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PERFORMING ARTS FOR ALL

Creating opportunities for young people to connect, communicate and commit — on stage and in life.

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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.

THE BTB WAY

  • CONNECT

    Less phone. More heart.

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  • COMMUNICATE

    Your voice matters.

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  • COMMIT

    Show up and give your best effort.

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  • PRACTICE

    Having a process builds confidence.

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  • BE PRESENT

    Be the gift.

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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.

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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.

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

Interested in having BTB at your school or program?

Established 2025.

Nationwide

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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