Discover Chosen For The Arts

 Chosen For The Arts is set to provide a rich assortment of courses, spanning areas such as painting, sculpture, graphic design, and more. Our instructors, who bring a wealth of experience, are dedicated to fueling students' growth and assisting them in reaching their artistic objectives. In our upcoming 2023 Fall session, participants will immerse themselves in hands-on arts education and training. Notable highlights of this experience encompass captivating field trips to local museums and professional art studios, as well as engaging workshops in the realms of dance and visual arts. 

Further details can be found below: 

Program Objective:

Our program, seeks to create a nurturing and all-encompassing space for the youth of Savannah, GA. This program will include classes designed for children with autism, prediabetes and diabetes. Our primary goal is to encourage physical fitness, enhance overall well-being, facilitate social engagement, and provide nutritional guidance through Afrobeat's dance and related activities. These objectives will be pursued throughout the year, ensuring a holistic approach to youth development.

Program Mission:

Chosen For the Arts is committed to transforming the lives of youth through the power of Afrobeat's dance with our Choose to Move dance program. Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and nurturing space where youth, including those with health concerns with a focus on diabetics and autism, can discover their strength, build resilience, and foster a sense of belonging.

We believe in the transformative potential of dance as a tool for promoting physical fitness, building self-confidence, nurturing social connections, and cultivating a healthy relationship with nutrition. Through Afrobeat's dance, we aim to instill the values of perseverance, acceptance, and a joyous celebration of diversity. Our ultimate mission is to shape a generation of youth who, despite their diverse backgrounds and personal hurdles, choose to move forward, embracing health, happiness, and a vibrant, fulfilling life.

  Freedom Builders is a kids STEAM program, an educational initiative designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in children by integrating various aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) disciplines.

 Our curriculum covers three main areas: performing, harnessing creative energy, and embodying fictional characters. Engaging in fun and imaginative play fosters the development of improvisational skills while imparting crucial lessons in collaboration, empathy, and teamwork. Our youngest participants will delve into theatre games and high-energy activities that serve as a foundation for learning. The culmination of our program includes a final class showcase, where students can proudly display their talents to friends and family. 

 We extend a warm invitation to K-12 students to delve into the world of movement arts! Our community classes provide exciting chances to explore various dance styles, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary.   

All CFTA programs are open to eligible residents of the City of Savannah. Our reduced fee program is accessible to qualifying youth and adults with the required documentation, such as SCCPSS Free or Reduced Lunch form, TANF, SNAP, or qualifying income tax statement.

For those who do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are in a single-parent household with a total income less than $60,000 or a two-parent household with a combined income less than $75,000.