Xpressions Of Praise Christian Dance & Performing Arts

Xpressions Of Praise Christian Dance & Performing Arts

Xpressions Of Praise Christian Dance & Performing Arts is committed to DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). We are about safeguarding fairness and impartiality for all people. Creating opportunities to those who would otherwise not have the opportunity.  
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
https://xpressionsofpraise.org/

Company Information

Xpressions of Praise CPAA is designed to build character and self-esteem in the lives of each student.
Mission: Bridging Faith and Community by the empowerment of health and unity through the Art of Movement and positive youth programs.

Xpressions offers the finest in Christian Dance Education in addition to youth programs such as Classy Young Ladies & Sophisticated Jewels Club, servicing youth ages 7 - 18 years. This club is a free club, providing a safe space for young ladies to develop, create, explore and be empowered.

Our summer program, PADS CAMP (Performing Arts Development Summer Camp) resumes in June, July and August. Servicing youth ages 5-14 in Drama/Theater Studies, Vocal Technique, Dance Genres, Fun Field Trips, Math, Reading Comprehension and more. PADS Camp operates Mon. - Fri. - program hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm. We provide breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks.
How many internships are you providing to the program?: 2

Company History

Mrs. Laassah has trained intensely with Patrick Johnson, Artistic Director for Grand Rapids Community College, in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Modern dance. Her passion for dance began as a child and has developed into a lifestyle, in which she pours out her soul when she’s dancing. Her choreography experience began in 1995 with the Grand Rapids City-Wide High School Black History Programs. Along with training and developing several local church Praise Dance Ministries, she has had the opportunity to travel worldwide.
Placements require a financial obligation of $1,600 for each youth under 18 years old, and $2,000 for each intern 18 or older. Please indicate if you are a nonprofit organization and need wage assistance.: Yes
What transportation options for getting to and from work are available to you?: By Public Transport (Bus, Wheels to Work, or Bike/ Walk), By Car
Public Transportation Supports: Proximity to bus line and details of which line/stop. Wheels to Work program participation and cost.: We are located on Kalamazoo St. (1) block North of Boston St.
Is your organization a Minority Business Enterprise?: Yes
Diversity Equity, & Inclusion Commitment: Share your organizations commitment to DEI, including local or national diversity commitments/pledges, links to public content outlining your strategy, and current representation in leadership and the general workforce.: Xpressions Of Praise "PADS CAMP" (Performing Arts Development Summer Camp's program is committed to Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in that we strongly encourage representation and participation of diverse groups of people, including people of different genders, races and ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, religions, cultures, ages, and sexual orientations and people with diverse backgrounds. We believe that having these diverse viewpoints at all levels, improves all areas of our organization. XOP embraces the diversity we share within all of our programs and other partnering programs.

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