Jean Bernard Cerin
Jean Bernard Cerin is a young baritone from Port-au-Prince Haiti.  He has appeared with the Center City Opera Theater, the Brevard Music Festival’s Janiec Opera Company, the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, St. Joseph’s University’s Cap and Bells Dramatic Society, and will be joining the Opera Theater Center at the Aspen Music Festival this summer.  Recent performance credits include Zuniga in Carmen, with Center City Opera Theater, Booker T. Washington in the Upper Darby Performing Art Center’s production of Ragtime, and a featured soloist in Godspell at St. Joseph’s University.  Jean Bernard has given recitals both here in the United States and in Haiti.  Jean Bernard is completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Performing Arts at St. Joseph’s University.

The Inspiration
The Inspiration, an a cappella singing group from the University of Pennsylvania, has entertained and educated audiences with the sounds of Black music since 1989. Having ‘brought down the house’ at the 2006 Gesu Block Party, this talented young group is back by popular demand!

Gesu Gospel Choir

Under the direction of H.L. Ratliff, the song of Gesu students in 4th through 8th grade rivals that of the angels. The Gesu Gospel Choir has been honored to perform in a variety of venues, including U.S. Senator Robert Casey Jr.'s inaugural celebration in Washington D.C.

Praise Dancers

Praise dancing is a way of worshipping the Lord and expressing thanks. The graceful movement of Gesu's praise dancers raises their hopes to Heaven and the audience's hearts to a higher plane.

Swing Dance Champs

Inspired by the movie Mad Hot Ballroom and the enthusiasm of trustee Sue Shea, Gesu's students in 5th, 6th, and 7th grade receive regular instruction in Ballroom Dancing. Gesu's top Swing Dancers get the house's feet tapping with their energetic jumps and jiving.

Yes I Can! Yes I Will!

The dramatic performance Yes I Can! Yes I Will! honors courageous African Americans who stood for justice, passing a legacy of hope to our children of today.

Gesu's Rising Stars

Gesu alumni and soon-to-be graduates share their hopes, dreams, and accomplishments. Among the alumni will be Temple University freshman Nia Davis, a Young Playwrights’ Annual Playwriting Festival winner, whose semi-autobiographic play, Poetic Life was recently staged at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.

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