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For our Creative Connections series, we've heard from so many people Place des Arts has impacted, and this story from Nancy Palecek shows exactly that!
My history with Place des Arts all began 21 years ago when my daughter was about 4. She was very shy at the time and being an only child, I thought that music might bring her out of her shell.
I enrolled her in Mr. I's Musical Rainbow program. Her introduction to Mr.I was a bit "scary" as he was wearing sunglasses from an eye injury so she clung to me even more!!
Being the wonderful character and teacher that Mr. I is, he soon won her over. She looked forward to these music classes which gave her a great foundation for her piano lessons later on.
I benefitted from all the fun educational CDs that Mr.I created as I was teaching kindergarten. My students loved these songs, especially the Hello song.
During the Summer when kids can get restless, I registered my daughter in many of the classes offered. My daughter created interesting items such as painted pottery, etc.
I recently retired and sought an exercise class that would be good for me physically and mentally.
When I was a child, I had taken ballet classes. When I saw that ballet classes for 55+ were being offered, I thought that I'd give it a try. Lucienne is a great and very patient teacher, making the classes a joy to take.
Place des Arts are more than an Arts centre, it is the heartbeat of the Coquitlam community. I am so grateful that we have such a place for all ages and ability levels to pursue their passions or interests. Merci beaucoup!
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