United H.O.P.E. Community Development Corporation, Inc.

U.H.O.P.E. PERFORMERS

The Umoja H.O.P.E. Performers

was established in 1994 and have been performing regularly throughout the city at community festivals and events, churches, schools, recreation centers, nursing homes and senior citizens residential communities.

Their major purpose is to entertain audiences with music, dance and theatrical performances that are enjoyable and enlightening.

The Umoja H.O.P.E. Performers believe in quality performances that demonstrate dignity, respect and integrity while creating a memorable atmosphere of fun and entertainment.

The Umoja H.O.P.E. Performers project is open to all youth from ages 6 - 17 living in Baltimore City and attending school regularly. Because we do not want any child that has the desire to be a participant in the Umoja H.O.P.E. Performers, not be given the opportunity, we do not charge any fees to participants. However, all performers are expected to be committed to the continuing success of the group by actively participating in the planning, sponsoring and supporting of special events.

Parental involvement is an important key to the success of the performers. Therefore, we highly encouraged and invite parental input and are supported by 100% of our participants parents. Classes and practice are Thursday 4:00 to 6:00 PM and Saturdays 1:00 to 3:00 PM, with occasional Tuesdays and Fridays (TBA) Performances are usually on weekends and non- schools days and can be 3-4 hours, or all day adventures.

Planned Program Activities

The program offers three levels of involvement, BEGINNER.......INTERMEDIATE........ADVANCED.
Lessons are taught in theory, terms and techniques of :
* Music and Dance,
* Performance/Acting,
* Personality Enhancement,
* Etiquette and Public Speaking,
* Health and Grooming,
* Interaction and Communication
Other activities include, clothing construction and jewelry making for performance wear and costumes.
The skills taught enhance positive self-esteem and builds self-confidence by helping youth to feel good about themselves and having a positive outlook on their lives as they aspire to become successful.

United H.O.P.E. CDC, Inc. sponsors and promote the Umoja H.O.P.E. Performers throughout the community and invite feedback and suggestions. There is an on-going open recruitment campaign to increase participants and to encourage community involvement.

Availability

We are currently in open enrollment.  Please contact Ms. Bell if you have a child that you would like to enroll in our Performance

The Umoja H.O.P.E. Performers Are available for performances at social events, celebrations, gatherings, festivals and parades.
Consider booking our performers for your next event.

We can be contacted at: 410-367-1853

Director/Instructor: Viola Bell

Email us
vvbell@hotmail.com