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Performing Arts Troupe
"Igniting the Flames Within Our Youth"
Mission/Principles
Mission Statement
To use the performing arts to engage and develop young people in order for them to positively impact themselves, their community and the world.
Principles of BLAZEN
1. SAFE SPACE: An atmosphere where young people feel physically, mentally, and spiritually free enabling them to, respect, express, grow, and teach. In a Safe Space, we agree to respect our differences and honor our similarities. Safe Space is essential to perpetuating growth in young people because they begin to feel free discussing issues of importance to them.
2. YOUTH TO YOUTH COMMUNICATION: Creating an environment where there are young people teaching and learning from other young people, while using adults as a resource will have substantial impact because peers listen to peers.
3. CULTURAL COMPETANCY: Creating a space for young people from different backgrounds together and engaging them in honest dialogue, where boundaries can be broken and the door to understanding opened.
4. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Utilizing the previous three principles as the basis for programming ideas will help provide the tools, support and opportunity for young people to become leaders.
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