Our Programs

We aim to increase the connection between body and mind, foster an appreciation for Afro-centric movement and music, and boost self- confidence. Our dance classes will also have elements of team building and networking as participants learn to see and treat each other as valued members of a group.

● African Drumming - Experienced drummers from different African countries will share their talent and impart their skills upon participants, members and non-members.

● African Arts - With art being an important part of African Culture, we will connect youth with artists from all mediums, encouraging them to find a sense of unity with their peers whilst encouraging individual expression. There will be space and time provided to explore their inner artist’s voice, under the guidance and instruction of Artists from the African-Canadian Community who wish to generously volunteer their time to these young ones.

● Graphic Design - As the world continues to push technological evolution and innovation, it is imperative that our youth find their place in this computer-driven market. Classes in Graphic Design will arm our young participants with skills they would not otherwise have a chance to acquire without expensive course fees and access to  higher institutional education. Industry professionals will offer both virtual and in-person courses to introduce students to professional software and instruct them in the creation of drawings, logos, magazine layouts and other publication styles.  

● Web Design - Participants will be offered the chance to learn how to design websites with user experience in mind, as well as how to structure the contents of these sites. There will be both in-person and virtual instruction on visual design, typography and image preparation for the web. While many adolescents dabble in web design for fun, learning the right methods with the most effective tools can increase self-sufficiency and self-belief, while arming them with a marketable and transferable skill.

● Videography and Photography - Participants will be instructed in this beginner course that will be designed to accelerate the learning process through action-based lessons. Students will be educated in aperture, shutter speed, and ISO settings, color, light, and design Techniques, capturing motion in photos and more by professionals from the African diaspora.

● Music Production - As more and more people begin their musical careers online, good production value and competent engineering serve to give artists an edge over other hopeful superstars. For black youth, particularly those of African and Caribbean descent, music has always been a safe way to express their emotions, putting joy, pain, frustration and hope to a beat that allows for a safe expression of feelings that may overwhelm them. Participants will be given the opportunity to learn the technical aspects of music production, including how sound is translated into audio signals, recording techniques, and effects such as reverb, delay, and compression.

● Sound Engineering - For learners who want to take their musical skills to the next level or increase self-sufficiency and cut down on costs, we will also offer Sound Engineering classes where they will be taught  pre-production techniques, recording, editing, mixing and mastering, and other valuable skills all in a real music studio on site.