By Oti Emmanuel
Vivies Dance Theatre Academy officially launched its 10th anniversary celebrations with a vibrant and well-attended event marked by captivating dance performances, inspiring speeches, and a renewed commitment to youth development through the creative arts.
The colorful ceremony brought together parents, students, alumni, patrons of the arts, and industry practitioners, all gathered to celebrate a decade of nurturing young talent and promoting creative expression through structured dance and arts education.
The event opened with a series of energetic performances by students of the academy, showcasing a blend of contemporary, cultural, and theatrical dance routines that reflected the institution’s artistic growth and impact over the past ten years.
The performances drew enthusiastic applause from guests, many of whom commended the academy for instilling discipline, confidence, and creativity in young learners.
Delivering the keynote address, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Vivian Boateng reflected on the academy’s journey since its establishment, highlighting its mission to use dance as a tool for empowerment and personal development among children and young people.
She also unveiled the academy’s long-term vision dubbed the “10K Legacy Project,” an ambitious initiative aimed at training and reaching ten thousand children over the next decade through expanded dance and creative arts programmes.
” Ten 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. Today, 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”, she shared.
The launch was further honored by the presence of renowned Ghanaian communications expert Anita Erskine, who delivered a goodwill message at the ceremony. Speaking both as an industry leader and a parent of one of the academy’s alumni, she praised the institution for its dedication to holistic child development and its contribution to Ghana’s growing creative and culture industry.
She noted that platforms such as Vivies Dance Theatre Academy play a critical role in nurturing creativity, leadership, and self-expression among young people, adding that investment in the arts remains essential for national cultural growth.
Parents of students currently undergoing dance and creative arts training also expressed appreciation for the academy’s influence on their children, citing improvements in confidence, discipline, teamwork, and communication skills.
Over the last decade, Vivies Dance Theatre Academy has built a reputation as a safe and inspiring space for artistic discovery, training hundreds of children while contributing to the development of Ghana’s creative arts ecosystem.
Organizers indicated that anniversary activities will continue throughout the year, culminating in a grand celebration that will highlight the academy’s achievements, alumni success stories, and future aspirations.
As the academy 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.
