams and eight showcase teams visited the SAYAW 2017 Dance Competition and Showcase, an annual event held by PUSO.
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SBU Dance Marathon shakes things up for a cause

SBU Dance Marathon shakes things up for a cause

John Scalmandre March 3, 2016
One proven outlet for relieving stress is shakin’ what yo’ momma gave ya, and Stony Brook Dance Marathon is aiming to let you twerk and nae-nae for a better cause.
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The Stony Brook University Choir were among of the performers that evening. (EFAL SAYED)

Concert raises money for Sandy Hook

Jaclyn Lattanza March 10, 2013
The Sandy Hook Benefit Concert not only paid tribute to the lives that were lost and impacted by the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. through song, dance and green ribbons, but it also emphasized the meaning of community and even featured a brief lesson on active shooters.
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Stony Brook starts off the semester with Reel Big Fish

Nicole Bansen September 10, 2012

The weather may have been gray, but Reel Big Fish were vibrant as ever. Stony Brook University students chanted the band's name in anticipation as they waited for the musicians to take the stage....

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