JAPA World Tour And Graduation

 

 By Gemma Cleanslate

 

 

Our very own Dancerina Starlight who writes for the SL Newser invited us to a Showcase by Japa, The Foundation in Performing Arts April 30. The invitation read, “ In a fabulous spectacle combining Music, Movement, Dance and Light, JAPA Students will take you on a magical Journey to some of the countries of the word. We hope you enjoy this adventure with them! “

It was called World Tour and the backgrounds reflected that. It was delightful. Each student danced their own creative performance in a distinctive background and their choice of music.”

Below are several of the dancers expressing their choice of location in the world.

And Dancerina

The audience was full and so appreciative of the entire show. Many of the dancers had friends there who cheered them after the performance. Each one put a lot of work into studying how to create dances and all the accoutrements that went with their work of art. It was very impressive and enjoyed by all

This past Sunday the participants who showcased last week had an elegant Graduation. The venue was lovely and each student was presented to the audience and thanked both K L A R K (Klark Harvy), the Director and ᴅᴇʟᴀɴᴇʏ ᴊᴇɴꜱᴏɴ (DelaneyJenson Resident) Assistant Director, who were their Principals and instructors on their journey learning the elements of Choreographing in sl.

Klark addressed the class and reminded them of commitment, deligence, reliability humility, trying their best at all different levels and offered future help when asked. He reminded them to keep quality not quantity as a goal. Delaney also spoke to the group and talked about the last three months.stressing the same values as Klark and adding” fun … laughter .tears, new journeys”. She also promised help in their future endeavors.

Each graduate addressed the Principals and talked of their dedication to helping them on their way to being dance choreographers in the second life world. They also recognized the support of their classmates in achieving all that they did.

Dancerina said, “Thank you, Principal Klark Harvy and Vice Principal Delaney Jenson for your unwavering expectations of excellence in all aspects of the JAPA Foundation in Performing Arts Program. You have taught (me) us and have done that exceedingly well. You have prepared us for walls beyond the JAPA complex, which demonstrates your commitment to dance in Second Life at-large! Thank you!

Also, thank you, ladies for being so Class of 2023(ish)! *Winks* I appreciated all the support you each provided! Congratulations to us! Yeah, we didn't learn easily!”

After the ceremony all moved outside to enjoy a party with music provided by Faith Heartsong It was a delightful event all around. It will be fun to see what the graduates do with all their new found knowledge in Second Life.

Here is the full list of graduates. Keep an eye out for their creations.


Jaden Samas
Icy Zeplin
Inara Sugarplum
(Sarah) Sarah Flinker
Morganna Marenwolf
Darcy Darkheart
Dancerina Starlight
Lin Carlucci
(Raven) Ravyn Amore
(Rose) Rosewan Resident

Gemma Cleanslate