Vivies Dance Theatre Academy has officially launched its 10th anniversary celebrations with a vibrant ceremony marked by electrifying performances, heartfelt reflections and a bold vision for the future.

The colourful event brought together parents, students, alumni, patrons of the arts and industry practitioners to celebrate a decade of nurturing young talent through structured dance and creative arts education.

The ceremony opened with energetic performances by the academy's students. The routines blended contemporary, cultural and theatrical dance, reflecting the institution’s artistic growth over the past ten years.

Guests responded with enthusiastic applause, commending the academy for instilling discipline, confidence and creativity in young learners.

Delivering the keynote address, Founder and Chief Executive Officer Vivian Boateng reflected on the academy’s beginnings and its mission to use dance as a tool for empowerment.

“Ten years ago, this academy did not begin with a building. It began with a child. A child who needed confidence. Through dance, I watched that child begin to stand taller and, in that moment, I knew that dance and theatre were not just activities, they were instruments of transformation,” she said.

“Today, as we celebrate ten years, we are not only looking back with gratitude. We are looking forward with purpose. That is why today, we also launch the 10K Legacy Project, a commitment to reach, train, and transform the lives of ten thousand children and young people through dance and theatre,” she added.

The newly unveiled “10K Legacy Project” aims to train and impact 10,000 children over the next decade through expanded dance and creative arts programmes.

The launch was further honoured by the presence of renowned Ghanaian communications expert Anita Erskine, who delivered a goodwill message. Speaking both as an industry leader and a parent of one of the academy’s alumni, she praised the institution’s commitment to holistic child development and its contribution to Ghana’s growing creative and cultural industry.

She noted that platforms such as Vivies Dance Theatre Academy play a vital role in nurturing creativity, leadership and self-expression among young people, adding that sustained investment in the arts is essential for national cultural growth.

Parents of current students also expressed appreciation for the academy’s influence on their children, citing visible improvements in their children's confidence, discipline, teamwork, and communication skills.

Over the past decade, Vivies Dance Theatre Academy has built a reputation as a safe and inspiring space for artistic discovery. The institution has trained hundreds of children while contributing to the broader development of Ghana’s creative arts ecosystem.

Organisers indicated that anniversary activities will continue throughout the year, culminating in a grand celebration to highlight the academy’s milestones, alumni success stories and future aspirations.

As it steps into its next decade, the 10K Legacy Project signals a bold commitment to expanding access to creative arts education and ensuring that more children experience the transformative power of dance.