By Janice K. Neal-Vincent, Ph.D.,
Contributing Writer,
Judah School of Performing Arts cultivates students’ artistic gifts and talents in a Christian environment and channels their artistic expression to glorify God. Generations are revived through the arts as a result of these efforts. Multiple genres of the arts, for ages 18 months-adults, include ballet, jazz, modern tumbling/acrobatics, piano and more.
Amidst an overflowing crowd of more than 700, the school held its annual Christmas program at Madison Central High School (1417 Highland Colony Pkwy) at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023. In adherence to the theme, “Tis the Season Christmas Spectacular,” the musical recital featured a number of tunes that made the performers crowd pleasers. Dressed in glittering costumes that reflected Christmastime, they held the audience captive with each tune that highlighted their strides.
Each act was encompassed with excellence, pride and grace. From time to time the crowd could not resist the temptation to nod their heads and rock their bodies. Additionally, the elements of exuberance lifted the crowd to their feet amidst thunderous applauds.
Monica Jones, the school’s director, noted: “The students worked rigorously since August and trained in ballet, jazz, tap, acro and hip hop. Over 100 students participated from Hinds, Madison, Rankin and Holmes Counties.” The director further commented that she and her team were pleased with the “projected” turnout.
Approximately 50% of the children in Judah School of Performing Arts were enrolled this year. Many new enrollees came as a result of witnessing past performances by the school, print advertisement and word of mouth.
The enrollees are excited about opportunities provided by the school. Parents and grandparents expressed pleasure with the school’s persistence in getting the students to perform as they do. Many said that their firsthand witnesses of several performances encouraged them to tell others about the opportunities that have been provided for their loved ones.
Here, for instance, is what a grandparent couple said: “It was good and I enjoyed it. I will come back again on another occasion (Lula Easterling).”
“It was wonderful. When [our granddaughter] Jamie started, she progressed every year. I enjoy the productions more and more.”
Judah School of Performing Arts has been in existence since 2016.
It is located in The Odyssey Shopping Plaza, 731 S. Pear Orchard Road, Suite 30, in Ridgeland, Miss.
The school is now enrolling for the winter semester.
To register, go to www.judahschool.com or call 769 257-0330.
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