Ice cream, art showcase, and performances!

Kids, families, and friends - join the Summer of HeART participants and artists for a joyful celebration of achievement. Featuring an artist showcase, performances by Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company, and an ice cream social. This free event invites you to celebrate with one another, YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and ice cream provided.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free workshop invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Theater workshop led by Dana Pittman. Jump into a story of your own creation! In our creative drama sessions, you’ll learn how to use your mind, bodies, and imaginations to tell a story. 

• Music and songwriting workshop with Kyle Love. Cultivate your original sound and inner voice using unique writing techniques in a safe space to express yourself.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free eight-week series invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Youth Congolese Drumming and Dancing with Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company:

  • Learn the art of Congolese drumming! Students will learn the basic techniques for hand drumming along with songs and accompanying instrumentation as they learn a variety of traditional Congolese rhythms. Drums and instruments will be provided on a first come first served basis and participants are also welcome to bring their own instruments. Sessions will be taught by members of the Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company along with the company founder Biza Sompa (born and trained in Congo - Brazzaville). Students will be invited to participate in a final performance with the company at the end of the program.

  • Join us for this one-of-a-kind opportunity for your child to learn Congolese dance! Dancers will learn a variety of basic movements for Congolese cultural and contemporary dances. Participants should wear loose clothing or dancewear that allows for free movement and be prepared to dance in bare feet (unless outside). Sessions will be taught by members of the Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company along with the company founder Biza Sompa (born and trained in Congo - Brazzaville). Students will be invited to participate in a final performance with the company at the end of the program.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free eight-week series invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Science Savvy Kids Club workshops led by Tamara Tucker-Ibarisha. Do you love science? Do you like to investigate and explore? If you do, then the Savvy Science Kids Club is just for you! We will investigate the world around us using the process of science and techniques that span the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Each session will be centered around a new theme and will include dynamic lessons, hands-on lab activities, and a project that kids can take home. We will also talk about careers in STEM and meet professionals from those fields! Activities are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and are designed to engage all learners.

  • June 27: Human Body Boot Camp: Explorations in Anatomy and Physiology

  • July 25: All Creatures Great and Small: Investigations in Organismal Biology

  • August 15: Potions and Poisons: Fun with Liquid Science and Chemistry 

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free eight-week series invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Theater workshops led by Dana Pittman and Josh McDaniel.

• Sculpture, print-making, papermaking, ceramics, and paper mache with Anna Schwartz.

• Music and songwriting workshops with Kyle Love.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free eight-week series invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Improv theater workshops led by Josh McDaniel. A fun introduction to theater and improv comedy through games and activities. Option to perform at the Summer of HeART celebration in August!

• Sculpture, print-making, papermaking, ceramics, and paper mache with Anna Schwartz. Explore various art forms and try something new. Walk away with a finished product or work on your project over the course of several days and weeks.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free workshop invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Theater workshop led by Dana Pittman. Jump into a story of your own creation! In our creative drama sessions, you’ll learn how to use your mind, bodies, and imaginations to tell a story. 

• Music and songwriting workshop with Kyle Love. Cultivate your original sound and inner voice using unique writing techniques in a safe space to express yourself.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free eight-week series invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Youth Congolese Drumming and Dancing with Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company:

  • Learn the art of Congolese drumming! Students will learn the basic techniques for hand drumming along with songs and accompanying instrumentation as they learn a variety of traditional Congolese rhythms. Drums and instruments will be provided on a first come first served basis and participants are also welcome to bring their own instruments. Sessions will be taught by members of the Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company along with the company founder Biza Sompa (born and trained in Congo - Brazzaville). Students will be invited to participate in a final performance with the company at the end of the program.

  • Join us for this one-of-a-kind opportunity for your child to learn Congolese dance! Dancers will learn a variety of basic movements for Congolese cultural and contemporary dances. Participants should wear loose clothing or dancewear that allows for free movement and be prepared to dance in bare feet (unless outside). Sessions will be taught by members of the Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company along with the company founder Biza Sompa (born and trained in Congo - Brazzaville). Students will be invited to participate in a final performance with the company at the end of the program.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free workshop invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Theater workshop led by Dana Pittman. Jump into a story of your own creation! In our creative drama sessions, you’ll learn how to use your mind, bodies, and imaginations to tell a story. 

• Music and songwriting workshop with Kyle Love. Cultivate your original sound and inner voice using unique writing techniques in a safe space to express yourself.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free eight-week series invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Improv theater workshops led by Josh McDaniel. A fun introduction to theater and improv comedy through games and activities. Option to perform at the Summer of HeART celebration in August!

• Sculpture, print-making, papermaking, ceramics, and paper mache with Anna Schwartz. Explore various art forms and try something new. Walk away with a finished product or work on your project over the course of several days and weeks.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free workshop invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Theater workshop led by Dana Pittman. Jump into a story of your own creation! In our creative drama sessions, you’ll learn how to use your mind, bodies, and imaginations to tell a story. 

• Music and songwriting workshop with Kyle Love. Cultivate your original sound and inner voice using unique writing techniques in a safe space to express yourself.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free eight-week series invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Youth Congolese Drumming and Dancing with Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company:

  • Learn the art of Congolese drumming! Students will learn the basic techniques for hand drumming along with songs and accompanying instrumentation as they learn a variety of traditional Congolese rhythms. Drums and instruments will be provided on a first come first served basis and participants are also welcome to bring their own instruments. Sessions will be taught by members of the Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company along with the company founder Biza Sompa (born and trained in Congo - Brazzaville). Students will be invited to participate in a final performance with the company at the end of the program.

  • Join us for this one-of-a-kind opportunity for your child to learn Congolese dance! Dancers will learn a variety of basic movements for Congolese cultural and contemporary dances. Participants should wear loose clothing or dancewear that allows for free movement and be prepared to dance in bare feet (unless outside). Sessions will be taught by members of the Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company along with the company founder Biza Sompa (born and trained in Congo - Brazzaville). Students will be invited to participate in a final performance with the company at the end of the program.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free workshop invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Theater workshop led by Dana Pittman. Jump into a story of your own creation! In our creative drama sessions, you’ll learn how to use your mind, bodies, and imaginations to tell a story. 

• Music and songwriting workshop with Kyle Love. Cultivate your original sound and inner voice using unique writing techniques in a safe space to express yourself.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free eight-week series invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Improv theater workshops led by Josh McDaniel. A fun introduction to theater and improv comedy through games and activities. Option to perform at the Summer of HeART celebration in August!

• Sculpture, print-making, papermaking, ceramics, and paper mache with Anna Schwartz. Explore various art forms and try something new. Walk away with a finished product or work on your project over the course of several days and weeks.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free workshop invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Theater workshop led by Dana Pittman. Jump into a story of your own creation! In our creative drama sessions, you’ll learn how to use your mind, bodies, and imaginations to tell a story. 

• Music and songwriting workshop with Kyle Love. Cultivate your original sound and inner voice using unique writing techniques in a safe space to express yourself.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free eight-week series invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Youth Congolese Drumming and Dancing with Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company:

  • Learn the art of Congolese drumming! Students will learn the basic techniques for hand drumming along with songs and accompanying instrumentation as they learn a variety of traditional Congolese rhythms. Drums and instruments will be provided on a first come first served basis and participants are also welcome to bring their own instruments. Sessions will be taught by members of the Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company along with the company founder Biza Sompa (born and trained in Congo - Brazzaville). Students will be invited to participate in a final performance with the company at the end of the program.

  • Join us for this one-of-a-kind opportunity for your child to learn Congolese dance! Dancers will learn a variety of basic movements for Congolese cultural and contemporary dances. Participants should wear loose clothing or dancewear that allows for free movement and be prepared to dance in bare feet (unless outside). Sessions will be taught by members of the Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company along with the company founder Biza Sompa (born and trained in Congo - Brazzaville). Students will be invited to participate in a final performance with the company at the end of the program.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free eight-week series invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Science Savvy Kids Club workshops led by Tamara Tucker-Ibarisha. Do you love science? Do you like to investigate and explore? If you do, then the Savvy Science Kids Club is just for you! We will investigate the world around us using the process of science and techniques that span the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Each session will be centered around a new theme and will include dynamic lessons, hands-on lab activities, and a project that kids can take home. We will also talk about careers in STEM and meet professionals from those fields! Activities are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and are designed to engage all learners.

  • June 27: Human Body Boot Camp: Explorations in Anatomy and Physiology

  • July 25: All Creatures Great and Small: Investigations in Organismal Biology

  • August 15: Potions and Poisons: Fun with Liquid Science and Chemistry 

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free eight-week series invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Theater workshops led by Dana Pittman and Josh McDaniel.

• Sculpture, print-making, papermaking, ceramics, and paper mache with Anna Schwartz.

• Music and songwriting workshops with Kyle Love.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.

Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Kids ages 5 & up, express yourself, make art, learn rhythms and explore the world at Summer of HeART with Youth Arts Alliance. This free eight-week series invites you to try new things with YAA teaching artists and community partners. All supplies and a snack provided.

Each day’s activities will be different. The lineup is offered by YAA Teaching Artists & community partners:

• Improv theater workshops led by Josh McDaniel. A fun introduction to theater and improv comedy through games and activities. Option to perform at the Summer of HeART celebration in August!

• Sculpture, print-making, papermaking, ceramics, and paper mache with Anna Schwartz. Explore various art forms and try something new. Walk away with a finished product or work on your project over the course of several days and weeks.

Made possible in part by the United Way of Southeast Michigan, the Barnes & Thornburg Racial and Social Justice Foundation, University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Washtenaw County.