Spotlight on Student: Dan

Another wonderful artist, Dan, had his art work featured in DownrightArt’s annual exhibition. The show was at Macari Vineyard in Mattituck, and at Long Island Aquarium. The organization celebrates World Down Syndrome Day and the spectacular individuals with Down Syndrome. The following excerpt is from the 2015 program. Congratulations to “Dan the Man” for another amazing… Read More »

Spotlight on Student: Charles

On a chilly weekend in March, Charles, an avid TAPA art student, had his art work featured in DownrightArt’s annual exhibition. The show was at Macari Vineyard in Mattituck, and at Long Island Aquarium. The organization celebrates World Down Syndrome Day and the spectacular individuals with Down Syndrome. The following excerpt is from the 2015… Read More »

Sidiki Conde

As we prepare for Summer Camp 2015, we wanted to share this #TBT video of our favorite camp teacher, Sidiki!

The Benefits of Summer Camp

As we look forward to the end of this snowy winter, everyone begins to talk about the summer!  Sunshine, longer days, and afternoons on the beach are the focus of our summer goals, but for me summer means one thing: SUMMER CAMP!   I’ve always loved summer camp.  As a teacher, it’s the best time… Read More »

What Makes a Winner?

An excerpt from the 2011 Theresa Awards Dinner Dance Letter from the President by Susan S. Russo   I work with “WINNERS” every day; so do Debi, Amy, Lindsay, Alice, Keyla, Elizabeth, Sara, Tatum, Lisa, Julie, and all of our wonderful volunteers who give their time, energy, and hearts to the students of TAPA.   Through working… Read More »

Amanda: Artist at Work

By: Elizabeth Connolly As the Art teacher at TAPA, I work towards facilitating each student’s experience with all different media in the art room.  We use paper, fabric, wood and all sorts of materials to create our projects.  We glue, stamp, cut, paint and draw. While it is my task to provide my students with… Read More »

A Week of Thanks!

   The Theresa Academy of Performing Arts is very Thankful for such a busy and exciting week! Festival of the Trees This Friday, November 28th, TAPA’s Tree “With a Song In My Heart” is on display at United Cerebral Palsy’s Festival of the Trees.  You can stop by and see our tree at The Cradle… Read More »

Try TAPA at Home (Part V)

This is our final, teacher-approved, kid-loved TAPA activities for the fall.  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!   #5 Bang that Drum: A family band!   You don’t… 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 »

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 »