ESOTA - The Edge School of the Arts

Early registration is now open.

In-person registration:
Saturday 9/7, 12-3 pm
Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning
161-04 Jamaica Avenue

Online registration:
Visit our website or send us an email:
[email protected]
www.edgeschoolofthearts.org

As summer begins to sunset, we are anxious to get back into the dance studio and see our and families. Registration is now open. We hope that you join us for Season 29!

Early Registration - Saturday 9/7
12-3 pm
$50 registration fee and $50 costume deposit

General Registration - Saturday 9/28
12-3 pm
$60 registration fee and $50 costume deposit

Classes Begin - Saturday 10/5

Online registration available on our website
www.edgeschoolofthearts.org

For more information, please send us an email - [email protected]

Let’s dance!

✨✨✨ It’s Prom Season! ✨✨✨
Saluting our Current High School Seniors
Maya Cherubin
Sewanhaka High School
ESOTA’s Aspiring Dancer Class
13 year student

It’s one of the moments you wait for as a dance major at LaGuardia High School (High School of Performing Arts)… your Graduation Dance Concert (Senior Dance Concert).

Congratulations on a wonderful performance, Aaliyah! Continue working hard in all you do. Your ESOTA Village is proud of you!!

Tickets to our June Concert are now on sale to the General Public. Join us outside for some "Summer Vibes".

https://bit.ly/ESOTA2024SummerVibes

ESOTA salutes the Class of 2024!!!

Congratulations .dollas and


Reson White
Queens College

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
with a minor in Physical Education

✨✨✨ It’s Prom Season! ✨✨✨
Saluting our Current High School Seniors
Kayla Marcelin
Holy Cross High School
ESOTA’s Teen Class
15 year student

Congratulations to Journey Martin and Kayla Marcelin! Scholarship Recipients!

ESOTA salutes the Class of 2024!!! Congratulations .roseee !


Tyler Browne
Kean University
BA, Psychology
Cum Laude

ESOTA salutes the Class of 2024!!! Congratulations .cal !

Saniyah Callender
Howard University
BS, Nutritional Sciences pre-med track
double minor in Biology and Chemistry

ESOTA salutes the Class of 2024!!! Congratulations .chouloute !

Alina Chouloute
Spelman College
BS, Computer Science and Health Science
Cum Laude

ESOTA salutes the Class of 2024!!! Congratulations !

Kennedy Johnson
University of Bridgeport

ESOTA salutes the Class of 2024!!! Congratulations !

Deonna Higgins
University of Southern California

ESOTA salutes the Class of 2024!!! Congratulations !

Jada Vaughan
University of Southern California
BFA, Glorya Kauffman School of Dance, Marshall School of Business

ESOTA salutes the Class of 2024!!! Congratulations .monieqgtm._ !

Simone Moton
Virginia State University
BA, Hospitality Management
Summa Cum Laude
Honors College

ESOTA salutes the Class of 2024!!! Congratulations !

Jade Wilkes
Virginia State University
BA, History & Philosophy
Magna Cum Laude
Honors College

ESOTA salutes the Class of 2024!!! Congratulations .dee.5099!

Dr. Tara Lamb
Drexel University College of Medicine
MD, MS Research Foundations and Clinical Care

We had the DIVINE pleasure of paying tribute to the Sororities and Fraternities of the Divine 9 during National Panhellenic Council Day. Thanks for having us 🖤💛🩷💚❤️🤍💜💛❤️🤍💙🤍💙🤍💛💙🤎💛

Late Post. On Sunday, May 5th, we braved the rain to celebrate the street naming of one of the Founders of . The corner of Foch and Merrick is now Ethel L. Cuff Black Way! Thank you Queens Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Nantasha Williams, Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Alicia L. Hyndman for inviting us to take part in this historic occasion!

Love to watch the babies soar! 🤎 Year two with Visceral Dance Chicago and Nia Davis continues to electrify the stage with her artistry and presence. We are so grateful that our teacher and mentor Kevin Iega Jeff was able to attend this
weekend’s performance with our Artistic Director Kerri Edge.

We love witnessing your growth, Nia. Keep shining bright! ✨✨✨The Village is so proud of
you.

The legacy continues…

Check out an event being held by my colleague Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers in partnership with 100suitsfor100men, LIFE Camp, Inc, ESOTA - The Edge School of the Arts, and Innervisions in observance of Black History Month.

"I wouldn’t trade my life in the theater for anything, because theater is life." (Chita Rivera)

Saddened to hear another Broadway legend has transitioned. Chita Rivera was a trailblazer, musical theater legend and a true icon. She was the first Latina to receive the Kennedy Center Honor, a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, two Tony Awards and 10 Tony nominations.

Thank you for being an inspiration for so many. Rest well Chita Rivera, you have left a lasting impact on the industry.

Hinton Battle, a true Broadway legend has joined the ancestors. His artistry touched the lives of generations. A dancer, singer, actor, Broadway, film, television. You name it, he’s done it and done it well. His presence will be missed, but his renowned work has left a lasting impact in the arts and entertainment industry. Sleep well Mr. Battle!

Love it when the Babies come home for a visit! Have a wonderful second semester at Buffalo State, Heaven! Your little sisters were excited to see you! 🥰

Shouting out big CONGRATULATIONS to Obediah Wright and Jamel Gaines for their well deserved recognition. Hope to see my dance fam in the building!

A Day of Service through Performances honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther, Jr.

Performance #1: City of Glen Cove and Glen Cove Public Schools 40th Annual Commemoration Program

Performance #2
NYS Senator Leroy Comrie’s program

Honored to be included in these programs each year.

Legacy Workshop with Carla “Twirl” Earle

At Bernice Johnson Cultural Arts Center our Dance Mentor BJ always taught us to come home, give back, and pull those who walk in your footsteps along with you on your journey. Lessons learned and message received.

In town to pay homage to the lives and legacies of industry legends Sandra Reaves Phillips and Maurice Hines, Carla Earle made sure to swing by ESOTA to give back.

Thank you Carla for giving and receiving! Love you and David Robertson to life! ❤️ BJ Junior Company for life!

And thank you BJ for the gift that keeps on giving!🕊️

Legend. Elder. Artist. Triple Threat. Icon. Dance Ambassador. Godfather of Tap. Legacy keeper. Sophisticated Gentleman. Brother of Gregory. Now an Ancestor. ESOTA pays tribute to Maurice Hines. Thank you for sharing your talent and wisdom with so many young dancers who tapped in your footsteps. Job well done. Now rest. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🕊️

Maurice Hines, Tap Dance Icon, Dies at 80 - TheaterMania.com Hines and his younger brother Gregory had careers that mirrored each other in the 1980s and 1990s.

Congratulations to ESOTA Alumna Raven Joseph, on her inaugural home season with Philadanco. The Village continues to be proud of you and we anxiously await your February performance at The Joyce Theater so we can see your powerful performance. Continue to shine bright. Love you bunches! 🤍🤎

📸Charles Fox / Staff Photographer Philadelphia Inquirer

🗞️Excerpt by Nancy G. Heller, For The Inquirer
Published Dec. 9, 2023