Filling Your Cup with Joy

Teen dancers from Stagelight Performing Arts use their creative talents to connect during quarantine and inspire the sharing of joy.

No cups were shared in the making of this video.

During this season of forced isolation, many of us are battling loneliness, sadness, and confusion. We struggle with the concept of not being able to get together with loved ones. We’re yearning for a shared meal or cup of coffee with a friend. Maybe you’re having difficulty finding motivation in the activities and hobbies you normally love.

This is an incredibly difficult time.

But finding ways to connect with each other—even without physical contact—is paramount for our mental and emotional well-being. This is especially true for students and young adults who need healthy relationships and social connection with their peers.

Finding connection and joy despite challenges

Enter a small group of dancers from Stagelight Performing Arts. Under Ms. Anna Vogt’s direction, these young artists choreographed a piece of work that explores connection amidst separation and joy through sorrow. Dancers used their gifts of dance, performance, and choreography to craft this special piece that we hope fills your own cup with joy.

At various points throughout the project, some dancers found it difficult to stay motivated without the in-person connection they’re accustomed to having in a traditional dance class. The assignment of creating their own choreography at times felt like a burden. The technical aspects of finding a suitable location, securing a family-member-videographer, and meeting the cues of an off-site/online director added additional challenge each dancer had to contend with. We think you’ll find, however, that these dancers faced every obstacle head-on, ultimately presented a beautiful piece of work, forged connection with each other, and inspired the sharing of joy during this difficult time. They remind us to keep moving forward despite the challenges we’re all facing each day.

Fill a cup, share the joy.

We invite you to watch and enjoy this video, then share it with your friends and family. Our hope is that it inspires you to stay connected and spread joy, until we can get together in-person to share that cup of coffee.

Credits

Music: Hope for Something (Alternate Version) by Panama

Dancers in order of appearance: Adeline Dang, Soraya Corydon, Katelyn Higueros, Makayla Palos Rodriguez, Bonnie QuaasBerryman

Director: Anna Vogt

Choreography: Adeline Dang, Soraya Corydon, Katelyn Higueros, Makayla Palos Rodriguez, Bonnie QuaasBerryman

Video editing: Anna Vogt

Zooming on Stage

Your children continue to inspire us and drive us to provide exciting and engaging classes, even in these uncertain times. Take a look at how successfully our Stagelighters are rising to the challenge and Zooming on Stage:

Thank you!
Thank you for your support, whether you have been a long-time Stagelighter or are fairly new to our family. Your feedback about our business, classes, and instruction over these past six weeks has been welcome and appreciated. 

News about classes in May
As we close out the month of April, it is obvious the physical doors of our studio won’t be opening May 1st as we originally hoped. Our heart’s desire is to reopen as soon as we are permitted to do so with the necessary precautions in place as determined by our government and health officials. As soon as we have more information about reopening, you’ll hear about it with all the celebration such an announcement warrants!

Transport Yourself to a Magical Studio Space

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Transport yourself out of your house and into a magical studio space where we can all “live on stage” and be inspired together during our Zoom classes. Download this free virtual background for fun!

As we embark on this virtual journey together, we want to wish you well and remind you that this is a great opportunity for all of us to prove to ourselves that we can be determined, focused, and disciplined, even when circumstances are not ideal.

We know your home likely doesn’t have a perfect studio space, but we hope this virtual background helps you escape the walls of your home for that hour we can share together in class. And our greatest hope is that we can re-open the Stagelight doors soon and see you face-to-face back in class! Until then, let’s make the best of this situation and have a great time.

Need help uploading the image to your Zoom background? Watch a short instructional video here:

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