Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 01/16/2021
(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College’s (RVCC) Dance program, in conjunction with the College’s Arts & Design department, will present the “Raritan Valley Artist Series” during the months of February and March on YouTube. The eight half-hour episodes will premiere on Fridays, February 5-March 26. These episodes are available to the public and are also being sent to local senior centers and schools to include in their virtual programming.
The series examines how artists create their work, and each episode includes a short biography of the performer along with samples of the artist’s work. Artists rage from students to professionals in both the dance and music genres. The series starts with RVCC Dance faculty member Marissa Aucoin (February 5) and continues with Dance major Alison Stone (February 12), Music faculty Anna Keiserman (February 19), RVCC Dance alumna Michelle Lukach (February 26), Dance faculty Loretta Fois (March 5), Dance major Sharon Rodden (March 12), and Dance faculty Lauren Beirne (March 19). The segments will conclude March 26 with RVCC’s Spring 2020 DanceWorks dance film concert.
To watch the “Raritan Valley Artist Series” episodes, visit the Raritan Valley Artist Series playlist on YouTube. The videos will be available beginning at 12 a.m. on the listed day and also may be viewed after their preview date.
Ranked by WalletHub.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute, and an Honors College for high achieving students.
The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
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