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Programs | Yazzy (Youth Celebrating Jazz Concert)
Yazzy Summer Morning Mix | Yazzy Workshops
Press Release
Contact Person: Gloria C. Gipson, Executive Director
Phone: 318-525-0740 / 318-621-8914
Fax: 318-525-0720
Email: tpaarts318@aol.com
Website: www.tpaarts.org
Theatre of the Performing Arts of Shreveport
2012 YAZZY WINTER WORKSHOP & AUDITIONS
Theatre of the Performing Arts of Shreveport (TPA) is sponsoring its 2012 Yazzy Winter Workshop & Auditions for school aged children and youth ages 6 – 21 who are interested in joining the Yazzy program. The workshop will consist of classes in dance, voice, theater, visual arts, instrumental music, and strings.
This 2-day free workshop will take place on Friday, February 10th & Saturday, February 11th at Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy, 2550 Thomas E. Howard Drive, in Shreveport, LA. Friday, February 10th, registration for new students will begin at 5:30 pm, classes from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Saturday, February 11th, registration for new students will begin at 8:30 am, classes from 9:00 am to 11:15 am. Thereafter, auditions will be held from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm. Please visit our website at www.tpaarts.org for audition procedure information. If you need additional information contact Theatre of the Performing Arts' office at 318-525-0740, 318-621-8914, or by email at tpaarts318@aol.com.
This workshop is designed to expand the participant's knowledge of the arts; improve self esteem and confidence; develop creative thinking and problem solving skills; encourage teamwork and cooperative learning; and motivate students to read, write, learn, and strive for excellence.
The workshop faculty consists of: Emma Busi, Centenary Dance Department/ CPSB; Natorshau Davis, Desoto Parish School Board; Julie B. Lester, New Dimensions Youth Choral Society/ CPSB; Dr. King David Godwin, Grambling State University Theater Department; Larry Pierson, Larry Pierson School of Music; Dorsey Summerfield Jr., Southern University of Shreveport; and Beverly Houston, Caddo Parish School Board.
2011 – 2012 sponsors are supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council through the Shreveport Regional Arts Council. Other sponsors include The State of Louisiana; City of Shreveport: Department of Community Development, Theatre of the Performing Arts of Shreveport; The Parish of Caddo; Caddo Parish School Board; The Black Arts Coalition with funds from the City of Shreveport; Irma C. Martin; Access 1 Media; The Radio Group; Eunice Wilkerson; Joseph Christopher Jr.; Regal Plastics; SWEPCO; AT&T; Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourism Bureau; The Community Foundation; Bancorp South; Delores Ashford; Ouachita Independent Bank; S.A. Doyle & Associates; Lakeshore Development; and Michael & Frances Flentroy.
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