It’s no secret that the last two weeks in the world have been fraught with uncertainty, chaos, and anger. As a studio, we are looking within, listening, and evaluating how we operate to ensure we run our business and programming in a way that promotes equality, understanding, and love. We are proud to be part of an industry that values unique voices and inclusivity. And the added bonus is: engagement in the performing arts is incredibly healing and therapeutic.

The Performing Arts are Powerful, Healing, and Bring Hope

Just take a look at this improvisational exercise Ms. Anna recently conducted in her Contemp./Mod level II class:

After watching her daughter engage in this exercise (and actually participating in the exercise herself with her daughter’s encouragement!), a Stagelight parent wrote to us, “I loved that [Ms. Anna gave] her students space to express themselves through dance and an opportunity to create what they were feeling about everything that is going on in the world right now…It’s hard for me to know exactly how to talk to my kids about all that is going on right now…what Anna did yesterday was give me and my daughter a great opportunity to talk about some tough things.” ~Cory N.

Over the last two weeks in our classes, your children have brought wonderful insight to our discussions and lessons. What amazing kids our Stagelighters are… we know you are as proud as we are. And we will continue moving forward together, making this world a better place.

Meet the Author

Alyssa Gramer

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Alyssa Gramer is Co-Owner and an Instructor at Stagelight Performing Arts. She earned a BA from Chapman University in Advertising with a Minor in Graphic Design and a Teaching Credential in Physical Education/Dance from Cal State Fullerton. Her performance credits include Disney and Fullerton Civic Light Opera. She has extensive experience in teaching, choreography, and show direction.

“One of my earliest memories is of something that happened during first grade: during recess, I would gather my friends and teach them different dances. Looking back, I can see that that set the foundation of what would be a lifelong role as a teacher. Participating in dance and musical theatre as a child gave me the focus, determination, confidence and bravery it took to land many successful performance and teaching jobs. Arts classes have allowed me to be creative and keep a healthy perspective on what is important in life. I truly believe that the performing arts should play a crucial role in every child’s life.” ~Alyssa

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