Saturday Respite is one of TAPA’s most popular programs. It meets weekly, September – June, from 9am until noon each week. For three hours students rotate between music, art, yoga, and dance classes. They also stop for a mid-morning snack to refuel! This program is a great way for new students to get to know… Read More »
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Try TAPA at Home (Part III)
These are a few of our favorite, teacher-approved, kid-loved TAPA activities! These are things that make our students grin and that you can try at home with your families. Sharing is caring so feel free to share your favorite activities with us as well! #3 Sidewalk Chalk It sounds too easy to be true, but… Read More »
Try TAPA at Home (Part II)
These are a few of our favorite, teacher-approved, kid-loved TAPA activities for you to try at home! These are things that make our students grin and that you can try at home with your families. Sharing is caring so feel free to share your favorite activities with us as well! # 2 –… Read More »
Try TAPA at Home! (Part I)
These are a few of our favorite, teacher-approved, kid-loved TAPA activities for you to try at home! These are things that make our students grin and that you can try at home with your families. Sharing is caring so feel free to share your favorite activities with us as well! # 1 – Bringing… Read More »
Celebrating the 20th Annual Theresa Awards
By Robert Russo On the evening of Friday, May 2nd, friends and supporters of the Theresa Foundation gathered once again at the beautiful Bridgeview Yacht Club in Island Park, New York for the annual Theresa Awards Dinner. However, this year’s event was no ordinary night! Together, we marked the 20th Annual Theresa Awards and… Read More »
Spotlight on Mr. Pete
Mr. Pete has been with us at TAPA camp for the past three years and we are so lucky to have him! We are blessed with his endless spirit and energy for only a week each summer because he is an international teacher that is always on new adventures. Peter is Miss Debi’s son and… Read More »
TAPA Summer Camp (Pt 1)
TAPA SUMMER CAMP TAPA kicked off the summer with an amazing HAPPY CAMP! From June 30 – July 3rd we did art, music, yoga, cooking, dance, and African drum classes that made us so happy! Campers – both new and veteran- were so happy to see their friends, party with their buddies, and do a full… Read More »
Have a Heart
By: Lindsay Rogan When Emily Gordon’s husband was deployed to Afghanistan, she decided to send holiday cards of love, support, and encouragement to her husband and others serving overseas. With the help of some great friends from across the country, Emily’s call for letters to servicemen and women were answered with 10,000 + cards!… Read More »
TOO much fun!
By Susan S. Russo In 2012 The Theresa Academy of Performing Arts (TAPA) received a community service grant from the Theresa Foundation. The purpose of the Community Dance Residency was to provide the opportunity for public school students who might not have the chance to participate in dance classes to experience dance, in an inclusive… Read More »
Use It or Lose It: Dancing Makes You Smarter
Shared with permission from Richard Powers For centuries, dance manuals and other writings have lauded the health benefits of dancing, usually as physical exercise. More recently we’ve seen research on further health benefits of dancing, such as stress reduction and increased serotonin level, with its sense of well-being. Most recently we’ve heard of another benefit: … Read More »