Malibu Ballet and Performing Arts Society held “Rhyming In The Universe (RIU) Earth Day Celebration” at the Malibu Library on Saturday. Over 150 attendees were treated to a variety of performances such as tap dancing, modern dance, ballet and opera. Children from Oaks Street Elementary School in Inglewood attended as part of the Arts Foundation outreach program.
Arts Foundation co-director Rhoda Robinson said, “The RUI Earth Day Celebration is to educate and bring children and communities together, to help build young leaders who will protect the Earth and help one another.”
The event was sponsored by Team United and Global Campus Brotherhood, through the Arts Foundation and Malibu Ballet and Performing Arts Society.
Oak Street Elementary students Yesenia Gonzalez and Hayley Rodriguez perform with handmade palm masks on Saturday.
Opera singer Hailey Hoffman introduces children to the beauty of opera singing.
Malibu Civic Ballet Ballerina Dana Devitt glides across the floor.
Actress Blanca Blanco and MC Actor John Savage share the arts with all who gathered for the RUI Earth Day event.