Debbie considers it an honor and privilege to be part of young people’s journeys, encouraging them to step into their power, and navigate the challenging and stressful social world they are growing up in. It became clear to Debbie that our world changed overnight with the onset of Covid 19. Debbie has developed strategies that will inspire purpose and courage in teens to find their own unique path in this complicated world.

SOAR’s workshops will focus on creating community and engagement in a creative and fun environment while tackling the critical issues that youth are struggling with today.

At CCT they educate and involve young people of all backgrounds in the theatre arts. Through their programs they foster self-esteem and self-discovery by emphasizing discipline, integrity, team-building, and communication skills in a positive and creative environment. They promote access to theatre arts for families who do not have regular opportunities to appreciate theatre in their lives because of either economic, cultural, or other barriers.

At San Pedro Ballet School, we believe that we are not only training students in the art of dance, but we are training them in the lessons of life. We teach them how to be graceful and how to take care of their bodies. We teach them about responsibility, how to work well with others, and how to be a good team member. We teach them how to work hard for what they want, and how to deal with disappointment when they don’t get it. We teach them to make and accomplish goals, that it takes hours upon hours to master a skill, and that success does not happen over night. We provide opportunities to build confidence on stage, to make life-long friendships, and to create something beautiful.