VISION & INTENTION
Light The Stage Community Arts & Education is committed to the arts and arts education as a means of personal growth, empowerment and transformation. We offer numerous services and opportunities which include learning, special projects and events. We are open to working with people of all ages and are an inclusive organization. We are passionate about the arts, creating, healing, growth and community.
We strive to provide accessible and affordable performing arts programming committed to ongoing curriculum development which contributes to the growth of the whole person, through the arts, harnessing personal strengths and inner power. Supporting and encouraging creativity in a safe, inclusive and compassionate learning space through heart-centered teaching approaches.
We strive to provide accessible and affordable performing arts programming committed to ongoing curriculum development which contributes to the growth of the whole person, through the arts, harnessing personal strengths and inner power. Supporting and encouraging creativity in a safe, inclusive and compassionate learning space through heart-centered teaching approaches.
6 PILLARS
Light The Stage Community Arts & Education has created six pillars on which it stands. Our intention is to offer a variety of opportunities that contribute positively to families, communities, events, schools and local organizations.
Our pillars are:
(1) non-violent communication
(2) heart centered being
(3) community mindfulness
(4) self awareness & leading by example
(5) inclusive language/behavior
(6) development of creative skills
Our pillars are:
(1) non-violent communication
(2) heart centered being
(3) community mindfulness
(4) self awareness & leading by example
(5) inclusive language/behavior
(6) development of creative skills
GOALS
- Employment & Volunteer opportunities for professional and emerging artists, performers and educators.
- Year Round Programming (on and off site) YES WE ARE LOOKING FOR A PERMANENT HOME!
- Weekly Classes / Fall :: Winter :: Spring :: Summer
- Performance Ensembles & Opportunities
- Community Partnerships connecting us with families, schools, organizations and communities, locally, provincially and nationally.
- Artists In Classrooms (Residency)
- Artist Mentorship Program for Emerging Artists
- Summer Camps
"Jessi Nicholson and Light the Stage are on to something; helping people to connect on a soul level."
Hector Johnson,
Lion King Cast Member
Toronto Production