“We cannot tell the children that there is no hope.”
impact ARTS
Calling all Norfolk parents! Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to keep your kids active and learning? Impact Arts offers a range of classes in dance, visual arts, musical theatre, and culinary arts. Enroll your child and watch their creativity soar!
Research shows that when children are involved in arts classes, they develop stronger social and emotional skills, their performance in school increases and their overall behavior improves. Many children struggle with social-emotional skills. We are building a diverse community for kids from different neighborhoods through the arts!
Participation is FREE. Programs are open to all students in grades 4-7. Dinner is served at 5:45pm and then creativity starts!
To enroll your child, contact Mary Harris at mary@theurcnorfolk.com.
Choose from any of these classes:
Visual Arts - Tues 6-8pm
Students participating in the visual arts enjoy drawing and painting. Some of them never knew how talented they are. And, they love it!
One student comments, “I like when we paint and draw – different types of art.”
Culinary Arts - Tues 6-8pm
Students participating in the culinary arts program will learn how to back cookies and cake from scratch. This program is popular!
A parent comments, “I love the culinary art program. My son has tried a few different things. But he loves the cooking program. He is now trying to cook at home!”
Musical Theatre - Tues 6-8pm
The purpose of musical theatre is to empower the next generation of performers, innovators and collaborators. Through theatre education, we not only foster students’ artistic skills, but develop confident voices, encourage open-mindedness, and build community. Our programs are led by experienced teaching artists who are passionate about championing young people’s stories regardless of background.
A student comments, “My favorite class is Musical Theater. I like drama and the teacher is really nice.”
Hip-Hop Dance Techniques - Tues 6-8pm
Students participating in the dance classes will experience through Baila Fuzion, a performing arts program that features education focusing on self expression, movement, timing, stage presence, and much more. Classes are progressive and students will have the opportunity to perform what they learned alongside company members in their year end showcase.
A parent comments, “IYAP-Norfolk has helped my kids mature with social skills. Dance has helped my daughter blossom. He is lighter in heart, despite her heavier size for her age. She has grown a lot!”
