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Orlando Community Arts 

Orlando Community Arts, Inc. (OCA) is a 501 c 3 organization with a mission to give Arts access to the underserved communities. Since its inception, Orlando Community Arts, Inc., has maintained an unwavering commitment to presenting a memorable and magical production, Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker. This holiday production recaptures the rich pageantry of traditions and the flair that epitomizes culture and diversity. Through the years, Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker, has cultivated a strong and loyal following of families, business associates and community leaders.

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OCA Leadership

Beverly Page

President and CEO,

Orlando Community Arts

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Beverly Page is the President & CEO of Orlando Community Arts, Inc. She is a graduate of South Carolina State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Drama and a minor in Speech Communication. She has a master’s degree in special education and post-graduate credentials in Educational Leadership & Supervision from Winthrop University, and Furman University in Theater Directing. Ms. Page is a retired educator from the Orange County Public School system. She brings tireless passion and enthusiasm to the Arts scene in Central Florida. She is known for her commitment to student success and is passionate about building a cadre of talented dancers of all genres to include ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and mime. She continues to inspire the youth of our Central Florida community through her Ballet Masterclass series for aspiring ballet dancers which can be seen performing ballet in her holiday production of Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker. 

 

Her professional credits are in Production Management, Stage Management, Playwriting, Costume Management, and Fundraising. Ms. Page is the Published Author of Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker, a holiday staple in the Orlando Community presented at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. This production gives children and youth access to the performing arts. In 2012, Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker received a U.S. Patent Trademark.

Dance Instructors

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Xavier Logan

Guest Artist at Orlando Community Arts Ballet Masterclass

Chocolate Nutcracker Prince, Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker

Member, Alvin Ailey II

Xavier Logan is a proud native of Atlanta, Georgia and a rising senior at The Juilliard School.  He is a dancer, singer, actor and model. Xavier also recently became a full-time member of Ailey II dance company. Since joining The Juilliard School, Xavier has worked with Cidra Bell, Caii Quan, Jamar Roberts, Bobbi Jane Smith and many more. He recently received choreographic recognition presenting his work, "Welcome to the J(U)" in Juilliards's 2023 Choreographic Honors programming, making it the first hip-hop dance to grace Juilliard's Mainstage. Xavier was also recently selected as Teen Vogue X GLAAD 20 under 20 rising star. In 2024, Xavier performed the role of the Chocolate Nutcracker Prince in Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker.  

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Bianca Oliveira

Choreographer and Stage Manager, Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker

Performer, Choreographer and Instructor, Rhythm Dance Orlando

Dance Instructor, Orlando Community Arts Ballet School

Bianca Oliveira was born and raised in Brazil, where she grew up studying, performing and competing in various dance styles. When she moved to the United States at the age of 17, she began her career as a teacher, choreographer, performer, and stage manager at Rhythm Dance Orlando which led her to work with other entertainment companies such as Spirit of Samba, Sea World, and Universal Studios. Miss Bianca's performance and teaching style carries a lot of her national culture and female empowerment!  Her main goal is to bring art and entertainment to people everywhere, hoping it touches their hearts and changes their lives as it has changed hers. Bianca served as the choreographer of the scenes "Brazil" and "Rainforest" and stage manager for the 2024 production of Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker.

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1003 S. Kirkman Drive, Orlando FL 32811

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