TAMPA, Fla. —
- After more than 30 years of shaping the arts and culture at the University of South Florida, dance educator and performer John Parks is retiring.
- Parks and Shana Corrada, the executive director of Dance Tampa Bay, sat down with anchor Deiah Riley to talk about a tribute ceremony.
WATCH: Interview dance educator and performer John Parks
Interview with John Parks
- The "John Parks-Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony" is a celebration honoring Parks' distinguished career.
- The event is on Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the New Ta,[a Performing Arts Center.
- Find more information here.
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