On Friday, December 22nd a group of the Casa de Campo villa owners, residents and visitors enjoyed an interpretation of the magical live nativity (the “Nacimiento Viviente”) performed by the children of the Fundación MIR on the Altos de Chavón’s main plaza in front of the St Stanislaus church.
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Chavoneros celebrate their 30 year anniversary!
Different people might have different opinions about their time studying at Chavón School of Design. To some, it was the best years of their lives, to others the most challenging. What we are sure all will say is that they learned some very valuable lessons, not only related to art but to life. After graduation, […]
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Fine Arts student work excels at the Chavón School of Design
As soon as a student mentions they study at the Chavón School of Design, it opens up many doors. As an artist, it can be difficult in the beginning, but talent and hard work always prevails. Talent is evident by simply looking at student work and this is just what happened last week when Stephen […]
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Chavón students complete a summer at Parsons The New School for Design
Every year, a number of hopeful students apply for scholarships to Parsons The New School for Design, be it for summer or to continue their studies after graduation. To be selected they must fill out an application and submit their portfolios. This year, two students were selected to go and take one of the summer courses […]
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The Hogar del Niño celebrates an emotional 9th graduation ceremony
On August 10th, the Hogar del Niño educational and daycare center in La Romana celebrated its 9th high school graduation, a moment that not only the 34 graduating students will remember, but also their friends and families who accompanied them throughout their time in school.
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A great ending to a fun filled weekend thanks to the Fundación MIR
The Fundación MIR Family Weekend For Life is a very popular and glamorous fundraising event in Casa de Campo that has become an anticipated tradition. It includes an annual golf tournament, tennis clinics for kids, and an awards dinner and gala, this year with the popular media personality, Lorenna Pierre as Mistress of Ceremonies. What’s most important is that […]
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Grace, style, and modern rhythms at Pointe Dance Center’s “Magic Dance Gala”
Last month, Pointe Dance Center presented their end of year recital “Magic Dance Gala”. The event took place in the auditorium of Colegio Inmaculado Corazón de María showcasing everything the students had learned this year, demonstrating their passion for dance and earning the applause of all who went to support them.
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Sentimental reflections by students on their time at the Altos de Chavón School of Design
All who come to know Altos de Chavón fall in love with its majesty. Residents and visitors alike are in awe of the handcrafted gem that is our artisan village, and sitting among its cobbles laid by hand is a school so special, so unique, that it transforms the lives of all who are a part of it. […]
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“Grease is the word!” a fantastic performance by the students of Abraham Lincoln School
Last month on May 11th and May 12th, the Abraham Lincoln School presented their annual musical production. It’s the second time the school performed “Grease,” putting it on for the first time back in 1995! We think it’s a perfect year to revive the favored production that puts all generations in good spirit as the school celebrates their 100th anniversary.
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The Abraham Lincoln School honors 100 years in its 2017 Art Exhibition at The Gallery
Parents, teachers, students and friends packed into The Gallery Altos de Chavón last Friday night to witness the end of the year art exhibition by the Abraham Lincoln School. With artwork from nearly every student Pre-Kinder through 12th grade, paintings, drawings, collages, and more covered the walls of the gallery from top to bottom in an extraordinary […]
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A graduation like none other! Congratulations Altos de Chavón School of Design Class of 2017!
The students of Altos de Chavón School of Design gathered at the Plaza Chavón on a warm, sunny day on Saturday, May 13th to celebrate their 33rd graduation and the first of the Santo Domingo campus! Ever since last year, the technical careers of Fashion Design and Communications have been taught in the school’s campus in the capital. This […]