Teens have a bash at free event

LENORA LAKE

LEFT: Dance instructor Michelle Zos demonstrates some moves at the first Teen Bash on May 21 at the University Area Community Center. Attendees participated in line dancing. ABOVE: The event showcased the activities offered through the center's Prodigy program.

By TBO.COM | Staff
Published: May 25, 2011

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UNIVERSITY AREA --

The teens danced, climbed and consumed pizza at the first Teen Bash.

The free event on May 21 at the University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd St., included exhibits by nonprofit organizations, door prizes, a rock-climbing tower and contests such as Hula-Hula Hoops.

Hip-hop talent including Dynasty; True: Gammage, Avari and C-dot; and J'Nelle performed.

The event was designed to showcase the Prodigy Cultural Arts Program staff, which offers free visual and performing arts classes to at-risk children and youth in the community.

This summer's program runs from June 11 to Aug. 22 and includes break, drum-line, jazz and hip-hop dancing, comics, guitar, studio art, media art and theater. It is open to students ages 7 to 17 who meet at least two of four criteria on the application form.

For information about Prodigy, call (813) 558-5212.

Lenora Lake