MENTORSHIP

BABEL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

NURTURING YOUNG ARTISTS

The BABEL Mentorship Program nurtures the social, emotional, and artistic development of BIPOC dancers aged 12 to 18 in Upper Manhattan. This free and intimate program selects seven talented dancers from low-income backgrounds to form a cohort, allowing them to participate in private classes that give their artistry the attention it deserves. We use contemporary dance to empower students to develop self-awareness, build self-esteem, and share their story. By emphasizing dance as a tool for advocacy, community building, and storytelling, we invite young dancers to discover their artistic voices and nurture a new generation of self-aware artists and trailblazers committed to making a transformative societal impact.