Nora's Ark Program 2026

Description

The Jazz Power Musical is a 14-week multidisciplinary experience in singing, acting, and movement that culminates in a staged performance of an original Jazz Power musical. Rehearsals are Thursdays after school and some weekends leading up to the show.

Jazz Power Initiative’s holistic, cross-cultural and multidisciplinary approach to jazz education activates an inclusive atmosphere that fosters creativity, collaboration, and discipline. African American and Latin American cultural foundations of jazz guide our process including the models of excellence we provide the children, the background of our faculty, the repertoire we select, the communities we serve, and the “Jazz Power Tools” we teach such as improvisation, making a soulful sound, call and response, syncopation, and swing. Our culturally relevant jazz-based pedagogy increases artistic and social emotional skills and aligns with New York City, State and National arts learning standards as well as best voice practices published by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).

Jazz Power Youth Spring Performance will bring to the stage Nora's Ark! Nora, a scientist, predicts the melting of the poles and the flooding of the Earth. Rescuing the animals at the Bronx Zoo, Nora and her daughters, Dora, Flora, Lora and Fitzi rent a cruise ship. It seems all are saved, except that daughter Fitzi forgets to bring food. Predators look on their fellow passengers as prey. All animals discover that freedom is a greater sustaining force than food and all ultimately cooperate in finding an edible solution…

Spring Jazz Musical – 14 weeks, starting on Thursday, February 12th, 2026

Once a week;

Thursdays, 4-7pm @ ACTS, 4782 Broadway, NY, NY, 10034. Ground level (next to the Inwood Library)

Tuesdays principals – 4:00-6:00 pm snacks @ 5030 Broadway, JPI Studio & Cast rehearsal study group online 4:30-5:30 p.m

Weekend rehearsal (Saturdays) in May and June, between ACTs & Lovinger Theater, Lehman College.

Mar Thur 5, Thur 12, Thur 19, Thur 26, 

Apr (first 2 weeks closed doe) Tue 14 (Principal cast), Thur 16, Tue 21 (P cast), Thur 23, Tue 28 (P cast), Thur 30

May Sat 2 (Picnic), Tue 5 (P cast), Thur 7, Sat 9th, Tue 12 (P cast), Thur 14, Sat 16, Tue 19 (P cast), Thur 21, Sat 23, Tue 26 (P cast), Thur 28, Sat 30

Jun Tue 2 (P cast), Thur 4, Fri 5th (open dress rehearsal)

Sat June 6th (show) TBD

**Dates & Times are subject to change, we appreciate your understanding.

In-Person Instruction

Cost

The fee is $25.00 per registration