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Summer & Fall Registration - Opportunities - MB Spotlight -
Upcoming Events - May Highlights - Rehearsal Space
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Mark Morris Dance for PD
Tuesday, June 13th
Paige Fraser Dance Strong
& On the Move
Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21
Saturday, June 17th
Mind Your Beat Dance Battle
Saturday, June 17th
Merit Scholarship Auditions
Saturday, June 17th
Wednesday, June 20th
OHSF Talent Contest Auditions
Friday, June 23rd
Fit4Life at Bronx Night Market
Saturday, June 24th
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Summer and Fall Registration is Open
Don't let your child miss out on a season of fun! Register now for our amazing summer and fall classes and give them an unforgettable experience.
We also offer free classes for all ages and financial aid options so hurry and register before classes fill up!
Click on the link to view classes.
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Seeking a Passionate Folk Culture Director for an Exciting Summer Program at Mind-Builders!
We are looking for a knowledgeable individual with a deep appreciation for the rich history and arts of people of African descent, to guide twenty talented youth interns, aged 14-21, in researching, conducting interviews, documenting, and developing captivating presentations for family, community, and school group audiences.
We will offer an hourly wage, ranging from $75-$100 per hour for 21-28 hours per week depending upon experience and training/education.
Click here to learn more:
Job Opportunities: Folk Culture Director.
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This month's spotlight is on our Mind-Builders Stage Band! | |
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Mind-Builders Stage Band Strikes Gold!
The Mind-Builders Stage Band made a triumphant debut at the 2023 High Note Festival, held at Six Flags Great Adventure, NJ last month.
Despite being the final band to perform that day, the Stage Band delivered a stunning jazz repertoire, including pieces by Louis Prima, Roy Hargove, and Michael League. The judges, all accomplished music teachers, awarded the band with the highest scores of the day, granting them a "Superior" rating and a coveted Gold Trophy. The band's incredible director Christopher Palmer and talented soloists, Nathaniel Wright, Dujon Hayden, James Moore, Hyrum Hernandez-Martinez, Felipe Marrel, and Jeremiah Christian, dazzled the audience with their improvised melodies.
Congratulations Mind-Builders Stage Band! Your victory was well deserved!
Interested in hearing our band live? Come see them at Morris Plaza on June 10th at 3:00PM.
Interested in joining? Contact us! We are looking for new members in woodwinds and brass!
Current band members include: Nathaniel Wright & James Moore on alto saxophone, Nicholas Troncoso on tenor saxophone, Dujon Hayden on trumpet, Hyrum Hernandez-Martinez on trombone, Anastasia Bugembe on guitar, Felipe Marrel on Piano, Luis Burgos on Bass, Jeremiah Christian on congas, and Patrick Chan on drums.
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Passing the Torch!
Or new Executive Director, Shirley C. Taylor (second from left), transitions into her new role this month as our beloved founder Madaha Kinsey-Lamb retires.
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Mind Your Beat Dance Battle
Saturday, June 17th | 4:00PM-7:00PM
Come watch our youth show off their dance moves and battle it out at the Mind Your Beat Dance Battle. Contestants have a chance to win a $200 Cash Prize!
Entry Fee: $5 For Spectators
(Contestants Free)
click here for additional information
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Dance Strong Workshops
Ages 13-17: June 7, 14, 21 | 5:15-6:15PM
The Paige Fraser Foundation will continue with their second cohort of Dance Strong workshops offered at Mind-Builders this month. Students will practice yoga, movement, and other activities to improve their body's movements, balance, concentration, and awareness.
This program is FREE of charge to community residents with dedicated sessions for 13–17 year-old students.
Click here for additional information
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Merit Scholarships Auditions
Ages 10-17: June 17, June 20, Aug 17, Sept 12
We will be holding Dance Auditions for our Merit and Pre-Professional Ensemble Scholarships. Scholarships include FREE Instruction, Discounted Tuition, Professional Development, Performing Opportunities, and more!
Click here for additional information.
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Paige Fraser's "On the Move" Day
Saturday, June 17th | 12:00PM-3:30PM
The Paige Fraser Foundation will be conducting a fun packed day of movement and art at Mind-Builders that includes:
- Art Workshop (Ages 5-12)
- "Tai Chi Chuan"/Movement (Ages 18+)
- Dance with Live Drumming (Ages 12+)
Click here for additional information.
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OHSF Talent Auditions Begin
Friday, June 23rd | 4:00-7:00PM
We are gearing up for our Open House Street Festival and are seeking talented young performers for our Talent Contest.
Performers between the ages of 7-22 are wanted! All art forms welcome.
Not only will winners receive CASH prizes but we will also be celebrating Mind-Builders 45th Year, 50 Years of Hip Hop in the Bronx, and a new beginning as our founder retires and our new Executive Director carries on her vision. So don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talent in front of a huge audience!
Click here for additional information.
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Fit4Life at Bronx Night Market
Saturday, June 24th | 1:00-7:00PM
Our Fit4Life team will be having fitness demonstrations during the Bronx Night Market next month, so come out and sweat with us!
And for adults looking for fitness classes we offer Yoga, Zumba, Soca Fitness, and Stretch classes online and in-person for FREE throughout the year at Mind-Builders.
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Dance for PD Resumes
We are proud to announce that Mark Morris's Dance for PD will resume at Mind-Builders beginning June 13th!
Dance for PD is a FREE program that offers dance classes to people with Parkinson's disease. It aims to improve their mobility, balance, coordination, and overall quality of life through dance.
Click here for additional information
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May at a glance.
Check out some of our highlights:
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Last Day of APX
Our APX students showed off their digital and visual artwork during their Final Presentations.
They received certificates and ended their successful year with food, dance and laughs during our last Freestyle Friday of the school year.
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PYT Theater Showcase
The Mind-Builders Positive Youth Troupe Theatre Program (PYT) ended their season with an incredible showcase performance of music, monologues, poetry, improv and so much more. "Dream It...Be It...Do It!" was a success!
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Dance Strong Workshop
The Paige Fraser Foundation began their Dance Strong workshops. Students 8-12 had the opportunity to practice yoga, movement, and other activities to improve their body's movements, balance, concentration, and awareness.
Click here for additional information
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Jalikunda: The Home of the Griot
Our Folk Culture program gave a presentation at the Baychester Library with returning guest artist Salieu Suso and Jalikunda. The presentation featured music and songs from the Teretou after the harvest celebration.
Thank you to Salieu Suso, NYPL Culture Pass, and the Center for Traditional Music and Dance for this opportunity!
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End of the Year Dance Recitals
Our dance students had two big recitals this past month: "Lights, Camera, Dance!" and "Suite Mysteries of Life."
Our kids were beyond incredible. We wish we could have showcased them multiple weekends!
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Mind-Builders Joins MYDA!
Last week, our Music Director, Waldo Chavez, along with digital music instructor Ryan Burvick, piano and digital music student Felipe Marrel, and trombone student Hyrum Martinez, had the privilege of participating in The Music and Youth Development Alliance's (MYDA) annual convening with the ELMA Music Foundation in New Orleans last week.
The week was filled with enriching workshops, studio recording sessions, captivating performances, and exploring the vibrant city's history.
Click here for additional information
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$5/hr Dance Rehearsal Space at Mind-Builders! | |
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Spread The Word!
Did you know that Mind-Builders received funding from Dance/NYC to provide subsidized dance rehearsal space? The funding allows us to provide $5/hr private studio space! We believe this is an amazing opportunity for dancers in our community to have a safe, comfortable and most importantly, affordable space to practice their forms of movement. So if you know anyone that can benefit from this, please share this information with them. We really want our community to take advantage of this opportunity.
Click the link below to rent dance space!
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