39th Annual Summer Youth Arts Institute: June 5 - 24, 2023
Youth Ages 10 - 18
Classes 9 am - 5 pm
Performances: June 23 @ 8pm, June 24 @ 1pm & 4pm
"STEVIE: The Musical"
STEVIE: THE MUSICAL, is based on the iconic STEVIE WONDER's life and some of his most popular and revered music performed by the 400 institute students. Student scholarships will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Supported in part by the Dallas Independent School District's Summer Enrichment Program and Dallas’ Office of Cultural Affairs.
Thank you for your interest in our Summer Arts Institute. The current form has expired. Please register in person by 5pm, Friday June 2, 2023.
Young Gifted Black Artists
Our Young Gifted Black Artists (YGBA) is one of our premiere program for exceptionally talented youth. The program is designed to further enrich selected youth who display exceptional artistic qualities in the performing arts. The students participate in special performances open to the public.
Annual Educational Programs
29th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS / KWANZAA CONCERT
Student Morning Performance
December 16, 2023 @ 10 am. $5
Public Performance
December 17, 2023 @ 8 pm. $10
40th ANNUAL EMMY-AWARD WINNING “BLACK MUSIC AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT” CONCERT
Student Morning Performance
January 13, 2023 @ 10 am. $5
Public Performance
January 15, 2023 @ 7:30 pm. $10
WEEKEND FESTIVAL OF BLACK DANCE RHYTHM AND SOUL OF PEOPLE
Student Morning Performance
February 24, 2023 @ 10 am. $5
Public Performance
February 24 & 25, 2023 @ 8 pm. $10
Black Dance Master Class
February 26, 2023 @ 12noon-2 pm. $10 per student