Urban Stage is an arts program offered to all youth regardless of race, religion and economic status.
It is especially structured to offer programming to the underserved and at-risk youth who otherwise would not be afforded the opportunity to study the arts.
Students of the program receive professional instruction from qualified and caring faculty members at no cost.
The students are featured at Christmas and in the Spring in a dinner style performance for family, friends, and the community, complete with costumes, props and stage decorations.
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Joni Prince, Founding Director
Joni Prince has an extensive background in the performing arts and 29 years of teaching experience.
Ms. Prince is an extraordinary technician who received the “Best Choreographer” and “Top Faculty” award for original choreographed works and traveled as a judge for national dance competitions and guest faculty. She has served on the board of directors for the Pinellas Dance Teachers Association and her memberships have included Professional Dance Teachers Association and Dance Masters of America.
Ms. Prince founded Suncoast Academy in Florida, MasterPeace Dance Ministries and 4th Wall Youth Outreach in West Virginia;. Joni Prince was named “Hometown Hero” by WSAZ in 2003 for her ministry through the arts.
