“I get to dance for a credit? Awesome!” That was senior exercise science major Shea VanScoter’s reaction when she signed up for International Folk Dance.  International Folk Dance has been offered at Goshen College  for over 40 years, although it was originally called International Folk Games, according to Val Hershberger, associate professor of kinesiology and the current instructor. When professor emeritus of physical education Sue Roth retired in 1999, Hershberger was charged with the instruction of International Folk Dance. With no background in dance, Hershberger began the journey of learning and teaching basic steps of popular dances from around the...

By Ana Yoder • January 23, 2025 • Features

Last week, students gathered to experience a variety of diverse music and dance at the Intercultural Student Dance, one of the many on-campus collaborations with other affinity groups that the Black Student Union has actively brought to campus. “It’s been rewarding to see these events connect people from different backgrounds,” said Jakyra Green, a senior English and secondary education major, and the current BSU president. “What’s even more rewarding is to see the number of Black students and faculty participating. When Black people come together, we do so with love and togetherness.” In addition to their continued involvement with other...

By Carmen Merino • April 11, 2024 • Features