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May 26, 2017
Opportunity Village Clients Showcased Their Talents Onstage at OVation,
7th Annual Spring Performing Arts Concert
Click to tweet: (http://ctt.ec/9x_9y) .@OppVillageLV clients hit the stage last night at Opportunity Village's 7th annual OVation Spring Performing Arts Concert #LasVegas
LAS VEGAS – On Thursday, May 25, Opportunity Village clients performed in front of a packed audience at its 7th Annual Spring Performing Arts Concert, OVation, at the Opportunity Village Ralph and Betty Engelstad Campus.
The program, emceed by KTNV Channel 13 morning anchor Beth Fisher, commenced with OV Elvi performing dance routines to “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Viva Las Vegas.” Opportunity Village’s Ukulele and Dance Activities Classes entertained the audience with a routine to “Pearly Shells,” and The Village Blend showcased their vocal talents with two songs, “Sugar Sugar” and “Kokomo.” Opportunity Village clients practiced a collection of music, dance and theatre performances for months leading up to the event, in preparation to showcase their talents to the Las Vegas community at their annual, free concert. Additional evening highlights included a ballroom dance performance, tap dance routine, theatre performance and hip-hop routine to “24k Magic” by Grammy-winning artist, Bruno Mars.
The Fine and Performing Arts Program at Opportunity Village teaches individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities music, dance, theatre and visual arts, and is designed to increase awareness of the arts, support creative expression, and provide mentorship in technique, materials and training.
Photo 1: On Thursday, May 25, Opportunity Village’s OV Elvi performed two routines at the annual OVation Concert at Opportunity Village’s Ralph and Betty Engelstad Campus.
Photo 2: On Thursday, May 25, Opportunity Village’s Village Blend vocal group performed two routines at the annual OVation Concert at Opportunity Village’s Ralph and Betty Engelstad Campus.
Photo 3: On Thursday, May 25, Opportunity Village’s clients performed a ballroom routine at the annual OVation Concert at Opportunity Village’s Ralph and Betty Engelstad Campus.
Photo 4: On Thursday, May 25, Opportunity Village’s clients performed a hip-hop routine to “24k Magic” by Bruno Mars at the annual OVation Concert at Opportunity Village’s Ralph and Betty Engelstad Campus.
Photo 5: On Thursday, May 25, Opportunity Village’s clients Fine and Performing Arts Program performed at the annual OVation Concert at Opportunity Village’s Ralph and Betty Engelstad Campus.
