About the Youth Talent Showcase

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Welcome to the official blog of the Youth Talent Showcase at the Union Project. The Youth Talent Showcase brings together Pittsburgh area youth by providing a safe outlet for creative development through workshops, performances, and positive feedback from professional artists, mentors and peers.

Would you like to participate at the next Youth Talent Showcase? Please contact Jeffrey at Jeffrey@unionproject.org or 412-363-4550 x 26 for more information.

About the Union Project

The Union Project is located at 801 N. Negley Avenue at the corner of Stanton Avenue and is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing community space to connect, create, and celebrate.

The Union Project brings Pittsburgh communities together through mission-based businesses and community events for youth and adults. The Union Project’s businesses include stained glass restoration, a ceramics studio and co-op, office and events space rental, and Eat UP café and catering. The Union Project also provides a teaching environment that allows individuals with barriers to employment to attain specialized job skills, take pride in their work, and connect with the local community.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Dance Workshop and June Showcase...Get Excited!!









Thank you to all those who participated in the dance workshop led by Verna Vaughn on Tuesday May 5th!

Thee workshop consisted of some dancing fundamentals, such as proper posture, stance and technique, as well as some inspiring words from professional dancer and choreographer Verna Vaughn herself.

Vera was assisted by another professional dancer Sheena, who led close to 22 girls in an improvised selection which pulled together the technical aspects Verna taught and created a lively performance.


And don't forget to sign up for:

YTS REMIX
The Culminating June Performance
TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND
AT THE UNION PROJECT
7-9 PM

801 North Negley Ave
Pittsburgh Pa 15206

Artist Panelists: Kim El, Jamillia Kamara & Verna Vaughn

Contact: Jeffery Dorsey at 412.596.6667.

*****Participants Must Be Registered Prior
to the Showcase in Order to Participate*****

Sign Up Today!
Email Jamillia Kamara
At jnk12@pitt.edu to register
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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Thank You, Stay Tuned and Don't Miss Out!























Thanks to all who participated in the Spoken Word Workshop held on Tuesday night!

Special thanks to Kim El for her dedication to using her 30+ years of experience with spoken word as a medium to encourage positive expression in Pittsburgh youth.


ATTENTION: Rappers, Dancers, Singers and all Performing Artists!

The next YTS workshop will be held Tuesday, May 5th at 7pm with professional dance choreographer Verna Vaughn. The workshop will focus on important aspects of dance performance including stage presence, effective movement and connection with the audience. Call Jeffrey at 412 363 4550 x26 or email jeffrey@unionproject.org and sign up today!
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Friday, March 27, 2009

Announcing the Spoken Word Workshop, Tuesday April 7th at 7pm





Tuesday.
April 7th.
7pm.
801 N. Negley Ave

Be There.






Under the leadership of professional playwright and poet Kim El assisted by spoken word artist Jamillia Kamara, participants will have the opportunity to share their spoken word poetry with fellow writer attendees and receive critique from a leading professional in the field.

Don't miss out! Sign up today!

Call 412-363-4550 x 26 or Email
Jefferey@unionproject.org
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Photo Updates!

Missed YTS on March 3rd?


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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Next YTS

Things are changing... and in a good way! So hold onto your seats!

The next Youth Talent Showcase will be March 3rd at 7pm!

Contact Jeffrey at 412-363-4550 x 26 or jeffrey@unionproject.org for more details!


P.S. Are you an emerging blogger wants a good outlet? Are you looking to build your resume in writing and computer skills? The YTS blog might be the place for you! More information to come soon.
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Monday, October 20, 2008

Next Youth Talent Showcase is DEC 2nd!



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Monday, August 25, 2008

Check out our partners!

Did you know that the Youth Talent Showcase has some amazing partners?

Hip Hop On L.O.C.K. Project has launched a brand new website - check it out!

The HIP HOP ON L.O.C.K. PROJECT is an arts education program in which youth's ages 13-21 to learn:

L eadership skills
O rganizational skills
C ooperative economics
K nowledge of the music business


www.hiphoponlock.org
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