DUTCH QUARTER:--- Local Award winning dancer Nicole C. De Weever visited the students of Martin Luther King school in Dutch Quarter during her recent visit to the island at the invitation of Mrs. Shanomay Young, a teacher at the school. The students recited an oral history of Ms. De Weever's life and spoke of her grandmother Mrs. Agatha Vlaun. Nicole was deeply moved by how excited the students were to meet her and was grateful to Mrs. Young for the invitation and presentation made by the students.
Nicole was on the island at the invitation of Prime Minister Wescot-Williams to receive an award of recognition for outstanding achievements in the performing arts on International Women's Day 2013.
Nicole has launched Art saves lives Program in January of this year and the inaugural project will be held in St. Maarten June 24th- 30th.
About Art Saves Lives
Art Saves Lives Program (ASLP) is a cross-cultural exchange between youth in need and experienced practicing artists who seek to use their talents for positive change. This collaborative project will select renowned artists from around the world who use the arts to introduce participants to global and local traditions and empower them with the life skills necessary to effectively deal with the demands and challenges of everyday life. The program will also provide guidance for young artists with aspirations in pursuing a career in the arts.
The first project, an intensive week long workshop program will be held June 24-30th on St. Maarten.