{"id":116447,"date":"2026-02-22T14:15:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T14:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=116447"},"modified":"2026-02-22T14:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T14:15:21","slug":"a-decade-of-dance-and-a-bold-10k-dream-as-vivies-academy-marks-10-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=116447","title":{"rendered":"A decade of dance and a bold 10K dream as Vivies Academy marks 10 years"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vivies Dance Theatre Academy has officially launched its 10th anniversary celebrations with a vibrant ceremony marked by electrifying performances, heartfelt reflections and a bold vision for the future.<\/p>\n

The colourful event brought together parents, students, alumni, patrons of the arts and industry practitioners to celebrate a decade of nurturing young talent through structured dance and creative arts education.<\/p>\n

The ceremony opened with energetic performances by the academy\u2019s students. The routines blended contemporary, cultural and theatrical dance, reflecting the institution\u2019s artistic growth over the past ten years. <\/p>\n

Guests responded with enthusiastic applause, commending the academy for instilling discipline, confidence and creativity in young learners.<\/p>\n

Delivering the keynote address, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Vivian Boateng reflected on the academy\u2019s beginnings and its mission to use dance as a tool for empowerment.<\/p>\n

\u201cTen years ago, this academy did not begin with a building. It began with a child. A child who needed confidence. Through dance, I watched that child begin to stand taller and, in that moment, I knew that dance and theatre were not just activities, they were instruments of transformation,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, as we celebrate ten years, we are not only looking back with gratitude. We are looking forward with purpose. That is why today, we also launch the 10K Legacy Project, a commitment to reach, train, and transform the lives of ten thousand children and young people through dance and theatre,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

The newly unveiled \u201c10K Legacy Project\u201d aims to train and impact 10,000 children over the next decade through expanded dance and creative arts programmes.<\/p>\n

The launch was further honoured by the presence of renowned Ghanaian communications expert Anita Erskine, who delivered a goodwill message. Speaking both as an industry leader and a parent of one of the academy\u2019s alumni, she praised the institution\u2019s commitment to holistic child development and its contribution to Ghana\u2019s growing creative and cultural industry.<\/p>\n

She noted that platforms such as Vivies Dance Theatre Academy play a vital role in nurturing creativity, leadership and self-expression among young people, adding that sustained investment in the arts is essential for national cultural growth.<\/p>\n

Parents of current students also expressed appreciation for the academy\u2019s influence on their children, citing visible improvements in their children\u2019s confidence, discipline, teamwork, and communication skills.<\/p>\n

Over the past decade, Vivies Dance Theatre Academy has built a reputation as a safe and inspiring space for artistic discovery. The institution has trained hundreds of children while contributing to the broader development of Ghana\u2019s creative arts ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Organisers indicated that anniversary activities will continue throughout the year, culminating in a grand celebration to highlight the academy\u2019s milestones, alumni success stories and future aspirations.<\/p>\n

As it steps into its next decade, the 10K Legacy Project signals a bold commitment to expanding access to creative arts education and ensuring that more children experience the transformative power of dance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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