Girls Mentoring
Girls After School Leadership and Dance Academy
(Operating under Atlanta S.E.E.Ds Inc.® – Self-Esteem Empowerment and Education through Dance)
Only 45 girls are accepted in this program on a rolling year basis (it does not end or conclude at the end of each school year). Once accepted she is part of the program until she has achieved all her goals. Girls can be wait listed. The program continues as an option during our summer camp season.
Our Philosophy
We present to girls, the finest instruction in Performing Arts along with programming that promotes self-discovery and self-actualization. We provide mentorship at a very high level and prepare girls for independence.
The Mission
Mentor young women in order to create healthy and strong individuals who are socially and fiscally responsible to themselves and their community. This is accomplished through the vehicle of performing arts classes, talking circles, journal writing and presentations.
Goals For each girl:
To find her own voice and be able to listen to it.
To have better self-esteem and confidence.
To be able to plan and achieve goals, generate choices, create options, resources and support.
To be ready to face financial independence.
To have respect, appreciation and be able to care for her own body.
To respect, appreciate and be able to care for others in the community.
To respect and appreciate diversity and culture.
Why is the program special?
Our Covid Adaptation to the Program
Eligibility
Pre-requisites
What does a typical day look like?
Elementary School:
Block A:
8:00am to 8:15am (Arrive at the studio and get set up at designated seating area)
8:30am to 11:15am (Daily Math and ELA) - with in person academic oversight
11:15am to 1:00pm (Lunch, Rest or Connect with a tutor or academic coach to discuss any needs or homework)
Block B:
1:00pm to 2:00pm (Social Studies/Science rotated) - with in person academic oversight
2:00pm to 2:30pm (Connect with a tutor or academic coach to discuss any needs and homework)
Block C:
3:00pm to 3:45pm (Chosen Dance Class or go home or do homework)
4:00pm to 4:45pm (Chosen Dance Class or go home or do homework)
5:00pm to 6:30p (Chosen Dance Class or go home or do homework)
OR
Anytime between 3pm and 6pm (Connect with Ms. Liezel for Life Coaching/emotional support for 30 mins)
Middle and High School:
Period 1-2:
8:00am to 8:15am (Arrive at the studio and get set up at designated seating area)
8:30am to 11:00am (Self-directed or supported school time)
11:00am to 12:00pm (Connect with a tutor or academic coach to discuss any needs or homework)
Period 3-5:
12:00pm to 4:00pm (Self-directed or supported school time)
4:00pm to 5:00pm (Connect with a tutor or academic coach to discuss any needs or homework)
Block C:
5:00pm to 6:30pm (Chosen Dance Class or Homework)
OR
Anytime between 3pm and 8pm (Connect with Ms. Liezel for Life Coaching/emotional support for 30 mins)
***We can accomodate exceptions for kids who have to start earlier
Life-Skills/Leadership Development Lessons (Age appropriate): - not exhaustive
Performing Arts Lessons
| Day | 3pm to 3:45pm | 4:00pm to 4:45pm | 4:00pm to 4:45pm | 5:00pm to 6:30pm | 5:00pm to 6:30pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Pre-K to 2nd Grade Improv | M.S and H.S Life Coaching | Musical Theater | Vocals & Stage Coaching | Open |
| Tuesday | Itty Ballet/Tap Combo | Fundamentals of Ballet | Open | Ballet Variations | Boys Hip-Hop |
| Wednesday | Pre-K to 2nd Grade Rhythm & Flow Dance | Beginner World Dance | KOS Irish | Advanced World Dance | KOS Irish |
| Thursday | Pre-K to 2nd Grade Props, Dance & Games | Elementary School Life Coaching | Open | Advanced Hip-Hop & Contemporary | Open |
| Friday | Pre-K to 2nd Grade Ballet/Tap Combo | Sassy Jazz | Open | Lyrical & Contemporary | Advanced Jazz |
| Saturday | Acrobatics(10am) | Flexco Junior Prep Class (11am) | Flexco Junior Rehearsal (12pm) | Open/Intermediate Tap (2pm) | Open |