LIFT Performing Arts

The purpose of LIFT is to empower and equip youth for life through the disciplines of the arts and performance. LIFT addresses personal development and achievement academically, socially, artistically, and spiritually in our students. We want them:

• Learning that God has made them for a purpose
• Inspired to reach full potential
• Fulfilling God's purpose in their lives and find deep meaning
• Transformed into agents of positive change in their community

Currently LIFT Performing Arts is made up of four teams. These teams include acrobatics, drumming, dance, and spoken word. The children on the teams are being challenged to increase their level of effort and accomplishment. LIFT affords an opportunity for the children to LIFT their voices, talents, and lives in celebration.

For the children involved the sense of pride at "being on the team" is significant. The acrobatics team is already performing at local venues including churches, nursing homes and block parties. It is great to see the progress that comes through the children's hard work and accomplishment.

It is our hope that LIFT Performing Arts will lift the hearts of the community as a whole. With your support we are confident that we will see our students:

• LIFT their eyes to see new horizons
• LIFT their aspirations to see increased potential
• LIFT their efforts to reach for more than they have dreamed of
• LIFT their lives to be of service to the King

Impact of the Arts on children

(Source - Americans for the Arts - 2002)

• Develops a sense of craftsmanship, quality task performance, and goal-setting – skills needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
• Strengthens problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, adding to overall academic achievement
• Teaches children life skills such as articulating a vision; learning to solve problems and make decisions; building self-confidence and self-discipline; accepting responsibility to complete tasks from start to finish

Heather Headley talks about the importance of God, the arts and LIFT Performing Arts

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