It is no secret that I am a huge fan of performing arts, so, last month, I was nothing less than pleased to attend the Pee Dee Community Arts Team’s performance of Restored III: An Inspirational Dance Musical Production. The Pee Dee Community Arts Team is comprised of a diverse group of young people who are immensely talented. The group is headed by the very inspiring Minister Leya R. Elijah-Eller. I had been looking forward to this production for a while and I was oh so glad that I attended.
As described on PDCAT’s Facebook page, Restored III is “a moving and soul-stirring story of life and living in a very real world”. It was exactly that. Segments of the production addressed a variety of relevant issues, including personal salvation, police brutality, domestic violence, and more. There were very touching moments. There were through-provoking moments. There were humorous moments. One thing is for sure, there was not a dull moment throughout the show. One of the many highlights of the evening: award-winning vocalist Carlett Martin performed and brought down the house.
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Michael, a member of PDCAT's musician team, got the show started very nicely.
Restored featured the music of Take 6, Sounds of Blackness, Karen Clark-Sheard, John Legend, Kirk Franklin, and more. Very entertaining!
Watching these young people perform reminds me of my own daughter on stage when she was enrolled in dance classes. She studied tap, jazz, and ballet from the age of 4 until she was 9 years old. I was overjoyed to see the poise and confidence in my baby and the other students. Though she decided on sports instead of dance, the benefits of dance have stuck with her until this day. This is why I strive to support the arts in my community.
I am certainly looking forward to PDCAT's next production which is expected to premiere in April 2017! Follow Pee Dee Community Arts Team on Facebook for future show dates.
Are you a fan of performing arts? How did your love of the arts begin? Comment below!
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10/26/2016 08:15:43 am
I'm a fan of the arts but don't get out and support them enough. I always enjoy watching kids live out their passion. It sounds like a really good time and that soundtrack reminds me of my youth.
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10/26/2016 03:25:28 pm
I do love the performing arts. Great production. I love how they used the music of some of today's most popular gospel performers.
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10/26/2016 05:29:44 pm
I love performance art and this look like a great show!
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10/27/2016 05:29:37 am
Awesome...thanks for sharing! I am indeed a fan of performing and visual arts. There's something special about seeing the fruits of their labors -- hours of practice and dedication finally showcased on stage.
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10/27/2016 04:03:26 pm
WOW! I love dance. My 16yr old daughter dances at our church.
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10/27/2016 10:32:48 pm
I love the arts, I'm a performer myself! I act in stage plays..It's great seeing the children involved! I love to see them have a craft and begin working on as a child!
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I am a fan of performing art. You know you got me thinking now...many of us who are singers or dancers learned from church. Church was one of the first places we were allowed to be creative and to build on those strengths so its beautiful to see the youth express themselves, learn to praise dance and get a spiritual awakening this way!
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