We believe that all children are capable of learning and that all things are possible through perseverance and challenges.
Talent alone is not the vehicle through which success is attained; rather, it is passion, dedication, hard work and drive that steers a person through his/her creative journey.
Many children struggle academically, socially and emotionally, as well as those who have gifts, talents and skills that have been overlooked, or have been pushed aside due to lack of support and possible feelings of not being good enough.
Soul Xpressions is an organization that fosters education and discovers, develops and displays youths artistic gifts and talents through creative arts and education.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a platform where young people can learn, explore and grow their body, mind, spirit and talent through immersive arts experiences, black history education, and curated coaching. Young people engage in activities that promote self-esteem, and allow them to discover, develop and display their given gifts to grow academically, emotionally and socially.
Our Work
Following the last year of crisis and restriction, children are ready to experience learning in new and creative ways. We’ve designed an immersive, one day a week experience for 3rd and 4th graders that brings all the key elements of SX Fall learning directly to area youth.
Quality Curriculum
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Participants are immersed in grade-level and developmentally appropriate activities.
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Lessons are built on the foundation of the African-American experience in dance, music, and visual arts.
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Activities incorporate writing, oral presentation, reading, and scientific principles.
Skilled Staff
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Soul Xpressions employs qualified teachers, coaches and counselors each with experience in public schooling and sports-based youth engagement.
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All staff receive mandatory content- based training.
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All staff receive mandated safety and emergency response training.
Research-Based Program Features
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Soul Xpressions infuses elements of CASELs five, inter-related areas of socio-emotional Competence into each learning module
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Brief, “kid-friendly surveys offer participants the opportunity to reflect on the demonstration experience and share feedback that will inform future camp experiences
We Believe
It is important to equip EVERY child with tools to prosper, to provide them with access to meaningful experiences, and empower them with the knowledge that they can become accomplished citizens – thriving in their lives.
Body
Soul Xpressions focuses on educating and empowering youth to realize their talents, gifts and potential to become well rounded and successful citizens.
Mind
Soul Xpressions works to develop the whole child – mind, body, spirit and talent – through an interactive educational journey.
Talent
This journey starts with the belief that a young person’s innate power must be the source of motivation. Lack of confidence, access to opportunity, history of neglect, rejection or low self-esteem need not define their outcomes.
Spirit
We support children as they develop the capacity to achieve through purposeful activation of inherent qualities.
