The Academy of OLP Dance Club Reflects Life Through Art

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace School recently introduced its newly formed Dance Club. Under the direction of Ms. Lauren Freeman, the club was created to introduce dance as an art form and to encourage the students to enjoy movement and exercise through dance.

The students explored improvisational movement and learned how to compose a cohesive work that was performed for their peers at the recent Academy Variety Show. The students performed their dance to Shakira’s “Africa”, a song that celebrates unity among all people and was inspired by the world cup soccer competition.

The students celebrated their individuality, each performing a solo, as well as their connection to cultural unity, by joining in the group dance.  

According to Ms. Freeman, “the dancers explored movement/choreography in space and time as a three dimensional performance art,” and she hopes to encourage the students to work together creatively and deepen their experience of how life is reflected through art.

The Academy is grateful for the artistic direction of Ms. Lauren Freeman. Ms. Freeman holds a BFA in Dance from The Julliard School, has choreographed many fine arts productions and is also a local yoga instructor. The Academy students are thrilled that she has dedicated her time and talent to The Academy Dance Club.

is a private Catholic School located in downtown New Providence with students in grades Pre-K3 through Grade 8. Offering a challenging academic curriculum and many enrichment activities within a religious atmosphere, The Academy of Our Lady of Peace strives to inspire and prepare each student to achieve their personal best. For more information, please visit www.TheAcademyOLP.org or call the school office at (908) 464-8657.