Michelle Obama hosts theater workshops for students

November 16, 2015 at 2:43 p.m. | Updated November 16, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.

by Associated Press

First lady Michelle Obama dances to Gloria Estefan's "Conga" in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, during a Broadway at the White House event for high school students involved in performing arts programs. She is joined by Sergio Trujillo, Colombian dancer and choreographer, right, and Josh Segarra, left. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
First lady Michelle Obama dances to Gloria Estefan's "Conga" in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, during a Broadway at the White House event for high school students involved in performing arts programs. She is joined by Sergio Trujillo, Colombian dancer and choreographer, right, and Josh Segarra, left. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama is hosting more than 40 high school students for White House workshops on acting, directing, singing and costume design.

Among the entertainment figures working with the students are actress Whoopi Goldberg, producer Harvey Weinstein, actress Cicely Tyson, singer Gloria Estefan and theater star Matthew Morrison, best known from "Glee."

The lessons were ahead of "Broadway at the White House," an afternoon performance being taped in the East Room, which will air on the TLC network Thanksgiving Day.

Mrs. Obama also offered condolences to the victims and families of the Paris attacks, and urged the nation to keep France in their thoughts and hearts.

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