MAIN PRINCIPLES
Education/Training Programs
Numerous studies have demonstrated a correlation between drama involvement and individual personal development. In addition to building social and communication skills overall, involvement in drama courses and performance has been shown to improve an individual’s self-esteem as well as give confidence about their day to day living.
Health & Wellness Programs
Relates to emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Providing resources to help build positive characteristics and influence a new way of thinking; how you feel, cope with stress, overcome challenges, implementing healthier eating habits, physical fitness activities, building relationships, and recovering from life’s setbacks and hardships.
Community Bridging (Outreach)
Using the arts and culture to shape, build, and identify communities is not a novel concept; however, its place in the realm of community development is gaining more traction and credibility by community development practitioners, funders, policymakers, and community stakeholders themselves.
Creative Arts
Refers to participation in a range of activities that allow for creative and imaginative expression, such as performing and visual arts: architecture, crafts, creative movement and writing, drama, drawing, fashion and graphic design, music, painting, photography and sculpture. The creative arts engage minds, bodies, and senses. The arts invite individuals to listen, observe, discuss, move, solve problems, and imagine using multiple modes of thought and self‐expression. The creative arts provide ways to learn and use skills in other domains.