Muntu Dance Theatre has been a vital force in communities since 1972. Our programs have opened a world of discoveries about movement, culture, heritage and style for thousands of youth throughout the Chicagoland Area. These programs tell timeless stories about what is important to us through a language everyone can understand. That’s why our mission goes beyond what we do onstage. Our Arts for Community Empowerment (ACE) programs are based on partnerships between Muntu and host community groups and organizations. We all collaborate in conceiving, designing and implementing services that respond to the unique needs of the area.
Activities include:
Integrated arts education partnerships, in school and community-based residencies, providing artistic instruction in dance, music and visual arts, hands-on workshops in a variety of disciplines, parent workshops, professional development for teachers, and ensemble performances.
This year Muntu’s Arts for Community Empowerment (ACE) programs include:
• After School Matters continuing ninth year relationship, this year residing in Phillips H.S. Region 4, fall 2009 & spring 2010
• Chicago Park District recreational facilities South Shore Cultural Center & Palmer Park third year providing program services to youth between the ages of 7-16yrs for Project SOAR
• Catalyst Charter School, Austin Campus, creative “Renaissance” program third year
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• Common Threads Culinary Institute summer camp second year African dance and music workshops
• John Hay Fine Arts Academy second year African Dance and Music Club
• Mayo Elementary School with Drums for Peace percussion program & Rites of Passage African dance program second year 09-10’
• Paul Revere seventh year after-school enrichment program African dance and culture
• University of Chicago Donoghue Charter School fifth year partnership in and after school programming, performances and field trips
• Walter Payton College Prep High School teaching African dance & Drums for Peace percussion program second year 09-10’
• YMCA Murray Language Academy African dance and music program school year 09-10’
• Teaching, professional development collaborations and panel discussions with Early Literacy Institute & Illinois Arts Alliance.
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