Spotlights

Congratulations, LIFT-DC!

Congratulations, LIFT-DC!  Last week, Mayor Vince Gray proclaimed November 17 as LIFT-DC Day in Washington D.C.  LIFT-DC opened their third division at THEARC this February and have done extraordinary work in their mission to combat poverty and expand opportunity to so many people in need.  We are very proud to have them as a partner!

Fela! Master Class at THEARC

On Monday, September 26, local middle and high school students came to THEARC Theater to participate in a FELA! master class facilitated by two of the show’s professional dancers.  Students learned several dance numbers from the musical and later participated in a short recital which was open to the community.

Kid Pan Alley

Corcoran ArtReach students collaborated with Kid Pan Alley in a unique songwriting residency program. The students paired with professional songwriter, Paul Reisler and Paddy Dougherty, for one week to write, compose, and perform original songs inspired by the Corcoran’s current exhibition Washington Color and Light.  The ArtReach students performed their colorful songs for the community at THEARC Theater and at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.  Back in the studio, the students created original album covers and took home a recording of their performance.

Angel Carter

Angel Carter is a shining student who has been with THEARC since it opened.  She became involved with THEARC through her participation with The Washington Ballet’s DanceDC program offered at Malcolm X Elementary, which is actually located in our neighborhood.  After seeing great potential in her, Katrina Toews, the Director of The Washington Ballet at THEARC, suggested to her grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Barnwell, that she further her training at THEARC when the campus officially opened.

ArtReach Students Tour Washington Color and Light Exhibit

On February 24, 2011, ArtReach students from THEARC took a field trip to the Corcoran Gallery of Art to tour the Washington Color and Light exhibit and visit with Corcoran College of Art and Design (CCAD) students working in their studios.  Student favorites included looking at the large scale paintings they had learned about in class, such as the Gene Davis piece photographed here, and talking with CCAD students about the themes and techniques in their respective art.

 

 

 
 

Students Give Back to Haiti

Students and faculty from The Washington Middle School for Girls had a successful bake sale this past Saturday as part of THEARC’s 5th Anniversary Community Open House.  The girls raised an impressive $200 in support of The Religious of Jesus and Mary's Mission in Haiti.  The Religious of Jesus and Mary, a founder of WMSG, includes Sister Mary Bourdon, the Head of School’s Community.  The sisters have several ministries to the poor in Gros Mourne and Port-au-Prince, Haiti.  WMSG students on several occasions have been supportive of their efforts.

Washington Ballet students perform at the White House

On September 7, 2010, six students from The Washington School of Ballet’s SE campus along with director Katrina Toews attended the first White House Dance Series.  The inaugural series celebrated arts education and Judith Jamison’s retirement from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.  The Washington School of Ballet was the only dance school in the metropolitan area picked to represent the tri-state area.  The day included workshops for over 80 students from across the nation to try-out a variety of dance styles.  Students learned Revelations from A...