Where Every Generation Belongs
LifeStage is a warm, safe virtual space where seniors connect with each other and with the world — through the arts, creativity, and shared human experiences. A digital initiative by The Opera Atelier, Inc.
Our Story
LifeStage was born from a real experience. During the pandemic, our founders — Jacqueline Solorzano and Xiomara Ponce, artists and facilitators working with seniors in Miami — saw firsthand how isolation was devastating older adults. They taught them Zoom, gave them tablets, and created morning connection groups that became lifelines.
When the organization they worked for closed, that space was lost. But the dream never died. That dream became the "Younger at Art... YA!" program at The Opera Atelier, Inc. — a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing opera through performance, education, and community engagement since 2012.
LifeStage is the digital bridge that takes this proven model to the world — so that no senior, anywhere, has to age alone.
The Opera Atelier, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Miami, Florida, advancing opera through performance, education, and community engagement since 2012.
Opera & Performance
Producing and presenting opera performances that bring the art form to diverse audiences in South Florida.
Education
Educational programs including the MOZ-Art youth opera program, teaching the next generation about the power of music and storytelling.
Community Engagement
The Younger at Art (YA!) program connects seniors through chorus, music appreciation, cultural outings, and intergenerational workshops.
International Exchange
Building bridges between artists and communities across borders through international cultural partnerships.
Creative Wellness
Using the arts as a tool for wellbeing, social connection, and personal growth — not therapy, but human connection.
Digital Innovation
LifeStage represents our commitment to using technology to serve older adults and bridge the digital divide.
Our Mission
To create a warm, accessible virtual space where older adults can connect, create, and thrive through the arts — breaking barriers of language, geography, and technology so that no one has to age alone.
Connection
Human connection through shared creative experiences
Accessibility
Designed for seniors first — any screen, any language
Community
Small groups where every voice matters
Get in Touch
Whether you're a senior looking to connect, a facilitator wanting to share your art, an investor interested in our mission, or a sponsor looking to make a difference — we'd love to hear from you.
Location
Miami, Florida, USA