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Celebrating 25 years of artistic and academic excellence.
A Center of Excellence in the Visual and Performing Arts, at Miami Dade College - October 2012
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KEEPSAKE VIDEO OF NWSA's 25TH ANNIVERSARY!
Last year was indeed remarkable, as we conceived, planned, delivered and shared a year filled with exciting events, unforgettable performances, and thought-provoking exhibitions in honor of New World School of the Art's 25th year anniversary. With our supporters and students in mind, we have designed a compilation video highlighting numerous outstanding moments that will serve as a testament of our celebration for decades to come.
 We invite you to view and enjoy this keepsake video, and share it with your family and friends. Your comments and input about our year-long celebrations are welcomed and will be greatly appreciated, for what better way to spread the good news about NWSA than to let the world know about this very special world?
We look forward to sharing our year with you, as we embark in yet another inspiring arts season replete with the moving performances you expect from NWSA and, which our students look forward to delivering for your enjoyment.
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WELCOME RECEPTION FOR MIAMI CITY BALLET'S NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, LOURDES LÓPEZ
MDC and NWSA will officially welcome Miami City Ballet's new artistic director, Lourdes López, to Miami's artistic community with an invitation-only welcome reception. The soiree, to be held this week at the college's National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower, includes a dynamic program with performances by dance students from New World School of the Arts.
López, who has been credited as being the first Hispanic woman ever to head a major U.S. ballet company, is a former Miamian who left to study at the School of American Ballet under the tutelage of ballet legend George Balanchine, eventually becoming a principal dancer in the world famous New York City Ballet. In 2007 she co-founded Morphoses with choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, which aims to revitalize ballet by fostering interdisciplinary artistic collaboration. She has also held positions as an arts correspondent for WNBC-TV in New York, an arts educator, and as executive director of The George Balanchine Foundation.
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 MANY BACKGROUNDS, MANY STORIES, ONE AMERICA A vibrant dance program gives way to Hispanic Heritage month this year at MDC's Wolfson Auditorium. Hosted and directed by NWSA choreographer and dance professor Peter London, the evening offers a plethora of high-energy choreography set to the music of Hispanic legends including Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan. Among the numbers to be performed is Celia, by Peter London, Apasionada by Tina Santos, Take it to the Ground by Jovahnnie Funderburk, and Carmen, also by London, among other dynamic numbers. October 10; 7:00 PM MDC, Wolfson Auditorium 300 NE 2 Avenue, downtown Miami Free and open to the public Information at 305-237-3341 |
 REPERTORY DANCE ENSEMBLE OFFERS EXHILARATING PROGRAM IN AVENTURA Opening the 2012 dance season at New World School of the Arts, the Repertory Dance Ensemble takes its troupe to the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center for an exhilarating program performed in the ballet, modern and jazz styles. Talented high school and college dancers perform a captivating program that includes Tina Santos' high-energy Jazzapalooza; the evocative and visually arresting new work Mapping #1 by award-winning British guest choreographer/filmmaker Darshan Singh Bhuller; the powerful, driving work Prelude to Action by modern dance icon Martha Graham; Lara Murphy's contemporary ballet Liminally Venn set to driving kodo drums; and Tina Santos's classic lyrical duet Poème set to Chopin's lovely "Nocturne in E Flat Opus 9." November 2; 8:00 PM Aventura Arts & Cultural Center 3385 NE 188 Street, Aventura Information at 305-237-3341 General admission is $12 Tickets at 877-311- 7469 |
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 O SAY CAN YOU SEE?
Led by Linda Considine, Assistant Professor of Voice at NWSA, the New World School of the Arts Opera Theatre singers continue to be a valuable component of a very important day for new Americans and their friends and families. On the second Friday of each month an ambassador for NWSA/MDC arrives at the courthouse in downtown Miami, passes the security checkpoint and enters a courtroom packed with our country's newest citizens. The ceremony is formal, with Honor Guard, the Oath of Allegiance, the Pledge to the Flag, and a budding NWSA opera singer leading the National Anthem. No microphone necessary!
The response every month is very gratifying as the students who sing are mobbed at the small reception following the ceremony. So many compliments and thanks are received from not only the participants, but also from the courthouse officials and staff. For NWSA singers, it is also an emotional occasion. They report how moving it is to be part of the special day for so many, and some remember their own special day, or have heard their parents' or grandparents' stories of the day they became citizens. They are proud and honored to be included and appreciated. It is always a wonderful experience and NWSA is grateful for this special way to serve our community.
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 NWSA GETS OUT THE VOTE
Three graphic designers from the NWSA college program participated in an AIGA initiative to encourage voting. The initiative encourages its members to create nonpartisan posters and videos that inspire the American public to participate in the electoral process and vote in the upcoming general election. Rosario Martinez-Cañaz, graphic design professor highlights the importance of this project to her students underscoring that this initiative allows them to "use their talent to affect a change in the world and to get their work exposed to a much broader audience."
Selected NWSA students/entries:
Anthony Anaya - Homeless, Not Voteless, artist statement: "Registering to vote without a fixed address is definitely a roadblock to homeless and low-income people. But the law states that a homeless person should be able to vote even if they don't live in a traditional dwelling - you can register even if you are living on the street."
Junli Kato - Earn your right to complain, artist statement: "If you didn't vote, how can you justify your complaints? Stop criticizing the government and do something about it by voting, at least then you have earned your right to complain about it," and You are the Magic, artist statement: "We can't wait around and hope that Magic will solve everything. Your vote is the rabbit, and the magic trick, pulled from the hat."
Eric Fernandez - VOTE, artist statement: "We all have voices. Vote and be heard!"
View, download or print VOTE posters
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ANOTHER MARTHA HILL FOUNDATION AWARD FOR NWSA
Lissa Smith, NWSA 2009 high school graduate, has been awarded this year's Martha Hill Fund Young Professional Award. Lissa began her dance training in Miami, graduating from the high school dance program of New World School of the Arts.
NWSA dance teacher Lara Murphy, comments, "Lissa Smith came to New World School of the Arts eager to learn and ready to take the stage. It is wonderful, though not in the least surprising, that Lissa is being recognized with the Martha Hill Young Professional Award. During her time at NWSA her passion for dance and her dedication to both technical and artistic growth were unwavering. Lissa never gave less than 110% of herself. She's always made the most of her talent and versatility and I look forward to seeing how her career continues to blossom now that she is dancing with Hubbard Street 2."
Lisa attended The Boston Conservatory to continue her dance studies and danced in summer programs at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Jacob's Pillow, The Juilliard School, Alonzo King's Lines Ballet, Martha Graham, The Joffrey Ballet and The Joffrey Midwest Workshop. She has performed works by Martha Graham, José Limon, Gregory Dawson, Hofesh Shecter, Thang Dao, Peter London, Alwin Nikolais, and Uri Sands. In 2009, Lissa won the "Arts For Life! dance scholarship presented by Florida's Former First Lady Columba Bush. Lissa joined Hubbard Street 2 as an apprentice in August 2011. Lissa will receive her award during the annual MHDF Awards Gala Dinner on November 26, at the Manhattan Penthouse. Last year's NWSA recipient of the Martha Hill Foundation award was Patricia Carby.
About the Martha Hill Foundation Award
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 WELL DESERVED KUDOS FOR JOSEPH ADLER "An elegant and delightful evening" described the evening reception in honor of GableStage's producing artistic director, Joseph Adler. With close to one hundred guests in attendance, the NWSA gallery was buzzing with NWSA supporters, arts patrons, community and media leaders, and NWSA students, parents, faculty and administrators who came to honor and recognize Adler's contribution to the South Florida theater community. "My relationship with NWSA Theatre Department has been tremendously rewarding on every level -- and I look forward to our continued collaboration" said Adler in a recent thank you note to New World School of the Arts' dean of theater Patrice Bailey, who organized the event.  | |
NWSA Legacy Society members accompanied by NWSA Provost, Jeffrey Hodgson
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The reception was followed by a presentation of the award-winning play Balm in Gilead, by Lanford Wilson, which opened the NWSA theater season to a sold-out house. Balm in Gilead will continue to run through this weekend. October 12, 13; 7:30 PM October 14; 2:00 PM Louise O. Gerrits Theater 25 NE 2nd Street, 8th Floor, downtown Miami 
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 THANK YOU, NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS SUPPORTERS
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NWSA SEASON CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Miami Herald editor and arts critic, Jordan Levin, spends a day at New World School of the Arts and learns why it is becoming a multi-generational arts institution.
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2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
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THREE GREAT PARTNERS. ONE GREAT CONSERVATORY
New World School of the Arts was created by the Florida Legislature as a Center of Excellence in the visual and the performing arts. An educational partnership of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College and the University of Florida.
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Written, edited and produced by the NWSA Marketing and Communications Department |
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Maria M. Flores Director of Marketing and Communications mflores1@mdc.edu
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