PERFORMING ARTS FOR ALL

Every story matters. Every voice belongs.

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MISSION

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Expand access to performing arts education for young people, regardless of skill level or financial circumstances.

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VISION

A world where all young people can access the transformative power of the performing arts, enabling them to build essential life skills, foster deeper connections, and develop a lasting sense of empathy.

OUR KEY PRINCIPLES

  • CONNECT

    Less phone. More heart.

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  • COMMUNICATE

    Your voice matters.

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  • COMMIT

    High fives for going all in—you showed up, gave your best, and didn’t quit.

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  • BE PRESENT

    Practicing mindfulness & mental wellness.

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  • BRING JOY

    Self expression through the arts is freeing. Let’s play!

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WHAT WE OFFER

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    Our Programs

    Inclusive storytelling workshops before, during, or after school for elementary, middle and high school students.

    Learn more
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    Teacher Training

    Intensive trainings for teaching artists interested in teaching with BTB and/or performing arts education generally

    Click here for recent training on IG

THROUGH OUR PROGRAMMING, BTB YOUTH WILL…

  1. Learn and develop skills taught in the performing arts to help with social skills in life. This includes a body warmup, vocal warmup and work on musical theatre and pop material depending on the program for every class.

  2. Create genuine connection with themselves and others with a focus on mental wellness.

  3. Perform/Create/Build a show (sometimes with their own stories), utilizing all aspects of the arts, building community and confidence in one’s voice and expression.

Interested in having BTB at your school or program?

Established 2024.

Nationwide

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS