Live Breaking News & Updates on Dean Of Library Science Douglas Hoover

The dance is about more than choreographed steps on a stage.
It’s a performance created to encourage people to take action.
The Dance Ensemble from California University of Pennsylvania in Washington County creates dances that focus on the art of movement and advocacy for topics such as autism awareness, suicide prevention and mental health.
Their most recent dance shines a light on domestic violence.
“You can use your time on stage to just dance, or you can use that time to make the world a better place,” said Diane Eperthener-Buffington of Coraopolis, who has been teaching dance at the university for 12 years in the Department of Cultural Media and Performance. She also taught psychology for eight years. “We dive into topics. These dancers are selfless. They want to make a difference.” ....

California University Of Pennsylvania , United States , Gregg Gould , Michelle Gibb , Michael Slavin , Diane Eperthener Buffington , Department Of Cultural Media , Strikea Spark Research Conference , Domestic Violence Services Of Southwestern Pennsylvania , Dean Of Library Science Douglas Hoover , Women Center , Library Science Barbara Engle , National Crime Victim Rights Week , Dance Ensemble , California University , Washington County , Cultural Media , Spark Research , National Crime Victim Rights , Kiski Area , Greater Pittsburgh , Domestic Violence Services , Rachel Wells , Library Science Douglas Hoover , Associate Professor , Social Work Azadeh ,