Students from the Nest of Living Arts’ (NOLA) Green House Dance Company who performed in Through the Red Door.
MIRAMAR, Fla. – As a part of its education programming, the Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark recently hosted a performance of the anti-bullying dance program Through the Red Door, which was co-presented by Nest of Living Arts’ (NOLA) Green House Dance Company and the City of Miramar.
Students ages 10-14 performed for more than 1,100 students in fourth through eighth grade from schools in the Miramar, Everglades and Flanagan zones of the Broward School District. The performance used dancing, acting and spoken word to educate and raise awareness about the bullying epidemic taking place in schools. The performance also included video of students in the audience giving testimonials to their bullying experiences, as well as everybody in attendance reciting the “Silence is Participation” anti-bullying pledge.
“There were 261 reported incidents of bullying in Broward County schools last year, and it is increasing each year,” said Camasha Cevieux, deputy director of the Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark. “If we changed the life of at least one student, then we can consider this program a success. We hope to bring back the performance next year and raise the awareness of even more students.”
The Miramar Cultural Center │ ArtsPark Education programming is committed to placing a key focus on the Arts and its position in learning. This commitment promotes Education through theatrical productions, music, dance, art exhibitions and other event activity. It is with this belief that when the Center engages the valuable contributions of schools, local artists, and arts organizations with student experiences, its purpose is realized.
The Miramar Cultural Center, Where Community and Culture Converge™ In Education.
The Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark is located at 2400 Civic Center Place on Red Road, north of Miramar Parkway, in Miramar. Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/MiramarCulturalCenter and on Twitter @MiramarCultural.
