Tambourines End of Year Show

As a culmination of its successful first year, the Tambourines Academy put on an unforgettable performance at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum last week.

Tambourines Academy offers young girls in Crown Heights the opportunity to practice performing arts in a chassidishe atmosphere under the guidance of the professional instructors Chaviva Tarlow, Alicia O’hare and Leslie Class.

The studio was started by Lea Shemtov, who grew up as a shlucha in Montevideo, Uruguay where performing arts was a big part of her childhood. “I know how important it is for girls to have healthy outlets for expression,” she says. “I wanted to provide that in our community.”

After eight months of perfecting voice skills, dance techniques, and performing abilities, the 30 participants aged 6 – 14 were excited to showcase their talents.

“I had so much fun performing,” says Chava Hurwitz, a 5th grade student.

They performed to a full house in the Commons theater of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. The show was musical theater style in which the girls danced beautiful choreographies to insightful songs learnt in the studio, in addition to pre-recorded drama scenes in which the girls acted.

Each girl got her chance to shine through a solo appearance on stage, as well as a personalized award congratulating her unique contribution to the group.

After the show, parents shared the impact Tambourines Academy has had on their children. “My daughter always looked forward to the classes,” says Shulamis Pellin. “Tambourines gave her such confidence – My daughter feels like a star!”

Stay tuned for next year’s classes!
For more information, visit Tambourinesacademy.com.