Good Afternoon Parents and Students,
We miss seeing you at Infinity, we miss seeing Infinity students perform on our stage, we miss hearing students in lessons, and we miss instructors and their students walking in the halls. This ‘new normal’ is strange for sure, but we are so happy to report that the digital/remote lessons are going so well – nearly 1,000 digital lessons have been completed!
Everyone has worked hard to adjust to this new way of learning, and we are so excited to be able to keep our students engaged, and our instructors teaching.
Thank you for your support and willingness to try new things!
Infinity will NOT have any onsite, in-person lessons during the month of May.
We are hopeful for a June re-opening, but that will depend on many factors including NYS, Chautauqua County, and CDC guidelines, and local statistics. When re-opening does occur, we will continue to offer options for digital/remote lessons for families who would prefer that. We will keep you updated with any changes.
Performance is one area that was particularly hard hit for our students. Our annual Spring Showcase is cancelled, and numerous recitals, Kaleidoscope Nights, and performance events have been cancelled. We are creative problem solvers, though!
We have had three successful “Facebook Live” pilot events in recent weeks and are continuing to develop this component.
Please reach out to your instructor if you are interested in participating in any of the following Performance and Showcasing Opportunities for students:
o Facebook Live Quarantunes shows
o Digital Art Show
o Senior Showcase
o Spring ‘Homecase’ event
GROUP CLASSES are being developed and some re-started in a digital/remote format. Please reach out to request any specific classes or instructors!
Please check out the wonderful complimentary VIDEOS our instructors have created for students! New videos are added often; feel free to share them!
See examples here:
Infinity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwHebt8WTbJNtpOF_zgOJng
Infinity Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InfinityVisualandPerformingArts
MEMBERSHIP payments can be made at any time online: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=MSKTtEhVh1uKxp_669FnObrYOWPlH1OmceQksep7dnxaNLR1bxOmLBLv2RRzMnkmku520m&country.x=US&locale.x=US
Or mailed to Infinity:
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts
301 E. 2nd St., Suite 101
Jamestown, NY 14701
*NOTE* Long-term and temporary SCHOLARSHIPS are still available at this time. Please reach out to us with any questions, or complete the scholarship form here: https://infinityperformingarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2019-20_ScholarshipApplication_COVID_Fillable.pdf
Our full team of program staff and instructors continue to work remotely. Please connect with your instructor or Infinity at any time. Email is a great way to reach program staff: info@infinityperformingarts.org
Thinking of all of you, and all of us at Infinity are wishing health and peace of mind to all,
Shane Hawkins
Executive Director