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A Ballet memento to Michaela DePrince. The picture in the glass is of DePrince as she danced in a Black Swan tutu from the ballet Swan Lake. Even though she passed, her pictures and books will continue to inspire girls from around the world. Photo by: Brie Cheatham

Opinion: Ballerina star, Michaela DePrince, died at 29

Brie Cheatham October 10, 2024

Death of world renowned ballerina shocks many in the dance community Dancers in Ventura were inspired by DePrince’s story and shocked by her death at the young age of 29. Michaela DePrince was born...

Student-led band Clave Afirmativo featuring Matthew Valdovinos '24 (left), Damian De La Fuente '24 (center) and Manny Guillen '24 (right) performing at the baile. Photo by: Nathan Lopez

VHS hosts “Vamonos de Baile”

Nathan Lopez May 7, 2024

A cultural festivity at VHS filled with dancing and live music VHS hosted “Vamonos de Baile” and it took place on the senior lawn and the cafeteria plaza on Friday, March 22 starting at 6 p.m. and...

The dance program is accepting donations in the dance room until Nov. 21. Photo by: Meray Touma

Ventura High School’s dance team’s clothing drive

Meray Touma November 17, 2023

VHS dance team uses donations to connect with the community The VHS dance team is having their annual donation clothing drive. This clothing drive is their way of giving back to the community this holiday...

Cesar Morales '24 wearing traditional Oaxacan clothing in a Dia De Los Muertos dance event. Photo from: @bobdebris on Instagram

Ventura High School’s Cesar Morales of Los Elegidos de Asis

Kinda Mehael May 19, 2023

Cesar Morales’s journey through dance Born in an Oaxacan household, Cesar Morales ‘24 has been familiar with “La Danza De Los Diablos” or “The Dance of the Devils" ever since he was a child....

There is a poster listing prom restrictions posted near the VHS Student Store to inform students of the steps they need to take in order to attend prom. Photo by: Kendall Garcia

Opinion: What’s going on with all the new prom restrictions?

Kendall Garcia and Kinda Mehael May 11, 2023

VHS has implemented new prom restrictions for students VHS’ prom, which is only for the upperclassmen on campus, is going to be held from 7:30 to 11 p.m. May 13 at the Camarillo Ranch House. The prom’s...

The Dance Informal Showcase took place during period six on Jan. 20 in the VHS Auditorium. Photo by: Leslie Castro

Ventura High School dance teams step into the spotlight

Leslie Castro April 28, 2023

Recap of VHS dance teams 2022-23 VHS’ dance teams have been around since the 2000s. The school's dance program, taught by Taylor Koester, has brought dance education to VHS students. VHS offers a variety...

The spring dance has now been cancelled for the second year in a row. Graphic by: Belen Hibbler

Spring dance canceled due to lack of ticket sales

ASB canceled the spring dance a day before it was scheduled Due to a lack of interest, the rodeo spring dance has been canceled. VHS holds an annual Sadie Hawkins dance every year in March. This year,...

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