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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
IFETAYO CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY, INC. ANNOUNCES REGISTRATON FOR ITS 21st
YEAR OF PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS AND COMMUNITY HEALING & DEVELOPEMENT PROGRAMMING
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Brooklyn, New York - September 1, 2009 - Ifetayo (e-fay-tie-yo) Cultural Arts Academy, Inc. announces registration for its 21st year of performing and visual arts and community healing and development programming.
Program Fees:
The following programs; SIS, IAMB, IYE and MGCHP have no monetary tuition fee associated with them. The only requirement is that all students and parents confirm their dedication, consistency and agree to formally pass on the knowledge once acquired and mastered within the Ifetayo community, and eventually the community at large.
Rites of Passage Programs (SIS, IAMB & FEI)-
Serving ages 8-21
Sisters in Sisterhood (SIS) -Teen
I am My Brother (IAMB) -Teen
Pre-SIS & Pre-IAMB (8-12years old)
Financial Education Institute (FEI) (FEI is only open to Rites participants/parents and graduates only)
Marcus Garvey Cultural Heritage Program (MGCHP)
Serving ages 6-18 & Adults
Cultural History classes for youth
International cultural studies trips abroad to Africa, Brazil & the Caribbean
Annual Scholar Presentation
A people without knowledge of their history is like a tree without roots -Marcus Garvey
Ifetayo Youth Ensemble (IYE)
Serving ages 13-21 yrs old.
Acceptance is by audition only! Auditions will held on October 3rd, 2009 in the disciplines of African Drum, Music, Voice, African Dance, Modern Dance and Acting and will occur monthly on the first Saturday of each month.
The Ifetayo Youth Ensemble uses high-level arts training and performance coupled with personal development initiatives to prepare young people to create and perform original works about pressing social issues.
Cultural Arts Program (CAP)
CAP Serves children and youth ages 2-18& Adults
Program Fees for CAP:
This is the only program where there is a low tuition charged. The rates apply based on the number of classes you are attending and the number of children enrolling from one household. Please visit www.ifetayo.org/family to begin your registration process.
2009-2010 Class Offerings
Classes offered include:
Dance: African, Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop
Music: Traditional Instruments: Brazilian Percussion, African Drumming (Djimbe, Kutiro, and Sabar) & Conga
Music: Contemporary Instruments: Guitar, Trap Drumming, Piano & Voice
Drama: Acting & Toddler Creative Poetry Expressions
Visual Arts: Costume/Fashion Design, Painting, Sketching & Drawing, Jewelry (Beading) & Sculpture
Martial Arts: Capoiera (Brazilian Martial Art), Tae Kwon Do
Health & Well Being: Pilates, Yoga, Stretch & Tone Movement
Classes are held on Saturdays and range from beginner to pre-professional level.
For additional information on Ifetayo's 2009-2010 arts and cultural programming, please contact - info@ifetayo.org
Register Online at
www.ifetayo.org/family
Thank You for Joining the Spirit of Living Culture and Building Community at Ifetayo!
About Ifetayo
Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, Inc. is a non-profit organization that utilizes arts and culture as a means to heal and develop communities of the African Diaspora. For over 20 years, Ifetayo has offered African-centered programming to develop cultural awareness, provide arts instruction, strengthen academic support, and to enhance health and well being. Our mission is to prepare young people and their families for all aspects of their lives through comprehensive and holistic programs that help to empower them to become self-sufficient and productive adults who are actively engaged in the improvement of their communities.
Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy's Arts and Cultural teaching faculty consists of world renowned artist, educators, and scholars.
Find out more about Ifetayo at www.Ifetayo.org
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Thank
You for Joining in the Spirit of Living Culture
and Building Community!
Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy
629 A East 35th Street, Suite #2
Brooklyn, New York 11203
Phone: 718-856-1123
Fax: 718-856-1192
Website: www.Ifetayo.org
Email: info@Ifetayo.org |
