To his closest friends and colleagues, 34-year-old Amarnath Ghosh could be described in one word, “intensity.” From his gratitude for life, empathy towards others, passion for dance, and curiosity to learn, Ghosh is remembered by his commitment to giving his all to everything he did. 

Ghosh was in his final year as an Master of Fine Arts (MFA) student studying dance in Washington University’s Performing Arts Department (PAD) when he was killed on Feb. 27, near the Third Degree Glass Factory on Delmar Blvd, just a few months shy of completing his degree. 

Offered throughout the day, seven days a week, there’s a BearFit class for everyone, whether you’re an early-bird looking for a morning pump or trying to find some peace of mind in between classes. Here are some highlights. 

Léna Blou, choreographer, dancer, and educator, paid a visit to Washington University to give a class on the Guadeloupean Gwo-ka dance and a lecture titled “Performing the Political,” leaving encouraging remarks for students who love dancing to continue their artistic pursuit, April 19.

The performance, senior Grace Meyers’ dance thesis, used the Goldilocks story to examine deeper human experiences.

Despite the closure of campus, many of Wash. U.’s student dance groups are attempting to keep in contact and keep dancing.

“Riverdance” is a song and dance show that features Irish tap dancing and haunting music.

This year’s Black Anthology, “Masquerade,” combined masterful writing, electric performances and enthusiastic dances to create a show that was as entertaining as it was thought-provoking.

Washington University Dance Theatre (WUDT) presented an eclectic mix of dances in their annual performance this weekend titled “Coalescence,” ranging from emotionally impactful to humorous to strange.

Jazzy tunes were roaring as dozens of dancers rock-stepped and spun their way around McMillan Cafe at the WU Swing Homecoming Dance this past Friday. I leapt headlong into the fray, asking someone who looked a little more coordinated than myself to dance.

The Student Dance Showcase is an opportunity for student dancers and choreographers to team up and produce something uniquely their own.