Did You Know?

There is so much research on the positive effects that the arts have on the lives of inner-city youth that we could not possibly present it all! So, we decided to just provide you with a few interesting tidbits to help your understanding of why your support is so important to our endeavors.  After exploring these articles, be sure to click the donate button and join the movement.

Transference and the theory of giftedness

There is a concept called "transference" that describes the magnificent effect on learning when children are able to develop task commitment in areas of interest. This concept is explored deeply by Joseph Renzulli, researcher and creator of the theory of giftedness.

Evidence of the positive impact of the arts

There is undisputable evidence of the impact the arts has on all children.  Many organizations and the federal government have sponsored the research used to provide evidence of the importance of getting children involved in the arts in and out of schools. 

Exploring the research of dance on children

There is research that dance, which one would think impacts a child's mathematical skills only, also has a positive effect on learning text and written language. The National Endowment for the Arts sponsored a research report that explored this concept and many others.