Ankh Academy of Arts & Jump
“Culturally Relevant Arts Education is a method of teaching that adapts instructional tools and content to relate to the cultural affinity of students. It's a pedagogy that empowers students intellectually, socially, emotionally, and politically by using cultural references to impart knowledge.”
- Ladson Billings.
Our VISION:
Not all our students will end up in the arts, but they will be in all levels of society, and by implementing the C.R.A.E framework (Culturally Relevant Arts Education), Ankh Academy Of The Arts is committed to embracing the diverse makeup of our student population. We are committed to using dance to empower our students' intrinsic selves and encourage them to amplify their voices in whatever field they ultimately choose in life. This framework ensures that students. Diversifying Dance content, from all different cultures, increases their understanding of different races/ethnic groups and how we relate to the world, while creating culturally confident leaders of tomorrow..
