Our Mission
Thank You World 365 creates Fun and Meaningful Experiences through the Performing Arts that build Thankfulness, Self-Love and Self-Confidence in our Youth. Programs are designed to Inspire and Empower young people to reach their full potential and become Resilient, Compassionate, and Creative individuals.
Join us on this journey as we form THANKYOUSHIPS across the WORLD.
About Our Founder
Judine Somerville
Founder & Director
"THE PERFORMING ARTS SAVED MY LIFE, GAVE ME LIFE, AND WINGS TO FLY."
Judine Somerville is the recipient of the Stephen A. Goldberg Award, the F. Lammot Belin Arts Scholarship, and the Legacy Robe Honor, awarded to the ensemble member who has performed in the most Broadway musicals.
She has performed in five original Broadway musicals, including the eight-time Tony-Award winning Musical HAIRSPRAY, where she was part of the original singing trio sensation The Dynamites.
Judine also reprised her role for NBC's HAIRSPRAYLIVE directed by Kenny Leon and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. Including cast members: Harvey Fierstein, Martin Short, Jennifer Hudson, Kristin Chenoweth, Ariana Grande, Dove Cameron, Sean Hayes and Rosie O'Donnell.
Judine is a former Rockette at Radio City Music Hall, and is an accomplished Musical Theatre performer with an impressive list of credits. A Motivational Speaker Dance Fitness Leader she is invited to speak around the world at Educational & Wellness Conferences as well as family & woman organazations.
Using her personal story of growing up in an underserved community in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn and making it to the bright lights of BROADWAY, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, HOLLYWOOD AND BEYOND.
Judine is known for her Enthusiasm, Positivity, and ability to make all in her presence feel like a CHAMPION.
She inspires people from all walks of life to DREAM BIG and empowers them with the tools and confidence to achieve their greatest potential.
SEE it ! BELIEVE it ! ACHIEVE it! Regardless of your circumstances.
She was the Assistant Choreographer to Otis Sallid on the Fox Searchlight Movie Musical, Black Nativity Starring Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and introducing Jacob Lattimore. She can be seen in the film Malcolm X, choreographed by Otis Sallid & Directed by Spike Lee. Also, Jack of the Red Hearts Directed by Janet Grillo.
Other Broadway credits include: ON THE TOWN, THE LIFE, CRAZY FOR YOU, and LATE NITE COMIC. National Tours: Barry Manilow’s COPACABANA and Jekyll and Hyde. Television appearances include: MTV’S ..MADE, THE TODAY SHOW, THE VIEW, JUDGE HATCHETT, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, THE CBS EARLY SHOW, THE TONIGHT SHOW with JAY LENO, THE ROSIE O’DONNELL SHOW, LATE NITE with DAVID LETTERMAN, LATE NITE with CONAN O’BRIEN, THE VH1 AWARDS, THE RICKI LAKE SHOW, THE TONY AWARDS, THE JERRY LEWIS TELETHON, THE MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE, and THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
Special Events include: Judge /Host of SHOWSTOPPER, Americas Greatest Dance Championships, Red Carpet at the Grammy Awards, Anthem Singer at the Barclay Arena and Madison Square Garden. Presenter at Canyon Ranch.
While performing in HAIRSPRAY, Judine was the recipient of the prestigious Legacy Robe, awarded to the ensemble member who has performed in the most Broadway Musicals. She is honored to be a part of an amazing group of “Gypsies” who have received this honor. Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Donna Mckechnie, Adrian Bailey, Dana Moore and Joanne Hunter just to name a few.
Judine has been invited to work on such innovative projects such as : MEMPHIS INSPIRE CHANGE, IMPACT BROADWAY, FIDELITY FUTURESTAGE and MEET THE ARTIST SCHOOL SERIES at LINCOLN CENTER.
