Performing Arts
In addition to the rigorous academic curriculum of the students, the American College of Sofia is known and revered for the extracurricular opportunities it provides for its pupils. High GPA is important and valued, but it is just one of the aspects of what we at the American College of Sofia consider a meaningful and successful educational experience. The talents and interests of our students are equally important for their lifelong success.” The annual performances of the ACS Musical, English Drama, Bulgarian Drama, and Dance/Vocapella troupes, as well as the Classical and Holiday Concert, that Boris Pankin, Director of the Performing Arts Program, and his team of professionals put on each year with ACS students illustrate this statement beautifully.
Actively engaging with art of any kind helps youngsters to develop the ability to express themselves, to explore hidden talents, and to develop as individuals. Moreover, during the busy but rewarding rehearsals, students build social contacts and friendships for life. For several years performances of the Musical Program have been licensed school adaptations of the original Broadway materials, which hardly yield to the complexity and scale of production. Often, after a premiere of a show at ACS, parents stop by members of the team to share their admiration of the unsuspected talents of the young actors, singers, and dancers which often extend beyond the parents’ expectations.
Enjoy some captured moments from past productions and head over to our calendar for the next shows coming up at ACS.
Boris Pankin
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Master of Arts in Drama Theater Directing – National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts, Bulgaria
Anastasiya Nedelcheva
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Major Dance Program – Sofia Opera and Ballet, Bulgaria
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National School of Dance Art, Bulgaria
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Swiss Professional Ballet School, Switzerland
Kristian Popov
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Master of Arts in Choir Conducting – National Academy of Music "Pancho Vladigerov", Bulgaria
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Bachelor of Arts in Conducting and Clarinet – National Academy of Music "Pancho Vladigerov", Bulgaria
Milena Tsolova
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Master of Music in Piano Performance – University of South Florida, USA
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Bachelor of Music in Piano and Music Education – State Music Academy "Prof. Pantcho Vladigerov", Bulgaria
