Creativity in the Time of Covid–Jan. 30, 2022

I-CONNICK! VPA Students Learn from an Icon

Students were given an opportunity of a lifetime on Thursday when they enjoyed an unscripted masterclass with jazz legend and sensation of stage and screen Harry Connick, Jr. The event was made possible through the generosity of the Van Wezel Foundation and its passionate donors.

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https://abressa.com/97ocr3ey During the conversation, the Emmy and Grammy-award-winning Connick shared stories of his life and roots in New Orleans, his early years and his family now. Instilling in our teens the importance of family, Connick described that his marriage and family are what grant him the chance to “fly.”

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He also dispensed words of encouragement, inspiring students that they have “something special that no one else has.” He instructed them to dig deep and develop their own voice. That, he ensured, will help them make their mark on the world.

https://www.balantia.com/es/gjwbaw6d9 Connick advised that hard work is the name of the game. A student asked how he fell into acting, and he assured them he did not “fall into” that field, but worked hard to enter it. “Entertainment is no joke,” he said, noting that tenacity, hard work, commitment to rehearsing, and living with rejection are all a part of this career choice.

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https://www.jaumebalmes.com/dtjorhr The conversation was one to remember, with Connick graciously responding to questions ranging from the personal to the professional. He took song requests and played, no mic, mask and tennis shoes on, reminding us of the humanity that connects us.

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The Van Wezel Foundation also underwrote tickets for students to attend the Harry Connick, Jr., concert Thursday evening. It was a sizzling performance they will not likely forget. During the sold-out performance, Connick recounted the conversation, telling the audience of his afternoon with Booker VPA students.

VPA Dance Performs at Ringling Museum

https://elmilanoreal.com/ozjrnwjbb7h VPA Dancers performed at Ringling Museum on Jan. 24 as the capstone of an ongoing project dancers have undertaken since September this year. They worked with Canadian artist Rhodnie Desir throughout first semester on a project inspired by her Bow’t Trail work.

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https://www.aytolardero.org/2023/09/14/7u5chclb7b The Bow’t Trail is Desir’s signature, groundbreaking work that uses interviews to capture personal histories to inspire choreography meant to connect the present with the past.

https://culturviajes.org/2023/09/14/1xjmwvkav9c Students collaborated with the artist, learning her techniques to conduct their own interviews of history-keepers in Sarasota, including descendants of slaves. The resulting choreography powerfully conveyed a history of oppression and brutality with the present of connection and uplift.

Dr. Lisa Merritt, executive director of the Multicultural Health Institute, introduced the dancers.

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On the Road: VPA Visits Middle Schools

This was a busy week for VPA teachers, who visited middle schools in advance of the live auditions on Saturday, Jan. 29, to inform students and teachers about the program and process.

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Music, Art, Film and Animation teachers visited Booker Middle School, and Ms. Abrahamson visited Art and Digital Design classes at SSA+S.

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Ambien For Sale Online It was a great leadup to Saturday’s audition, where hopefuls came in to demonstrate their talent and readiness for the VPA program. Thanks to all who came out!

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