PHILIPSBURG:--- Twelve students who participated in Art Saves Lives Summer Intensive recently traveled to New York City where they attended classes at Broadway Center, Steps on Broadway, Alvin Ailey Dance School, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Cumbe Dance Center. Melvin Le Blanc, Mahealeney Kemper, Mariska Carty, Zoe van Zadelhoff, Ray-Angel Boasman, Dashaun Prince, Yoülia Charbonnier, Jeanille Gibs, Celina Monsanto, Otmar Martina, Lian Borsje Chun and Jeremiah David were accompanied by chaperone Ari Sutton, Art Saves Lives Foundation Secretary and Project Manager, and parents Hillanthe Simon, Josette Norbert and Marieke van Zadelhoff. Nicole De Weever, founder and President of Art Saves Lives met the group in New York and accompanied the students to all their classes and was able to take them on a tour of the city of New York. The students were also able to attend the Broadway show Motown and met with the cast after the show where they had the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the cast. The twelve students were selected for their dedication and ability during ASL 2013. JetBlue provided the tickets for the students who traveled to New York from July 16 to July 23rd. Art Saves Lives Foundation has started its preparation for its Summer Intensive for 2015 which promises to be an amazing experience.
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. ASL 2014, an intensive week long workshop program was held June 23-28th on St. Maarten.
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