Madison Area YMCA School of Performing Arts Year-End Performance

The Madison Area YMCA’s School of Performing Arts Year-End Performance “Totally 80s Mixtape” was a great success on Saturday, June 1, at the College of St. Elizabeth’s Annunciation Center in Morristown.

More than 300 performers from 2 to 15 years old took to the stage during three performances that showcased their talents in Ballet, Tap, Broadway Jazz, Creative Movement, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Kids Choir and Musical Theatre.

“Our performers were stars again this year,” said Madison Area YMCA School of Performing Arts Senior Program Director Kim Buccheri. “I’m proud of their hard work, appreciative to their families who bring them to the Y for classes and grateful to the School of Performing Arts team for their dedication. I’m also thankful to Y staff who don’t work in the School of Performing Arts who help make the performance day possible by volunteering their time and talent.”

Memorable 80s numbers included: “A Chorus Line,” “We’re in the Money,” “Tainted Love,” “My Prerogative,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “9-5,” “When Doves Cry,” “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” “True Colors,” “Footloose,” “How Will I know” and “Back in Black.”

“The Madison Area YMCA’s School of Performing Arts provides wonderful experiences and opportunities for children of all ages to express themselves creatively, learn skills and build self-esteem while having fun in a safe and nurturing environment,” said Ms. Buccheri.

During July and August, The School of Performing Arts is offering summer preschool classes (2-6 years old) and summer school age classes (5-12 years old) in a variety of 8-week classes.

The School of Performing Arts is also offering mini clinics for 3-6 year olds that include: Hip Hop/Musical Theatre; Ballet & Tap and Fun Dance & Theatre. Clinics for 4-6 year olds that include: Hip Hop/Musical Theatre/Show Production; Ballet & Tap/Show Production and Fun Dance & Theatre/Show Production.

The Madison Area YMCA is located at 111 Kings Road in Madison. For more information about The School of Performing Arts and classes, visit www.madisonareaymca.org or call Senior Program Director Kim Buccheri at 973.822.9622 x2268.

As a cause-driven charitable organization, the Madison Area YMCA is dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, and improving the community’s health and well-being and giving back by providing support to our neighbors.