Empowering the Future Through Arts & Education

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The MCAF Afterschool Program is a dynamic, 15-week initiative that empowers students to explore their artistic potential through dance and creative arts education. Designed to cultivate self-expression, collaboration, and cultural understanding, this program integrates restorative justice practices and creative frameworks to encourage both personal and social transformation. By merging dance with dialogue, students discover the power of their individual voices while learning to connect with and inspire their communities.

  Core Values - The 6 D’s: 

• Dance – Movement as a tool for self-expression

• Dialogue – Storytelling and reflection to build emotional awareness

• Discipline – Developing accountability and teamwork

• Discovery – Exploring individual artistic styles

• Dedication – Collaborative choreography and performance preparation

• Development – Showcasing artistic growth in a community performance

• Dance (2 Weeks): Introduction to movement and creating a safe space for artistic exploration.

• Dialogue (2 Weeks): Storytelling and discussions that deepen emotional connections.

• Discipline (3 Weeks): Structure, teamwork, and choreographic integration.

• Discovery (3 Weeks): Individualized projects and self-expression.

• Dedication (3 Weeks): Group work focused on refinement and collaboration.

• Development (2 Weeks): Culminating performance to share achievements.