It was really cool just to get to be in it.”Īndrea Locke, head of the dance department, decided that the 10th-grade class should do the dance because they focus on hip-hop. It was really cool because with the lighting and the paint on us it was unique to be in the new Black Box,” sophomore Tove Jegeus said. “We got to miss our last two periods of the day and got splattered with paint from these. They splattered neon paint on the students’ faces and clothing. To mark the celebration, Archer had professional makeup artists and hair stylists come to help the dancers get ready. I did my best to meet their vision,” Thompson said.Īfter Thompson choreographed the dance, sophomores and a few seniors performed it.

They said they wanted something sexy and fresh. I quickly threw together a couple of eight-counts. “He played the music for me, which was sung by the a cappella group. Theater teacher Reed Farley came to Thompson for help with the video. The video showcases areas of the new building and relates to the word of the year, courage.Įleventh-grade dance captain Kelsey Thompson was in charge of choreographing the dance, which took place in the renovated Black Box. The video, made by Archer Communications, features the Unaccompanied Minors singing Sara Bareilles’ hit song “Brave.” The sophomore dance troupe, senior dancers and middle school musical cast are also featured.

Upper School students saw a music video celebrating the opening of the new Academic Center at the Upper School meeting on April 10. “Say what you wanna say and let the words fall out” echoed through the halls of the new Academic Center at the Grand Opening on April 13.

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