HOMESTEAD
Homestead Housing Authority,
31263 SW 136 Way, Unit #293
As of Summer 2009 we have a new classroom on site at the Homestead Housing Authority. Since 2004 boys and girls ages 5-18 have participated in the Thomas Armour Youth Ballet’s scholarship program.
A classroom was converted into a dance studio and equipped with floor-to-ceiling mirrors, a professionally raised wood floor, and ballet barres. Throughout the year and during the summer teachers incorporate age-appropriate dance enrichment classes which include dance history, vocabulary, and classroom etiquette. Ballet shoes, leotards and tights are fitted, purchased, and delivered to the children thanks to a national dance supply business that has joined the collaboration. Through this organization, the Thomas Armour Youth Ballet is able to purchase and fit the clothes and shoes at a minimal cost.
Information regarding the free classes goes out to the community in English, Spanish and Creole at the beginning of the school year.
Twice a year students of all levels showcase what they have learned to friends and family during an in studio performance that is free and open to the public.
Success stories of our South Dade Farm Workers Camp outreach include:
In 2007, with the cooperation of the Concert Association of South Florida, 45 children were able to receive complimentary tickets to attend a performance by Ballet Folklorico de Mexico at the Adrienne Arsht Center.
That same year, complimentary tickets were also given to the children and their families to attend a performance of Cinderella by American Ballet Theater at the Arsht Center. For most of the children and their parents this was the first time they had attended a performance and the first time they have been inside a performing arts center.
Driving Directions to Homestead Housing Authority:
31263 SW 136th Way #293, Miami, FL 33090
From North:
Take Turnpike South to Campbell Dr./312th St. exit, make right (East), go down to 137th Ave.
Cross over 137th Ave.
(Destination will be on the right)
From South:
Take Turnpike North to Campbell Dr./312th St. exit, make left (East) , go down to 137th Ave.
Cross over 137th Ave.
(Destination will be on the right)
The 2012 Summer Program will run for 8 weeks, beginning on Monday, June 18th and ending on Thursday, August 9th. Registration will begin on Monday, March 26th, 2012.
Please fill out all forms completely. Keep the top page for your records. Mail forms and payment prior to June 18th to:
Thomas Armour Youth Ballet, 5818 SW 73rd Street, South Miami FL 33143
Homestead Summer 2012 Registration:
- Download the Summer 2012 Registration form in English
- Download the Summer 2012 Registration form in Spanish
- Download the Summer 2012 Registration form in Creole