At the end of Musical Theatre Act & Dance on Tuesday, Ms. Lindsey sparked a kindness and affirmation train. “I had them all put their hands in the middle of the circle. I then asked for volunteers to tell a new friend that they had met that day,’You did a great job today!’ Then both the student that complimented and the person they complimented got a stamp that said ‘Great!’ It was a super cute way to get the kids to remember their new friends’ names and to speak aloud in front of an audience, and it ended with demonstrating kindness to their new friends.” ~Lindsey

Modeling and encouraging kindness in our children is a way we combat bullying, set a standard of respect for others, and encourage empathy. Well done, Stagelighters! Now, who can you affirm today?

At the end of Musical Theatre Act & Dance on Tuesday, Ms. Lindsey sparked a kindness and affirmation train. “I had them all put their hands in the middle of the circle. I then asked for volunteers to tell a new friend that they had met that day,’You did a great job today!’ Then both the student that complimented and the person they complimented got a stamp that said ‘Great!’ It was a super cute way to get the kids to remember their new friends’ names and to speak aloud in front of an audience, and it ended with demonstrating kindness to their new friends.” ~Lindsey

Modeling and encouraging kindness in our children is a way we combat bullying, set a standard of respect for others, and encourage empathy. Well done, Stagelighters! Now, who can you affirm today?

Level III tappers age 10-12 wowed audiences at Stagelight Performing Art’s summer showcase with their “I Have a Dream” dance piece. The routine, choreographed by Stagelight’s Alyssa Gramer, began as a simple fit to the show’s dream theme. But after rehearsals began, Alyssa and the dancers quickly saw that the piece was so strong it needed more exposure than one performance. Alyssa endeavored to raise funds to get the routine professionally filmed by selling hats that read, “Show Your heART.” The tap dancers filmed the routine, then performed the routine during a screening of the film at the summer showcase. The audience was moved and demanded a second performance the following night. Watch the film here.