Positive Energy Arts was founded on the belief that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide our work in York. We strive to create socially just teaching and learning environments as well as a Board of Directors that are reflective of York’s demographics.

 

Positive Energy Arts values dance as a universal language. We design programs that utilize the popularity and cultural history of hip hop and street dance forms to engage a broad, diverse audience and close the opportunity and achievement gaps that disproportionately impact quality of life for low-income students and communities of color. We promote equity, empowerment and healing through arts and learning. Utilizing social and emotional learning techniques, we address risk factors in the lives of underserved children to help increase school engagement and participation for youth in our local community.

 

Positive Energy Arts is committed to creating an even more just organization so that we may both uphold a healthy work environment and provide engaging, immersive, joyful arts experiences for the children and communities we serve.

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Board Revised and approved: October 14, 2024