Dear Christine,
Fall is here and the rooms at CCAC are full of new and returning students as the season gets into full swing!
Not only do we have youth and adults learning music, dance, art and drama, but we have great events and performances on the horizon.
Thank you and enjoy,
Raye Jones-Avery
Executive Director
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Class Registration still open
Christina Cultural Arts Center Inc. is a premier community school of the arts with a mission to make quality, affordable arts education accessible to children, teens and adults in a family environment. CCAC's leading edge programs promote self-development, healthy lifestyles, social change, educational success and economic empowerment.
Register for Music, Dance, Art & Drama Class Now! Registration will close on Oct. 10.
Visit www.ccacde.org and choose which art form you would like to explore this season! |
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2009 Christi Awards-- Tickets on sale now
Join us in a celebration of the Arts and honoring four unsung champions of the Arts at the 2009 Christi Awards on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the baby grand. You are invited to enjoy our student and faculty performances as they exemplify the four elements of the Arts-Hope, Inspiration, Knowledge and Passion. Join in this unique celebration as our performers relate the elements of the Arts to the four elements of the universe-water, wind, earth and fire.
Tickets are on sale now!
Co-Hosts for the evening are
Lauren Wilson of Channel 6 Action News & Michele Schiavoni of Christiana Care Health System
A bi-level reception with performances, light fare and drinks will be held at CCAC immediately following the Awards Program.
2009 Christi Awardees
Outstanding Achievement in Arts Education
FOSTINA DIXON-KILGOE
Outstanding Achievement by an Artist
RICHARD ROTHROCK
Outstanding Achievement in Arts Advocacy
MICHAEL KALMBACH
Outstanding Philanthropy in the Arts
JEFF SANTORO Guest Appearance by Broadway Star Sherry Boone
Sherry Boone has taken New York by storm since she first landed in Port Authority in 1991 with $50 dollars in her pocket. Since then Ms. Boone has created an explosive career as an actress, writer, director, opera singer and humanitarian. She debuted on Broadway in Jelly's Last Jam. Her 2007 triumphant London debut in the Royal Festival Hall's production of Carmen Jones directed by Jude Kelly garnered the following praise: $60 Single Ticket + Service Fee $50 per Ticket for (2) or more purchases + Service Fee
Tickets Available at the Grand Box Office 302-652-5577
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Dance Theater of Harlem visits CCAC
Thursday November 5th @ 6:00PM-7:15PM
Tickets $ 10 Adults & $5 Non-CCAC Students
The internationally acclaimed Dance Theater of Harlem, founded by Arthur Mitchell, will be in residence at CCAC for (1) day only on 11/5. An interactive demonstration on the art of classical ballet with live piano music and a virtual performance will take place at CCAC.
A narrator leads participants through the process of making a dancer, specific exercises are demonstrated and excerpts of DTH choreography is performed by company dancers.
The similarities between ballet dancers and professional athletes are explored. There will be numerous opportunities for teachers to develop lessons in many subject areas. This program is appropriate for dancers of all ages and abilities, athletes, teaching artists, academic teachers, parents and the general arts loving public.
Audience interaction is encouraged and dancers should wear dance attire.
Make seating reservations as space is limited by e-mail or telephone 302-652-0101.
The Dance Theater of Harlem Residency is part of a national tour made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency committed to reinforcing the value of the arts as basic education. |
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Eleone Dance Theater in Carols in Color
Sunday December 13th @ 4:00 PM
Grand Opera House
818 N. Market Street- Wilmington
"Carols in Color" is a holiday dance musical that re-tells the gospel according to St. Matthew through contemporary music, exuberant dance and powerful narration. Conceived and choreographed by E. Leon Evans II, adapted and re-staged by Shawn Lamere Williams, Artistic Director and Dr. Sheila A. Ward, Executive Director, "Carols in Color" brings audiences to their feet!
Tickets: $20 + Service Charge
(10% Discount for groups of 10 or more for full price tickets only)
Students/Senior Citizens $12.00 + Service Charge
GOH Box Office: 302-652-5577
"Carols in Color" shimmers with energy, soul and jubilance". The Philadelphia Weekly
"Carols in Colors" is a fine revival, combining the deep spirituality of African American Christian tradition with accessible entertainment" Bing J. Mark- The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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About Us
Christina Cultural Arts Center (CCAC), is a premier community school of the arts with a mission to make affordable arts education and multicultural programs accessible to children, teens and adults in a family environment.
CCAC's leading edge programs promote self-development, healthy lifestyles, social change, educational success and economic empowerment.
Christina Cultural Arts Center Inc.
705 N. Market St.
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
302-652-0101
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