April 2024

Important Dates - Summer Registration - Upcoming Events

Important Dates

Pre-K Closed

(Eid al-Fitr)

Wednesday, April 10


Folk Culture Application Deadline

Monday, April 15


Mind-Builders Closed

(Spring Break)

Tuesday, April 23 - Thursday, April 25


Jazz Night

Tuesday, April 30

Calendar

Get Ready For Summer Fun!

Secure your spot by registering now for our Summer Session.

We offer free classes for all ages and provide financial aid options.


But don't delay, classes are filling up fast.



View our Summer Schedule or browse our Programs below.

DANCE


Our Dance Department provides high quality instruction in various movement styles for ages 3.5 to adult, catering to both lovers of movement and aspiring professionals. We prioritize individual attention and progress.

African, Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, Tap

MUSIC


Our Music Department offers private and group instruction in a variety of instruments, and voice. Our instructors are not only expert musician's but also passionate educators, dedicated to nurturing creativity in our students and guiding them on their musical journey.

Brass, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Woodwinds

THEATER


Our Positive Youth Troupe (PYT) Theater Program offers training for youth and young adults aged 9 and up. Whether you're new to acting or a pre-professional eager to refine your skills, PYT has something special for everyone.

Improv, Musical Theater, Acting for Camera

MARTIAL ARTS


Our Martial Arts Program is designed to equip students with essential skills and foster personal growth through the discipline and rigors of martial arts training. Our Goju Ryu Karate classes, for ages 5-18, provide a safe environment for students to progress at their own pace.

VISUAL ARTS


Our APX Visual Arts Program covers anime, art, and animation fundamentals where students explore illustration, animation, storyboarding, and painting techniques. Additionally, each session includes time for class discussions, sharing artwork, and watching inspiring anime cartoons.

COMMUNITY FOLK CULTURE PROGRAM


Our Dr. Beverly J. Robinson Community Folk Culture Program is open to ages 14-21. This internship offers immersive experiences in cultural exploration including field trips, workshops, oral history, documentation, interviewing, and storytelling.


Apply by April 15th: Apply Here

Register Now

SAVE THE DATE

Remembering Where We Come From: 

Family, Food, and Traditions

Friday, April 19 | 5:00PM

Location: Bronx Music & Heritage Center



Our Folk Culture Program students will be holding their end of year presentation this month with special guest tradition-bearer: Marjorie Florestal, Haitian-American writer, author, storyteller.


Click here for more information.

Jazz Night: Video Game Edition

Tuesday, April 30 | 6:30PM-7:30PM



Join us as we celebrate International Jazz Day with some jazzy, video game inspired tunes featuring The Mind-Builders Stage Band and Special Guests!


Click here to RSVP

It's Showtime!


Save the date for some of our end of year showcases!


Theater: Friday, May 3

Music: Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5

Dance: Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19


More details forthcoming.

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