In no particular order, here is a look at the five most iconic Sing acts we’ve seen so far.
Browsing: choreography
Creativity, passion and talent remain at the heart of Sing. For this year’s showcase, Seattle senior Reagan Christensen and Houston junior Camille Burton, of Zeta Tau Alpha Sing chairs, have taken the lead — working and collaborating to choreograph what they believe is a standout performance.
Among the groups participating is Sing Alliance, an organization that puts the “All University” in “All-University Sing,” according to the group’s president, Fort Worth junior Audrie Liles. Unlike other groups, Sing Alliance welcomes students from all corners of campus.
Ultimately, the film works. Whether you’re a “Wicked” expert or a first-time enjoyer, there are plenty of elements and moments in the film for you to love. I would advise doing a little preemptive research into the characters and songs before watching the film. But even without it, you will still be able to enjoy beautiful scenery, funny one-liners and musical numbers that will have you blasting the soundtrack on the drive home.
Amid Waco’s booming arts scene, one art form has grown slower than others — dance. However, partial credit must be awarded to one trailblazer in the field. From the beginning of her dance career in her youth to now, Waco local Brooke Schlecte has brought many opportunities for different kinds of dance to thrive in Waco.
This energetic group, based on South Asian and Bollywood style dance traditions, is not solely about the skill — it’s about community, culture and creativity.
Similarly, Houston sophomore Annabeth Slagle who plays a flapper said she ends up going to Pigskin practice for multiple hours a day, Sunday through Wednesday. Even though she has ample prior experience in studio dance, Slagle said performing in Sing and Pigskin is much more challenging than expected.
“Our chapter motto is brotherhood above all,” Meck said. “Our purpose is putting together something that we’re proud of and to have fun with. And we hope that the audience will have fun with us and be entertained by what we put together.”
As we watch Sing next year, I challenge us to revisit our expectations. Ask yourself what is entertaining and what is excellent, and why you believe an act fits in either category (or both). I don’t think it’s a coincidence all six of the people’s choice awards from this year went to all-women’s acts.
All-University Sing, one of Baylor’s most beloved traditions, is not just for fun. It’s also a competition. With only eight acts advancing to Pigskin Revue in the fall, competition can be fierce, especially in years like this one, with 20 Broadway-style performances from different organizations. There are various categories that factor into the judges’ scoresheets, but here are six elements that can make or break any Sing act.
Burton currently works for the Houston Texans Cheerleaders and choreographs for high school drill teams on the side — but ever since Mission senior and Phi Gamma Delta Sing chair Christian Cavazos reached out to her in October, she has been collaborating with the fraternity to choreograph its All-University Sing act.