Summer Arts Academy 2023

The mission of ARTS for ALL Wisconsin is to expand the capabilities, confidence, and quality of life for children and adults with disabilities throughout Wisconsin by providing programs in the arts.

Black Star Drum Line was founded in 2008 by award-winning musician Joey B. Banks. Its mission: to unify and empower youth artists with music education and cultural enrichment with an emphasis on percussive arts, community service and providing resources to help cultivate professional careers in music and the percussive arts. Joey Banks incorporates diversity, respect for self and others, unity and mastery as the core elements of the youth development model he developed working as a youth development professional for over 20 years in the Madison area.
 
Program Description:
Program includes marching drum techniques, drum kit, ensemble and individual performances, music theory and reading rhythm notation, team building and leadership. No previous experience necessary.

Program Details:
Mondays 5-8pm
June 26, July 10, 17, 24  (with the option to continue)
Madison Youth Arts, 1055 E Mifflin Madison 53703

Seats Offered:
Eight seats for students 8-18

Drum Power is a drum and dance experience for young people where they are encouraged to develop critical social-emotional skills by exploring African cultural traditions. 

Program Description:
Two weeks of dance, drumming, and visual arts for youth ages 10 and up. Students will develop critical social-emotional skills while gaining proficiency in the arts.

Program Details:
Two-Week Youth Program, July 17 through July 28, 2023 (Weekdays Only)
Madison Youth Arts Center
1055 E. Mifflin Street
Madison, WI

Seats Offered: 
2 seat opportunities: Age 10+ drumming concentration
10 seat opportunities: Age 10+ dance concentration
 

School of Madison Ballet (SMB) is one of the most highly respected dance schools in the Midwest, with classes for all ages, beginners to pre-professional. SMB provides unprecedented opportunity to young people, who gain the confidence, discipline, and fundamental life skills inherent in the study of ballet, 

Program Description:
An exploratory program for students with no ballet experience, designed to learn  technical skills and build stamina, with a focus on individual development. Students develop their musicality, with a unique focus on the connection between music and movement. 

Program Details:
6 one-hour sessions, Wednesdays and Thursdays
July 5, 6; July 12, 13; July 19, 20 
Lussier Community Center
55 S. Gammon Rd
Madison, WI

Seats Offered:
15 seats for students, ages 10-18

Madison Circus Space is a home for circus arts in Madison with a mission to engage people interested in circus and movement arts to learn, share, and grow as a community. The vision is to be a center of circus activity in the Madison area, a home in which people realize their circus dreams, and a respected space with an inclusive approach and amazing resources.

Program Description:
Hands-on experiences for youth will include entry level lessons guided by professional circus teaching artists for aerial work on silks, juggling, unicycle, hula hoops, and more. 3 teaching artists and 3 teaching assistants will train students in various circus arts.

Program Details: 
July 3 - July 14, 1-4pm, 9 days (Weekdays Only)
Madison Circus Space
2082 Winnebago St. 
Madison, WI 53704

Seats Offered:
15 seats: 5 seats for ages 6-7, 5 seats for ages 8-9, 5 seats for ages 10-11

Madison College: Technical Theater - Learn about careers in tech theater, the new Stage and Entertainment Certificate program, and get hands-on training in fundamentals of rigging, lighting, sound, and wardrobe that you can use in your school productions. Yes, you can earn a living as a live events technician! Snack and lunch provided.

Program Details:
July 10-14, 9am-3pm 
Madison Area Technical College 
1701 Wright Street 
Madison, WI 53704

Seats Offered:
10 seats for high school students

Madison Youth Choirs - Mission is to inspire youth with a choir experience that fosters creativity, reflection, and the exploration of ideas, in an atmosphere of joy

Program Description:
MYC is excited to be offering another magical two weeks of summer choir.  Two weeks to create a brand new ensemble and learn music to share in an informal concert for parents and friends on the last evening. No audition is necessary – just a desire to sing, learn, and grow together, along with the ability to participate fully in 90 minute rehearsals and a concert. Singers will work with multiple MYC conductors as well as young adults enrolled in our leadership institute.

Program Details:
July 17-20 (M-Thurs), 6:30-8pm
July 24-26 (M-Wed), 6:30-8pm
July 27 (Thurs), 6:30; 7:30pm concert open to families and friends.
Summer choir meets at MYArts, 1055 E Mifflin Madison 53703

Seats Offered:
20 Summer Choir seats for rising 6th graders – rising 9th graders. Seats to other MYC programs available by qualification and/or request.

The House, Inc. - Seeking diversity in the education and performance of varying styles, seeking to break barriers of what is perceived as “black dance”. Instructional philosophy demonstrates dedication to nurturing young dancers, provide a safe haven and positive environment to advance in training and awareness of themselves as performing artists. Rooted in the traditions of American and African American dance, storytelling, and universal themes that ignite an emotional response from the audience. Uniting modern, classical, American, and African American traditions in dance. Technical, formal dance training with a target student body consisting primarily from within the minority population of its various communities.

Program Description:
Eight weeks of ballet, majorette, and hip hop dance instruction. Includes lessons and uniforms. 

Program Details: 
June 13-August 15
Tuesdays and Thursdays some Sundays 4:30pm-6:30pm
6527 Normandy Lane Suite 200
Madison, WI 

Seats Offered:
10 for ages 7-9, 15 for ages 10+