Somebodae School of the Arts (SSA)

“SOMEBODAE” is pronounced Some-bod-day.
SOMEBODAE School of the Arts (SSA or SoArts), is a non profit, scholarship base (tuition free) Performing and Visual Arts School, open to individuals ages 14 and up of our inner-cities across the U.S., with none to advance level training in the performing and visual arts, enrollment is per scholarship via audition for the “Full Program,” the “Short Program” (open to the general public ages 13 and up with no audition or scholarship required) is a lighter version of the Full Program, it utilizes a mix & match technique of the Full Program’s core and non core curriculum. The SSA program incorporates “Integrated Arts Education,” where students in the program learn the value and power of self-worth, personal discipline, innovative thinking, collaborative exploration, dedication, creativity, confidence, problem solving skills, perseverance, focus, communication and accountability. The SSA experience will enhance academic education of students for their academic success while advancing the artistic skills of those training in the SSA program of their specific arts disciplines.