To mark a decade of successin
youth development and creativity,the Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria
(SPAN) is set to celebrate its 10th Anniversary amidst excitement
and spectacular performances. The Gala night which promises to be a beautiful
story, depicted in music, song and dance filled withexhilarating experiences is
billed to take place at Zinnia Hall, Eko Hotels and suites on the 25th
of April, 2015 in Lagos.
The event tagged ‘A
decade of Performance Perfection’will showcase the real stars of SPAN and their
unique stories via dance from the humble beginningin a little garage to tenoutstanding
years of creativity and talent discovery. Itis a fusion of artistic choreography
with international appeal through special performances by the Zap Zip Circus
crew from South Africa.
During an interactive
session with the media, founder of SPAN, Mrs. Sarah Boulos, said “Our vision is
to build a performing arts center in Nigeria where we educate, empower and
present the performing artist and their God given arts. SPAN has trained and
developed highly skilled artistes and vibrant leaders who have become
pacesetters, highly sort-after in Nigeria performing arts industry and
globally.”
Boulos, who said there
is a need for creativity in development noted that in achieving this feat and
dream, the mindset of talented individuals will have to be challenged, renewed
and empowered to serve the nation for future generations to come.
Top on the list of
partners and corporate sponsors are companies like SCOA, 7up Bottling Company
Plc, Access Bank Plc, ITB Construction, Indomie, Cool FM and Eko hotels and suites
who have supported SPAN over the last ten years in pursuit of her vision. Theseorganizations
provide generous funding to solve problems of academic, administrative,
professional and personal needs through the development and empowerment
sessions.
The Society for the
Performing Arts in Nigeria has received recommendations from several
international bodies like the United States Consulate (USIS), Goethe Institute,
Lebanese Ladies Society, American Women’s Club (AWC), French Consulate and the
South African Consulate. However, the SPAN Academy also provides outreach
programs as part of its corporate social responsibility platform alongside
dance, drama, music and other summer programs.
SPAN is a registered
non-governmental organization founded in 2004 with the Helen O’Grady franchise
in schools. It offers different classes of training which ranges from Music to
Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Creative Combo, Drama, Contemporary African,
fitness, Naija Craze, Salsa and Latin Ballroom dance for beginners,
intermediate and professionals.
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