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In the MediaDecember 19, 2024
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After a stint at LSU, 29-year-old Pavon earned her degree in Commercial Dance at Pace University in New York City, then moved to Los Angeles, and has since been performing in movies, commercials, music videos and with female artists like Pink, Avril Lavigne, Dua Lipa, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain and of course Beyoncè.
Pace Alumna Brianna Pavon takes the stage for Beyonceâs âRenaissanceâ tour, after earning her degree in commercial dance she's been performing in movies, commercials, music videos, and with the biggest female artists like P!nk, Mariah Carey, Shania Twain, and of course Beyonce.
Since its creation in 2014, the Pace School of Performing Arts (PPA) has been a leader in producing top talent, with its graduates widely represented in the film, TV, theater, and dance industries.
When the program launched within Paceâs Dyson College of Arts and Sciences nearly two decades ago, it was Manhattanâs first new performing arts school in almost half a century. Today, in keeping with its long tradition of innovation and in recognition of the rapidly evolving industry, PPA is getting its own stand-alone identity: The Sands College of Performing Arts.
Pace University will launch the Sands College of Performing Arts this fall, named in recognition of a $25 million gift from Pamela and Rob Sands.
Pace Universityâs board of trustees voted yesterday to launch the Sands College of Performing Arts this fall. The college, which will commence with the 2023â2024 academic year, is named in recognition of a $25 million gift from Pamela and Rob Sands, J.D. â84, and becomes the seventh school and college within Pace University.
Pace School of Performing Arts, located in lower Manhattan, is a proud partner in the development of new works for stage and screen. Director and choreographer will be working with students at Pace School of Performing Arts on the development of a new show titled, BANKSY. Just as the artist is anonymous, so is the author of this newly workshopped production. Created as a play with music and set in present-day London, BANKSY is a modern reimagining of the life of the worldâs most famous street artist, and her efforts to fight the British governmentâs intention to enact policies harmful to women.
"To be able to share the stage with my classmates and living in New York City is truly a blessing. Being taught by the best of the best is truly an honor," said Victoria Beaudion '23, BFA Commercial Dance.
âYou are capable of doing whatever you dream of,â says Pace School of Performing Arts student Camila Rivera, who grew up in the countryside of Puerto Rico and is now studying acting in the most connected city on Earth.