Dance
DAWN AXAM-HOCKER (404) 745-9699
Our dance program is a partnership with Total Dancical Productions.
Dance classes are located at the Adamsville Recreational Center,
3201 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Atlanta, Ga. 30311. Classes consist
of modern, modern jazz, jazz and beginning ballet.
Visual
Art
ANDRE THOMPSON (404) 564-4799
Our art program is in association with Art On 5 art gallery located
at 2001 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Ste 530, Atlanta, Ga. 30310.
Classes are held every Saturday, 10am —-1pm. Participants
spend one-on-one time with renowned artist Andre Thompson and
guest artists.
Vocal Music
KEITH HALE (404) 310-3328
The vocal music program is designed to peak the interest of students
with raw talent and students with a desire to learn to sing. It
is an intense workshop for students ages 11 - 18. The program
offers training that is intended to show measurable improvement
in the student's understanding of music. This program develops
leadership, confidence and individual singing ability while teaching
fundamental music theory and vocal technique. The participant
of this program will be introduced to the technical aspects of
singing in an enjoyable environment. Through the instructors experience
participants will gain knowledge that can be use in singing as
well as their world at large.
Drama
TWA NANABULUKU (770) 739-2785
The drama program concentrates on students learning to focus
and develop self-discipline through the context of theatre. These
workshops are designed to allow students 11 - 18 to tap into hidden
talents to release a more confident person. The drama curriculum
provides students with a firm foundation to either continue studying
or pursue a career after high school graduation.
Students are challenged to use their imagination, creative and
analytical thinking skills to do improvisation, create situations,
develop characterization, utilize stage areas and props and theatre
games. Students are challenged to work together to create scenes
as well as participate in exercises that push them beyond their
limitations.
Developing skills such as thinking on your feet, focus, correct
vocal production and articulation as well as teamwork gives them
tools that can be used in their daily lives.
Mr.
Minds
DEAN STRATTON (770)-560-2419
Mister minds enterprise program is building a network of brilliant
minds. Mister minds enterprise caters specifically to young males
ages 13-19 who live in low income communities, while also encouraging
other young males to apply. Youth will learn world business skills,
teambuilding, financial and money management, verbal communication
skills and business etiquette. As the organization prepares the
young men to become entrepreneurs, the organization will also
prepare them for traditional career opportunities in other areas.
When the participants go through the process they actually become
superior candidates for employment.
The organization will provide opportunities for young men to
learn how to develop there idea, and turn those ideas into business
plans, to become a successful business venture. Our focus is to
empower youth through the use of an entrepreneurial curriculum
that will create pride, self esteem, a sense of achievement and
leadership.
Mister minds enterprise is designed to prepare our young man
for economic success by teaching them the basic business fundamental
of starting a free world enterprise, and how free you can be.
Ms.
Minds
KATHY STRATTON (770)-560-2419
Ms. Minds Enterprise is a female teen group with an age range
of 9-19. Experience professionals provide life skills which will
focus on the mind, body and the spirit for the sole purpose of
enabling our teens to contribute positively to society. There
are leadership principles developed through various activities
and workshops such as: personal development, self empowerment,
financial literacy, workplace readiness and entrepreneurship.
We will offer our teens one-on-one mentoring, conferences, coaching,
motivational speakers and apprenticeships.
Fashion
Design
GLORIA RICE (770) 560-2419
Crossroads Fashion Design program prepares students for post-secondary
options in the fields of design, apparel, textiles and construction.
The curriculum stimulates creative expression in all aspects of
fashion design, including fashion sketching, creative design,
computer applications, draping and pattern drafting. Students
will understand the importance of communication and critical reasoning
and the affect they have on this diversified and global industry.
The program is structured to challenge and inspire students by
incorporating artistic, technical, and theoretical elements into
a realistic approach to the fashion design industry.