PAC students thrive in theater arts, liturgical dance ministry

Under the direction of Michelle Diaz, middle school language arts and Spanish teacher, Perth Amboy Catholic School provides exciting liturgical dance ministry and summer theater arts programs. Inspired by the story of King David, Diaz has always felt called to worship God through dance.

Established in 2021 as extracurricular activities, student enthusiasm and participation has increased to currently forty-five students in liturgical dance and forty in the theater program in grades four to eight.

Both clubs meet weekly throughout the year. Several students participate in both activities. The theater program kicks into high gear during summer camp with a musical adaptation of a Disney production. This year’s production of “The Little Mermaid Jr.” was a tremendous success.

The liturgical dance group has performed for the guests at the school’s annual gala, residents of the St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center, the blessing of the school chapel, and Shadow Stations of the Cross at Lent. Many liturgical dance students participated in the Consecration of Mary, held during a special Mass in May. These programs have shown students that there are many ways to pray that bring joy.

An encore performance of the Little Mermaid Jr. will be held at the YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. A performance at Our Lady of Fatima is to be rescheduled. Tickets are $10. Call or email to reserve tickets: 732-442-9533 or mdiaz@pa catholicschool.org.