South Side Students Engage in Dance Workshop with 'The Wiz' Cast
Students from Ray Graham Training Center, a Chicago Public School, participated in a dance workshop led by Jesse Jones, the dance captain of the national tour of 'The Wiz.' The workshop took place at the Nederlander Theatre and included about 35 students, many of whom had previously performed in their school's production of 'The Wiz.' The event was part of Broadway in Chicago's initiative to engage local students with professional theater. After the workshop, the students attended a matinee performance of 'The Wiz.' Sharon Toi Overton, a special education and theater teacher at Ray Graham, emphasized the confidence-building aspect of theater for her students, who range in age from 18 to 22 and have disabilities. The workshop and performance were also attended by César Torruella, executive director of arts education for Chicago Public Schools, who highlighted the importance of arts in education. 
