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Uplifting Arts Academy, founded by Ms. Shaquan Young in December 2019, has been a beacon of hope and empowerment for children in Southern California, focusing on dance mentorship and educational readiness for over five years. Located in Fontana, the Academy nurtures students' confidence, discipline, and creativity while fostering a safe environment for personal growth and connection with their faith. With a commitment to enriching young lives, Uplifting Arts Academy provides students with opportunities to excel both academically and socially, while the dedicated instructors offer personalized support to cultivate individual talents. The Academy's significant impact is reflected in the testimonials of parents and community leaders, who commend its role in enhancing the lives of youth through dance and faith-based initiatives. Generated from the website

Pacific Chorale is one of America's great choirs, delighting national and international audiences with exceptional choral performances since 1968. Under the inspired guidance of Artistic Director John Alexander, Pacific Chorale has infused an Old World art form with California's hallmark innovation and cultural independence. Highlights Resident choir of the celebrated new Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall the Orange County Performing Arts Center Pacific Chorale's select chamber group, the John Alexander Singers, is a 24-voice professional choir specializing in the innovative presentation of modern and early music. The John Alexander Singers regularly present a cappella chamber concerts, and collaborate extensively with Musica Angelica, Southern California's premier period instrument orchestra. Artistic Director John Alexander Artistic Director of Pacific Chorale since 1972, John Alexander has received consistent acclaim for his inspired leadership, both on the podium and as an advocate for the advancement of the arts. In Alexander's long and distinguished career, he has conducted hundreds of performances of choirs and orchestras in 27 countries around the globe. Noted as a specialist in conducting the choral / orchestral masterworks, he is also a strong proponent of American music on the international stage. Educational Programs Central to Pacific Chorale's mission are music education opportunities for its current and future audiences. Pacific Chorale's service to the community includes innovative programs for children, college students and adults of all ages. Pacific Chorale received Chorus America's inaugural Educational Outreach Award in 1997 for its exemplary programs.