In the jigsaw puzzle of the United States, the state of Massachusetts is like the mysterious piece that depicts the secret clubhouse. Loaded with history, famous for its clam chowder, and home to a baseball team that rocks red socks, this state may seem like an ordinary piece of the puzzle. But don’t let that fool you! It’s here where the magic of theater and drama unfolds, and transforms ordinary kids into extraordinary artists. Once upon a time, there's this cool, quirky character named Jester Jumbles, who wears a feathered hat, dons a multi-colored suit, and has a magic paintbrush as his wand. Jester Jumbles is the spirit animal for all the kids in Massachusetts who dare to dream, to create, and to express themselves in the world of Theater. You see, Jester is a wizard in crafting stories, skits, and plays. He helps kids bring imaginary worlds to life on the stage, right here in Massachusetts. These kids are not just your run-of-the-mill, everyday youngsters. Oh no, these kids are special! They are brave knights and princesses, mischievous elves, and cunning detectives, all rolled into one. They might seem like normal kids in the school cafeteria, but once they step onto the stage and Jester Jumbles waves his magic paintbrush, they transform into stars brighter than any in the Boston night sky. Together, these drama-loving kids and Jester Jumbles create laughs that echo off the Cape Cod shores, and stories so exciting they could make Paul Revere jump on his horse and ride again. So, if you’re ever in Massachusetts, don't miss out on the theater. You might just get to see Jester Jumbles and his troupe of remarkable kids performing an act that will tickle your funny bone and warm your heart all at once!
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Our highly qualified faculty offers personalized instruction that fits each student’s individual goals and needs. Whether you’re a beginner or a more experienced artist, our instructors can provide you with the guidance and support you need to reach your full potential. Our certified Suzuki program and one-to-one lessons are designed to give you an immersive learning experience that will help you reach your creative goals. At Creative Arts we believe that creativity is a lifelong learning opportunity. With our experienced instructors, we strive to help our students develop their creative skills and reach their highest potential. We provide a variety of private instruction options, including our certified Suzuki program and one-to-one lessons, to help our students of all ages and skill levels achieve their goals.
J & D Dance Academy of Reading continued to concentrate on the performing arts and added the newest style of dance, Contemporary to the schedule. We welcome Jamie Bergin to the staff this year, and she will be teaching many of these contemporary classes. With the rise of dance in the media, the formally 'non-competitive' J&D Dance Academy of Reading found it needed to have an outlet for its dancers who had the desire to be on a team and compete in dance-J&D Performance Groups were created and are beginning their fourth season! Competitive dance brought Miss Erica to our staff! A former studio owner herself, Erica teaches three full days of Contemporary, Ballet, Tap, and Jazz, as well as our popular Technique classes at J & D, and also choreographs the Performance Group competitive routines.