Summer Registration is Now Open!

Register now for our amazing summer classes and give your family an unforgettable experience. We also offer free classes for all ages and financial aid options so hurry and register before classes fill up!

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Community Folk Culture Program

Internship Applications Now Available!

Apply now for our Dr. Beverly J. Robinson Community Folk Culture Program! This 5-week summer internship, open to ages 14-21, offers immersive experiences in cultural exploration including field trips, workshops, interviewing, oral history documentation, storytelling. Participants will receive stipends starting at $500.

Apply here: Folk Culture Summer Internship

Application deadline is April 15, 2024

Please email info@mind-builders.org for more information.

Women's Self-Defense Workshop

Every Friday in March | 7:30PM-8:30PM

In honor of Women's History Month, we will be holding FREE self-defense workshops every Friday in March. All self-identifying women are welcome! 

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Soca Synergy *New Schedule*

Now every Friday starting March 8th | 7:00PM-7:45PM



Experience the high vibrations of Soca Synergy! An exciting dance fitness class where Soca music meets Afro-Caribbean-inspired choreography that will get you moving. This FREE class is for ages 16+ and is open to all levels.

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Rock Night!

Wednesday, March 13 | 6:30PM-7:30PM



Get ready to rock out as our talented members of the Mind-Builders Stage Band and Music Department Faculty swap their jazz tunes for some thrilling rock music.

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AfroBeats Master Class

Monday, March 25 | 5:30PM-7:00PM

Join us for a special AfroBeats Master class with electrifying dancer and choreographer, Izo Dreamchaser! Known for his unique styles, Izo has redefined African Dance from stages to YouTube challenges.

This class is for ages 16+ and is open to all levels. Cost: $15

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Heroes Day Celebration

We held our Annual Heroes Day Celebration where we celebrated some of the icons, living legends and changemakers in Black History and in our community.



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Fit4Life Heart Healthy Fitness Party



February was Heart Healthy month and we showed our heart some love by having a Heart Healthy Fitness Party!

New York Botanical Gardens

Our talented music and dance students were thrilled to perform at the Black History Month Brunch hosted by the New York Botanical Gardens and Council Member Kevin C. Riley. 

NAACP x AOC

Our Pre-Professional Dance students showcased their talent at the NAACP Black History Month event hosted at the Church of the New Vision. It was an honor for them to meet Bronx-born Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Sankofa Danzafro Master Dance Class



Mind-builders came alive with vibrant rhythms and moves during the Sankofa Danzafro Master Class, led by Artistic Director Rafael Palacios thanks to a partnership with the Joyce Theater.

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