While theaters and performance spaces remain dark, Segerstrom Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the expansion of its website - www.SCFTA.org - to include the all new CENTER AT HOME, a portal to FREE online activities, educational programs and video highlights of Center performances. Center at Home is an engaging treasure trove dedicated to the performing arts that will provide artistic discovery and educational resources - all in the comfort of home.
Center President Casey Reitz commented, "Nothing equals live performances, but until we can welcome audiences back to our theaters, it is important to us to stay connected to our Center family and for all of us to stay connected to the arts. We have just added Center at Home to our web site that features videos of shows and artists from past and upcoming seasons, educational resources, free classes from our ABT William J. Gillespie School and the School of Dance and Music for Children with Disabilities. Nothing will make us happier than welcoming everyone back to our campus when it is safe to do so. Until then, though, we invite everyone to stay tuned in and in touch for more entertaining and engaging experiences on our website. We hope they will bring you comfort and a dash of joy during this time."
Center at Home is an ever-evolving platform that will have regular weekly updates for fresh, engaging, new content. Divided into three categories - Learn at Home, Performance Highlights, and The Center - each offer unique content, FREE for all website visitors. To stay up-to-date on all of the digital offerings, subscribe to the Center Connection weekly e-blast.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is also pleased to share daily and weekly virtual classes for children of all ages from The American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School and School of Dance and Music for Children with Disabilities. The Center's Education Department is providing a variety of engaging content including music, storytelling, visual arts and mindfulness lessons guided by Arts Teach teaching artists, performances featuring community students participating in the Summer at the Center program, a virtual artist showcase resource for community schools and parent-teacher associations, and Family Series artists leading young people and their families through interactive performances. Our Julianne and George Argyros Plaza might be empty for the moment; however, the Community Engagement team is creating videos of free public events and celebrations to be watched right at home - so there's no reason to miss Tuesday Night Dance beginning April 21 with Polynesian dance classes. The final competition in the second annual OC Center Stage talent competition will be scheduled once we can all gather again. Until then, digital submissions are now open until June 1, 2020! The Spring Carnival might look a little different this year, The Center is creating a fun-filled day of carnival games, carnival-inspired recipes, videos and carnival music that you'll be able to enjoy right at home on May 17. Arts, music and culture never stop at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. No matter what, the Center is here to spread joy and bring the arts to you no matter where you are.
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