POAD kicks off "Summer in the Parks"

Pieces of a Dream, Inc. is honored to participate in Wilmington's "Summer in the Parks" !  This new program is a joint effort between the City of Wilmington and the Grand Opera House.  The POAD performance was the official kick-off of the event, featuring a press conference with Mayor Dennis P. Williams and officials from the Grand Opera House, Parks and Recreation, and Cultural Affairs.  On the morning of June 25, dancers from Pieces of a Dream Dance Theatre and P*D2 led the students at Elbert-Palmer Elementary School in a fun modern dance class with lots of aerobic activity.  After the class, the kids took a break and enjoyed a performance by the dance company.  The Tuesday morning performance was just the beginning of the summer's events.  The eight-week program will feature over 75 events, held at nine parks around the city.  “Summer in the Parks brings arts and cultural into our City’s neighborhoods and communities,” said Mayor Williams. “Our partnership with The Grand represents
the City’s commitment to the arts and the fundamental role arts and cultural play in the community and lives of young people.”  If you missed the premiere, catch Pieces of a Dream, Inc. at Judy Johnson Park at 10AM on Friday, July 19.

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“Summer in the Parks brings arts and cultural into our City’s neighborhoods and
communities,” said Mayor Williams. “Our partnership with The Grand represents
the City’s commitment to the arts and the fundamental role arts and culture play in the community and lives of young people.”