Junior Players alternative after-school and day programming in the community:
To bring a JP Educational Arts Workshop into your community contact Rosaura Cruz, Vikas "Vik" Adam or Monica Stansberry at 214-526-4076.
What: Professional artists teaching workshops in their respective field
When: After-school & school day
Where: recreation centers, elementary and middle schools
Mission: To provide FREE programs for students
How: Funded through partnerships with schools, government, foundations and private sources.
Class lesson plans correlate to various subjects in school including Reading, Multi-Cultural Studies, Writing, P.E., and Language Arts. 21st CCLC & Arts Partners Provider. Session prices include supply costs.
- Discover Africa
Students explore Africa through African Stories, African Dance, & African Drumming. $80 a class session
- Discover Art
Students explore the different mediums as well as exposure to art history and influences. $75 a class session
- Discover Theater
Lead by a professional actor/actress, students will learn basic skills in theatre arts, emphasizing oral communication skills. Specializations include improvisation, and movie making. $75 a class session
- Katangah Rhythm World
Through music, movement and art students learn about various aspects of different cultures. $75 a class session
- Discover Dance
Students learn basic dance steps in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, folklorico, etc. Classes can be specialized for one form. $75 a class session
- Visions of Community
Through the lens of a camera students learn to explore the concepts of non-violent communication, creative problem solving skills, "talk it out", work out anger safely and "cool off". $100 a class session, limited availability
- Discover Modeling
Students learn basic skills in fashion including poise, etiquette, photography and nutrition. Emphasis is placed on personal development and self esteem. A great class for boys too! $75 a class session
- Discover Musical Theater
Various eras of catchy songs and dances from musical theater masterpieces, both classics and contemporary, are introduced and explored. $150 a class session
- Discover Shakespeare
Erase the fear of Shakespeare from your students! Through various theater, vocal and movement games and exercises, students will see the works of the Bard in a new light while putting together a short piece from one of his famous works! $75 a class session
