Zaki Marshall dance student headshot, smiling, rainbow t shirt
Student

2019

Dance (BFA)

My favorite thing to do in Philly is to go to the very diverse and amazing theaters in town, and see all the different shows and productions.

Hometown

East Orange, NJ

What is one thing you didn't know about UArts that new students might be interested to learn?

I didn't know UArts had a bucket drumming ensemble called Rumble, and I had no idea it would be so much fun until I actually took the class. It was such a great experience!

What's your favorite thing to do in Philly?

My favorite thing to do in Philly is to go to the very diverse and amazing theaters in town, and see all the different shows and productions.

What did an average week in your first year look like?

Monday:  Ballet, Languaging Dance, (work study job), Modern, First Year Writing, Rehearsal until 10pm

Tuesday: Ballet, (work study job), Modern, Yoga, (break), Rehearsal until 10pm

Wednesday:  (work study job), Rehearsal, Classical Partnering, Student Choreography , Rehearsal until 10pm

Thursday:  Ballet, (break), Contemporary Arts Practices, Modern, First Year Writing, Freshman Project, day ending at 9:30pm

Friday:  Ballet, Modern , afternoon off, Rehearsal until 7:30pm

Weekend:  I like to go to the movies, see shows around town and take advantage of the social and performing events on campus.

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