Ballet Folklorico, a popular Mexican folk dance, is no stranger to the CSUN campus. There have been past events where this popular Mexican dance has come to CSUN students. At 8:00 pm on Friday, April 30th, there will be an event featuring the “Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli de Veracruz” at the Plaza del Sol performance hall in the USU Pamela Bock, the Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications of the Valley Performing Arts Center, said the event is being brought to… Read more

Dance Theater of Harlem, as part of their national Access Initiative Tour, will be coming to CSUN Feb. 2 for what they call an Interactive Performance, or a demonstration. The demonstration will consist of an instructor, or a dance captain, who will interact with the audience, said Kathy Anthony, the managing director for the Plaza Del Sol Performance Hall. The captain will explain various techniques, such as pirouettes, which are 180 degree turns on one leg, and demi-pliés, where the… Read more

Backstage, Old Mike hangs lifeless from a string. His leathery face – furrowed with wrinkles of a hard life – stares straight ahead, as he waits for his cue. Once the light hits the dark stage, Old Mike shows a glimpse into his life – digging through trash cans, begging for money, and sleeping on a park bench. It’s hard to imagine that Old Mike stands about 14 inches tall, his face and body are made from papier maché and… Read more

The infamous Debbie Reynolds performed her Las Vegas show at the Plaza Del Sol on Saturday, October 3. Her variety act of song, impressions and stand up comedy was a thrill for the Northridge patrons. Ms. Reynolds, now 77 years young, still has the spunk and enthusiasm of a twenty year old. Her spirit and charisma radiates from the stage and touches each member of the audience. Ms. Reynolds began her career as a beauty pageant queen where she was… Read more