Where every child’s creativity shines
Shine Bright Learning Labs is a community-based arts education program in Uptown Manhattan offering inclusive classes, lessons, workshops, and professional development. We support youth development through performing arts classes, ensembles, and audition prep, and teacher development through training and coaching for culturally responsive, student-centered instruction.
Our programs are designed to reflect the strengths and needs of the communities we serve.
Our Services
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Youth Development
Shine Bright Learning Labs offers youth development programs that use the performing arts to build confidence, creativity, and community. Students can participate in music, dance, and visual arts classes, join performance ensembles, and receive personalized support through audition prep and private lessons.
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Teacher Development
Shine Bright Learning Labs supports educators through teacher development programs that center inclusive, student-centered practices in the arts. We offer professional development workshops, coaching, and teaching artist training designed to help educators create culturally responsive, engaging, and empowering learning environments for all students.
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Mission Statement
Shine Bright Learning Labs empowers teachers, children, and communities through inclusive, student-centered arts education. We offer culturally sustaining music, dance, and visual arts programming designed to reflect and respond to the strengths of the communities we serve.
Vision Statement
We envision a world where all children, regardless of background, have access to joyful, high-quality arts education. Through responsive programming and educator support, Shine Bright Learning Labs nurtures creativity, confidence, and connection.
Have an idea or program in mind?
Are you a parent or caregiver looking for a class or creative program for your child? Do you have a vision for your community you'd love to bring to life? Are you a teaching artist looking for support, collaboration, or space to start a class? We’d love to hear from you.
Shine Bright Learning Labs grows in response to the needs of our community—let’s build together.