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We
are so proud of these young women and know they
are all on their road to greatness!
After
a grueling week of auditions Atelier Dancers Carolina
Montes and Lauren Herb have successfully made the
very competitive Dance team, the Golden Knights
at the University Of Central Florida.
Also,
Sahara Sears has successfully made the NFL Buccaneers
Cheerleaders 2008 Team for the third time.
Atelier
of Dance partners with Tampa Lighthouse for the
Blind
Our
newest and most exciting endeavor at the studio
is our newly established partnership with the non-profit
organization, Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind. The
Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind provides comprehensive
rehabilitation programs for persons who are blind
or visually impaired. At Atelier of Dance we strongly
believe that every child and young adult should
have the opportunity to participate in dance and
the arts.
Atelier
of Dance has partnered with Tampa Lighthouse for
the Blind to provide weekly classes for blind and
visually impaired students ranging in age from 14-17
years. The partnership began when the director of
Atelier of Dance, Ms. Sandra Sears, approached the
non-profit organization about teaching the students
lessons in tap dancing. The classes are also assisted
by two of Ms. Sears’ 8th grade Wilson Middle School
students, Sarah Jane Ramos and Ali Eldridge, who
both graciously donate their time as community service
hours. Both girls who participate as demonstrators
in the class are very excited to be participating.
Ms.
Sears begins introducing the steps each class by
assisting the students in moving their feet in the
desired manner and the students seem to pick up
the steps immediately. Ms. Sears believes that tap
is something that the students will have more ease
in learning because the sounds and rhythms can be
felt and heard to assist in the learning process.
In speaking on her enthusiasm about directing the
class, Ms. Sears has said, “I am not sure who has
learned more, the teacher or the students! The kids
who participate in the class have no limitations
and do an amazing job while having a wonderful time.
It is a very positive endeavor and an exciting new
experience for me as a teacher.”
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