AVPA Visions Dancers are SHINING!

The month of December has been a busy month for our Academy of Visual and Performing Arts.  Our music and theater students have been performing all over the state in addition to our art department keeping our student busy with exhibitions and continuing mural beautification project.

Our VPA Visions Dancers have made their mark this year with performances at the Curriculum Expo in November and keeping busy in the month of December.

On Wednesday, December 13th, VPA Visions Dancers  showcased their talents at the Dr. Marta Perez Holiday Book Giveaway Event.

And on Tuesday, December 19th, the VPA Visions Dancers participated at the Student Choreography Showcase at Miami Senior High School.
Each year at this event, students in grades eight through twelve are encouraged to create new dance works and set them on themselves and other students in their dance classes.

Thespians shine at Individual Events Competition (IEs)

Braddock Thespians participated in their second week of Individual Events competition this past Saturday, December 16, 2017 and the results were amazing! The following events, and students, have qualified to represent Braddock at State competitions in March!

Below are the pieces that scored SUPERIOR at District Competition: 
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 

Abraham Arias

Andy Cabrera

Chloe Memoli-Delgado 

Gabrielle Tola

Two monologue pieces 

Dustin Duprey  

Andy Cabrera

Our Original Pantomime, Weren’t There Signs? 

Abraham Arias

Alani Bullock

Angelica Mendez

Emily Modia

Santa Bacerra

Below are the pieces that scored Excellent at District competition:

Marcela Ferran for her Costume Design (1 point away from Superior)

Jocelyn Ferguson and her Solo Musical (1 point away from Superior)

Adriana Lavan, Alexander Hernandez with an Ensemble Acting piece (1 point away from Superior)

Adriana Lavan with a monologue (2 points away from Superior)

Aymee Siriani & Santa Becerra with their Duet Acting

Coffee Break, Large Group Musical 

Adriana Lavan

Amanda Sardinas

Bana Habash

Chloe Memoli-Delgado

Gabrielle Tola

Indira Soler

Isabel Jimenez

Janelle Gonzalez

Jessica Calle

Judit Pinell

Richard Rivero

Salome Cuenca-Alfonso

Suzette Rodriguez

T.E.A.M., Large Group Musical 

Abraham Arias

Alexander Hernandez

Andy Torres

Angelica Mendez

Aymee Siriani

Emily Modia

Jennifer Bencomo

Jocelyn Ferguson

Jorge Garcells

Gabrielle Tola with her Solo Musical

Angela Medina with her Costume Design

Chloe Memoli-Delgado & Janelle Gonzalez with their Duet Acting scene

Andy Cabrera with a Solo Musical

Indira Soler & Isabel Jimenez with their Duet Musical number

Diana Rodriguez & Jessica Calle with a Duet Musical piece

Dustin Duprey and his student directed piece 

Abraham Arias

Carlos Fuentes

Andy Cabrera

Chloe Memoli-Delgado

Alani Bullock & Ana Perez with their Duet Acting piece

Aymee Siriani & Amanda Sardinas with two Student Choreography numbers

ALL Braddock Thespian scored an Excellent at District competition, hooray! Please congratulate these students, along with Victoria Nisdias for playing accompaniment for ALL musical numbers.  

Braddock Theater shines at District Festival

On Saturday, December 2, 2017 the first part of the International Thespian Society's District Festival that took place at Miami Arts Studio in Miami, Florida.

Braddock Theater students participated in the event and placed in the following categories, earning excellent and superior ratings!

Superior rating, Ensemble Scene
Andy Cabrera
Abraham Arias
Chloe Memoli-Delgado
Gabrielle Tola

Excellent rating, Ensemble Scene
Alexander Hernandez
Santi Becerra
Adriana Lavan

Excellent rating, Duet Acting Scene
Alan Bullock
Ana Perez
Santi Becerra
Aymee Siriani
Chloe Memoli-Delgado
Jannelle Gonzalez

Excellent rating, Solo Musical
Gabrielle Tola
Jocelyn Ferguson
Andy Cabrera

Excellent rating, Costume Designs
Marcela Ferran
Angela Molina

Thank you to all who participated this weekend, and many "break a leg" to those who will perform on December 16th at Miami Beach High.

Braddock Blue Regiment cleans up at FMBC

On Saturday, November 18th, the Braddock Blue Regiment competed at FMBC state semi finals at Tropicana Field in St Petersberg, FL.

G. Holmes Braddock are one of the top 10 bands in the state! This weekend they tied 8th place overall out of 18 bands in class 3A.

The color guard came in 2nd place out of 18 bands.

This year Braddock has 34 seniors in our marching band, making history within the last 20 years with that many seniors!

First Annual Breast Cancer 5K

AVPA participated at the First Annual 5K for Breast Cancer, Saturday, November 18th.  The event was hosted by Medical Science Honor Society, with the assistance of PTSA raising funds for the breast cancer research foundation.
Students, faculty, staff and community members participated in this first annual event, through the direction of Dr. Steiner and his club officers.

Academy of Visual and Performing Arts table with Medical Science Honor Society, Amnesty and LAMP members

Information table

Water station #1

Blood Donation, Big Red Bus 

PTSA

T-shirt table

Dr. Steiner shaking the hands of first place, second place and third place winners, in addition the under 12 years of age division

Left to Right: WPK8 participant, Isabela Figuera and GHB faculty, Katia Garcia

Braddock wins big in the 32nd Annual “Impressions in Watercolor” Student Art Exhibition

Please CONGRATULATE Mr. Hechavarria and his students for their Bulldog Accomplishments in The 32nd Annual “Impressions in Watercolor” Student Art Exhibition.

AWARD WINNERS G. Holmes Braddock

Camila Bautista  Gr.11          Judge’s Choice Award - $100 Merchandise Certificate

Melanie Arcelo          Gr. 10   Honorable Mention -      $25 Merchandise Certificate

Brittany Beauperthy Gr. 10  

Marcia Navarro         Gr. 10  

Mortimer Hechavarria           Art Teacher Award

A one-day workshop for a teacher and a student of the teacher’s choice.  This award is presented to an art teacher who has demonstrated a commitment to art education, the student gallery and the use of watercolors as an integral aspect of his or her curriculum.  Mortimer Hechavarria  G. Holmes Braddock Senior High .

Opening Reception/Awards Ceremony:  

Thursday, November 16, 2017

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Exhibition Location:     

Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center Lisa Ann Watson Children’s Discovery Museum

11155 SW 112th Avenue
Miami, FL 33176

Talking with artist, Natasha Morris and "Zines"

In case you missed it...

LAMP sponsored their first visiting artist and workshop of the year with an amazing turn-out!

Metalsmith, Natasha Morris, came to Braddock on Thursday, November 2nd, to talk about her art and life as a working artist after college and how to market yourself.

Afterwards, participants were able to take part in making their own "Zines" with the artist herself.

For more information on Natasha Morris and her artwork, please visit her site:
http://www.natashaalessandra.com/

AVPA shines at Curriculum Expo

On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Braddock Senior High School had their annual Curriculum Expo, which showcases our school's programs and activities.  

Our new Drama teacher and Braddock's Rookie Teacher of the Year, Miss Laura Pons, joined the Academy this year, showcasing the Theater Department in glamour and style.

The art department received enthusiastic remarks about the new murals around campus and interior hallways of the art wing.

The Visions Dancers wowed the crowd in the Auditorium with three performances, as well as the Band captivating the audience in the gymnasium.

Be on the lookout for more activities from the AVPA this school year!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Braddock Blue Regiment Marching Band

On Saturday, October 28, 2017, the Braddock Blue Regiment Marching Band earned third place in Class 4A, and Color Guard earned best in overall auxiliary at the Jupiter Festival of  Marching Bands competition.

SPED and AVPA Dancers Collaboration

What a joy to walk into a school where the energy levels are pumping!

On Thursday, October 19, 2017, in the gymnasium, the SPED department put together a wonderful interactive fair.  Booths that challenged students to maneuver wheel chairs around cones, play basketball with challenging obstacles, and activities that tested your skill set while restricting certain senses, were just a few things at the fair for students to engage in.

The main event was on the stage; AVPA Visions dancers and students collaborated with the SPED department to put on a performance.  Teachers, students, faculty and staff were invigorated with dance performances that kept everyone on their feet and moving.

Artist, Natasha Morris visits Braddock

We're making ZINES!
Metalsmith artist, Natasha Morris, will be visiting our school on Thursday, November 2nd, in room 1166 at 2:30PM.

Natasha has had her works travel around the world in areas, such as, Greece, France and New York City.  Her work questions, challenges and contradicts the traditional  aesthetics of jewelry and body adornments, "Wearables".
http://www.natashaalessandra.com/

Natasha will talk about her work and experiences about life as an artist after graduating from the School of Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, in addition to a hands on workshop on Zines!

Invite a friend...Come one, come all!

CONGRATULATIONS to Braddock's Blue Regiment Marching Band

Congratulations to Mr. Sacca and the Braddock Blue Regiment Marching Band for competing this past weekend at the Lehigh High School Lightning Tournament of Bands.

Students earned:
Overall 3rd place out of 7 bands in Class 4A
Color Guard earned 1st place and best in class
Drum Major earned a Superior Rating!

Braddock Theater presents...Halloween Coffee House

Braddock Theatre is proud to present the first coffeehouse of the school year. Please come out on Friday the 13^th at 7 PM to support the wonderful talent we have here at Braddock!

Encourage your students to come out and support us as well!

This is sure to be an evening full of spooktacular fun

AVPA Senior Student ART SHOWCASE

On Friday, May 19, 2017, the AVPA Art department held their 2nd Annual Senior Art Showcase and reception.  The theme this year was, "CAPTURE THE MOMENT"

Senior art students in the academy installed a graduation exhibition in the student art gallery, room 1169, for everyone to see

Please arrange to stop over and visit the gallery and meet the artists themselves.  The students can give you and your classes an in-depth perception into their artwork.

Seniors:
Top Row (left to right): Ceshya Sanchez, Lexie Billie, Karla Gutierrez, Alex Feliciano, Kelly Paez, Chris Pallidine, Chantel Nunez, Marlie Escoto
Bottom Row (left to right) Ryan Yaques and Nelson Brito

Senior, Kelly Paez, Installation

Sketchbook wall

Ceshya Sanchez's and Chantel Nunez's artwrok

Seniors Group Photo at reception

Senior, Lexie Billie discussing her body of work to the advanced art classes

Senior, Marlie Escoto, explaining her body of work to the advanced art classes

AVPA Dance Recital

The Academy of the Visual and Performing Arts Dance program will be having their annual dance show on May 23rd at 6:30PM in the auditorium.












Tickets will be sold for $5.00.

Come out and support the VISIONS Dancers!