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| MDYUC Honored by Skillman Foundation in Detroit Free Press YAK Article |
 Posted by youngpop on: Thursday 20 September @ 21:41:34
The "YAK" is a special section of the the Free Press that caters to youth. With a readership of over 300,000, this is also delivered to many Detroit Public Schools. Once per week, the Skillman Foundation puts a spotlight on organizations or programs they have supported and the Sept. 18, 2007 edition featured "Youth Under Construction: Sing, Dance and Rap to Different Beat." This full-page article displayed 3 photos of the group. From a November, 2004 picture taken at a parade in Royal Oak, with "YAK," the furry mascot of the newspaper section, to a shot of the group that performed at the Mich. State Fair on Labor Day weekend 2007.
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| S. Oakland YMCA To Host Award-Winning MDYUC Performing Arts Program & Live Event |
Posted by youngpop on: Saturday 07 July @ 01:33:49
ROYAL OAK- It's showtime! This Friday, August 24, 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm, the youth involved in a summer Performing Arts Training Course are going to present the positive, nationally award-winning music of Youth Under Construction, in live concert-style performance. This event is at the South Oakland Family YMCA on 1016 West 11 Mile Rd., just east of Woodward in Royal Oak this Friday night, and we would like to invite any and all youth and adults connected to your organization to attend. The event begins at 6:30 and lasts until 8:30, and is ALL-AGES friendly.
Youth Under Construction presentations and programs can work for your organization- call 248-545-4411 for more information on how we can collaborate.
CLICK HERE to download the EVENT FLYER
This was the announcement that brought the youth into the program:
ATTENTION: All singers, dancers, rappers, MC’s- Got talent, “all dressed up- with nowhere to go”? Now you can develop your talent and skills with a program based on the music CD by Detroit area group, “Youth Under Construction,” winner of four National Top-Level Awards. The South Oakland YMCA in Royal Oak continues to support innovative programs that inspire youth to be their best. Many youth learn performing basics and need a platform and an opportunity to "let their light shine." The Youth Under Construction "Show Zone" program does just that. Using a system that places them in a "Performance Matrix," they work together as a team, to create and present at the program's "Closing Concert." This is a well-attended and publicized event, open to the public. The first session of this award-winning program began on Wed., July 11. **NEW** to this course is a Performance Training Video DVD that works with the color coded Matrix to help students prepare in their spare time.
100% of students that have graduated from the course report that it improved their self-confidence as a performer.
“We recognize the need for youth to be involved in positive activities in the after- school hours,” says Kendall Leone, Youth and Family Programs Manager. “The Youth Under Construction program welcomes parent involvment, making this YMCA the perfect one-stop for families to come together.”
Myndi Cason, mother of three youth that enrolled in the program last November states, “There is no other program out there like this. I always felt that there would be someone out there doing what they are doing, ... for years I have been on my kids about the type of music they listen to and the type of messages they’re putting out there in the music and the videos. Some of the content is derogatory to the young ladies and I thank God for Youth Under Construction, and I am very glad my kids were able to be a part of this. It’s a wonderful thing!”
Click HERE to visit the YMCA- Youth Under Construction Updates Page
Click HERE to go to the Show Zone Info Page
Click to download the Enrollment- Registration Package
Download, print, complete and bring to the Youth Under Construction office in Royal Oak. You will be able to pick up the enrollment kit at that time. Call 248-545-4411 to arrange pick up.
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| Brightmoor-area Youth presents Live Performance |
Posted by youngpop on: Saturday 05 May @ 00:30:18
Just a few short months ago, the Youth Under Construction program started work in Detroit’s Brightmoor community. The program combines the performing arts with character education and has proven to shift student’s attitudes towards respect for others while building their self-confidence.
On Friday, May 4th, youth of various ages and talent levels presented a live demonstration of their skills as adapted to our award-winning, clean-lyric positive music program. A large number of residents from the community came together to celebrate this evening with us. We were also honored by the fact that Mr. Robert Thornton, Programs Officer for the Skillman Foundation, was a part of the introductions.
It has been a blessing to work with these youth who, thanks to the Skillman Foundation, were scholarshipped into the program. Please share information about our program with anyone you believe may be interested- we thank you in advance for that and truly hope you can join us at a future event!
EVENT INFORMATION:
The Brightmoor Community Center
and
Mello-D’s “Youth Under Construction”
presented
The Brightmoor Youth Under Construction Closing Concert
Friday, May 4, 2007, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Featuring Live Music, Dance & Light Show
All-ages, Family Friendly- A Celebration for the Positive Youth in this Community
CLICK HERE TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE BRIGHTMOOR YOUTH UNDER CONSTRUCTION PAGE
Brightmoor Community Center
14451 Burt Rd., Detroit, MI 48223
For more information:
http://brightmoorcommunitycenter.org/
313-531-0305
Sponsored by the Skillman Foundation
Click here to view a photo of the group
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| Skillman Grant brings MDYUC to Southwest Detroit's Latino Family Services |
Posted by youngpop on: Monday 11 December @ 01:13:20
Popular for it's fabulous eateries, southwest Detroit's Mexicantown district is now home to a powerful project proven to benefit youth. Thanks to the Skillman Foundation's "Good Neighborhoods Initiative" (GNI) grant program, Latino Family Services (LFS) will host the award-winning "Youth Under Construction" program.
The program is designed to build confidence and provide performing arts instruction for students at various skill levels. About a dozen youth from ages 10-15 will took part in a live presentation for the southwest Detroit community on Tuesday, December 19. The newly trained Youth Under Construction performers sang, danced, rapped and demonstrated their skills. The event was open to the public. Also included were presentations from other performing groups working at LFS and a special Holiday Celebration segment. For more info about LFS, call 313-841-7380. Check back soon for updates on this awesome initiative! For more info:
Visit the MDYUC "a lo Latino" Web Page
Click here to see photos of the group in progress
Click to download the Michigan Chronicle Newspaper Article
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| Youth Under Construction Live Show Selected by Mich. Humanities Council! |
Posted by youngpop on: Sunday 27 August @ 04:00:07
With four National Top Level Awards for our CD release to date, now the LIVE SHOW has been honored by one of Michigan's top Artist-supporting agencies! Schools and non-profit organizations now have the opportunity to receive a grant for portion of our presentation fees. The application process is simple and due Aug. 25th. Feel free to contact us for more information on how we can bring our dynamic stage show to your school or special event by calling 248-545-4411 or email us through the contact link at the top right of this page.
More info about the grant process can be found by clicking HERE.
To view our listing in their online directory, click HERE.
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