Although Fine & Performing Arts classes are online and our in-person performances have been postponed until spring, we continue to create content to engage with our students & community via virtual events. Join us!
Lawrence Fung has premiered and received multiple national and international awards for his short screen dance films, most notably Cohort 707 and Burden. His films have screened at several festivals, including the IMZ festival in Germany, the American Dance Festival, Utah Dance Film Festival, Phoenix Dance Film Festival, CASCADIA Dance & Cinema Festival, Idaho Screendance Festival, and Los Angeles Experimental, Dance & Music Film Festival. In this workshop Lawrence will share his creative process for creating a Screen Dance/Dance for the Camera.
Zoom Workshop on Tuesday, Oct 6th 3:00-4:00pm
Meeting ID: 834 5146 8260
Passcode: pvccdance
PVCC is hosting its annual International Film Festival virtually this year. From the comfort of your home, check out our featured films from across the pond. All movies are free and begin at 6:30 p.m.
Only one registration is required to view all of the International Film Festival events. Register here and receive an email with your Zoom link.
The King’s Speech (R; 2010,118 minutes)
October 7 - Based on the true story of England’s King George VI, who became king when his brother abdicated the throne before World War I. He must overcome a lifelong, debilitating speech impediment to lead his nation. He forges an unlikely friendship with an eccentric speech therapist that will ultimately empower the monarch to find his voice, inspire his people and rally the world. Watch trailer here.
Instructor: Mariyana Vasileva
Wednesday Oct. 7th, 6:00pm
FREE, limited to 100 participants
*You will need a 4ft by 4ft open space to participate in the class.
Join us for a fun Salsa dance class with Mariyana Vasileva. Mariyana is a professional ballroom dance instructor, competitor, and judge. She has been "The Arizona Dancing With The Stars" champion 3 years in a row (2011 -2013) and American Rhythm and Smooth Rising Star finalist. She has fifteen years of experience in the dance industry as a teacher, coach, and dance director.
Meeting ID: 897 1857 6708
Passcode: pvccdance
Instructor: Harper Piver
Thursday, Oct. 8th 3:00-4:00PM
FREE, limited to 100 participants
Harper Piver’s dance for camera work has been presented in numerous dance film festivals both nationally and internationally. Harper’s artistic practice is influenced by her experiences as an art educator. She currently teaches studio, composition, and lecture classes in dance and film at Arizona State University and in the Maricopa Community Colleges.In this workshop Harper will be sharing her knowledge of Dance for the Camera. She will share important dance for the camera films as well as discuss the production process including filming techniques and camera angles.
Meeting ID: 840 2916 2784
Passcode: pvccdance
Ready to have some fun? All Maricopa Community College students are invited to register for our ESports Tournament: Super Smash Bros on October 9th, 2020 at 12:00 PM MST. Students must play from home using a Nintendo switch. For questions please contact Kayla.Tapley@paradisevalley.edu.
Desperado 2020 is moving to a streaming platform to maintain connection and share the profound joys that LGBTQ film delivers. For those of us in the film and arts community, the loss of human connections provided through our in-person festival and other local events hits hard; however, we feel that our virtual festival will provide exciting new opportunities. Get your tickets HERE
Paradise Valley Community College’s Video Game Production Program presents:
Video Game Design Panel Discussion with designers from Gearbox Games
Tuesday, October 13th, 4pm-5pm via ZOOM
Featuring guests designers who worked together on the game Borderland 3 DLC Bounty of Blood
Kevin Duc, Associate Art Director, https://www.artstation.com/kevinduc, has been with Gbx for 10 years.
Matt Cox, Creative Director (Game and Tech Design), https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcox/, has been with Gbx for 3 years.
Julian Peterson, Lead Audio Programmer (and lead music composer) https://julianbpeterson.wixsite.com/portfolio, has been with Gbx for 6 years
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84291484107
Join Performing Arts on October 14th from 6:30pm - 7:30pm for pizza & trivia night!
Hop on zoom and be ready to answer some great trivia questions.
All participants will then be directed to join the trivia game via the Kahoot.It website or free app. Participants will need two devices to play, with one device displaying the trivia questions (via ZOOM link), and a second device to answer the questions. It is best to have a computer or laptop serve as device 1 and then a table or smartphone to answer the questions as device 2.
Meeting ID: 849 9602 4041
Passcode: 404123
Grab a coffee and meet us on zoom! Join Visual & Performing Arts for an open conversation between students and faculty to discuss fall classes, remote/online learning, and ways to stay connected.
Meeting ID: 879 4358 1945
Passcode: 104883
The Division of Fine & Performing Arts at Paradise Valley Community College is hosting a panel discussion focusing on Women in a STEAM related field. Join us on Tuesday, Oct 27th at 4 pm on Zoom to hear from our panelists, Dr. Noelle Cutter, Ilse Kremer, and Lisa Tolentino.
Meeting ID: 810 2925 4228
Passcode: 503542
PVCC's Theatre Department is producing the show Ghostlight. The show is a collection of ghostly happenings in the theatre told from the perspective of a stage manager, actress, scenic artist, costume designer and more. A fun and spooky night streamed into the audience's home.
A live talkback with the playwright will happen on Nov. 1. The show is free and can be streamed anytime from 10/29/20-11/1/20 by registering for the link. https://bit.ly/pvcc_ghostlight
