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April 18, 2011 - With preparations for
the BIG MOVE underway NS staff, faculty, board members, students and
friends gathered on Saturday, April 16th to
celebrate. The weather may have been a little chilly, but it was a
perfect day for a parade. From NS headquarters at 510 Barnum Avenue,
marchers traveled the three blocks to Neighborhood Studios’ new home
at 391 East Washington Avenue.
City Councilwoman Lydia Martinez
served as Grand Marshal and led the parade, which included members
of the Bridgeport Mounted Police and Bridgeport Fire Department.
Student groups carried banners identifying their artistic
discipline. In addition, a truck from Economy Energy (a sponsor of
this year's AileyCamp), the NS bus, and members of the NS Board of
Directors also participated.
African Cultural drummers provided
rhythm for marching dancers to perform along the parade route. Other
students carried balloons and filled the air with bubbles.
At the new building, Ms. Martinez and
NS Executive Director/CEO Donald Rainone cut the ceremonial ribbon
to open the building. A reception offered visitors the opportunity
to catch their breath, tour the renovated building, see dance
students and the NS Jazz Ensemble perform while relaxing with cake
and coffee.
NS will be closed April 28th and 29th
in order to move into their new home.
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