Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center Inc

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857 Lexington Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221

History

Why Brooklyn? Why not Brooklyn? Brooklyn is the most populated of the five boroughs that make up New York City, with more than 2.5 million people. It has deep cultural roots, representing many distinct ethnicities. The neighborhoods within Brooklyn each have their own identity, yet have a similar feel, a vibe, a culture that unifies the residents across ethnic groups, socio-economic lines and more. The borough is expanding rapidly, becoming one of the most diverse areas in the country. Yet... it is home to more than 500,000 underserved youth, in desperate need of recreational activities and artistic opportunities. Brooklyn may be the new hotspot in NYC, but there is still great need for change. The Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center is an answer to that need. For years, politicians and community members alike have been calling for change, saying we need to create spaces that will allow children to open their minds and flourish.

Specialties

The Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center aims to use the arts, primarily dance, as a means to empower youth within New York's inner city communities. We endeavor to mold elite dancers and artists who will be able to develop, grow and compete on the world's stage. The center will be a springboard for creating community identity and encouraging creative activity in neglected inner city areas. The Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center's mission is to use dance as a platform to encourage, inspire, and facilitate the aspirations of young people by engendering within them discipline, pride, determination, humility, respect and an appreciation for the arts. We endeavor to plant seeds of possibility where previously growth and development has been perceived an impossibility. Our Classes The curriculum at the Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center is designed with students of all expertise in mind. We will have introductory classes for true beginners, intermediate sessions for those who have some experience and advanced classes for the experts. Studio Rentals The DSPAC studios are professional dance/performance studios for individual or group rehearsals and events. Three spacious options are available to accommodate performances, rehearsals, workshops, photo & video shoots and auditions.

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