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Performing Arts

How can Urban Impact affect the lives of children who don’t play sports? To us, the answer seemed obvious: through performing arts! Directed by Urban Impact co-founder Tammy Glover, the Performing Arts Program gives children, middle school and high school youth the opportunity to share their talents by singing, dancing, and acting, and at venues across the country..

I am a part of the Urban Impact Singers, which is a traveling choir that travels around the country to share our faith through singing. I have been involved with Urban Impact since the fourth grade through basketball, summer day camp, soccer, and of course the choir. The choir has been a huge help in my life, it kept me out of trouble and taught me to grow in my faith and walk right with Christ. I feel as if it weren’t for the choir I’d be lost in life.

Use the links below to explore Performing Arts Program details.

Director of Performing Arts: Tammy Glover

Performing Arts Staff:

Ronee Alexander

Eric Anderson

Kelly Bramble

Joy Eaton

Ruthann Malsch

Ryan Manners

Matt Mason

Urban Impact

801 Union Avenue, 4th floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: 412-321-3811

Fax: 412-321-2369

Email: performingarts@urbanimpactpittsburgh.org

Upcoming Performing Arts Events

Urban Impact Choir

Urban Impact Children's Choir

Performing Arts Academy

-Visual Arts

Urban Impact Shakes

Volunteer Opportunities

Urban Impact Presents "Light the Night"

December 2, 2011

Come see the Urban Impact Performing Arts Department put on the show of the season! There will be singing, dancing, and all manner of holiday cheer as we usher in the Christmas season with the Urban Impact Choir, Singers, and Children's Choir.

Where: Allegheny Center Alliance Church - 250 East Ohio St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (North Side)

When: 12/2/11 Doors open at 6:30PM; program begins at 7:00PM

Cost: Free!

Free parking is available.

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Urban Impact Choir

(Grades 6-12 Fall & Spring)

Fall Program start date:   September 13, 2011

Spring Program start date: January 31, 2012

The big picture: The Urban Impact Choir is the flagship of the Performing Arts Department. This program reaches out to students in grades 6-12 who are vocally talented with a passion for learning to use their talents for the Lord. Students gather weekly for dinner, a Bible study, and to practice the choir’s repertoire. Dance and small group ensembles that perform with the choir are provided to students on an invitation-only basis.

Since its beginnings in 2005 with 12 members, the choir now accepts 100 dedicated middle and high school students yearly.

General choir registration begins in August. Although the roster fills quickly in the fall, some spaces become available in January for the winter/spring semester. Register today for the upcoming semester!

Time commitment: Weekly rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, 5:45pm-9pm

Venue: Meet at Union Place on the North Side and travel by bus to Christ Church at Grove Farm in Sewickley, Pa. At the end of the evening, the bus returns to Union Place.

Have questions? Call Tammy Glover or Matt Mason at 412.321.3811.

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Urban Impact Children's Choir

(Grades 1-5 Fall & Spring)

The big picture: Our goal is to disciple, train, and equip the choir members to grow in their relationship with Jesus and in the musical gifts He has given them.

Time commitment: Thursday Nights 6:30 - 8:00pm

Venue: 4th Floor of 4AC, Room 10

Have questions? Call Sheri Turnbull at 412.321.3811.

Urban Impact Singers

(Summer Program)

The big picture: The Urban Impact Singers are an invitation-only group that travels across the country throughout the summer and school year. They spread the word about Urban Impact ministries and proclaim the personal difference Christ has made in their lives.

Time commitment: Students meet several days per week in May. They then begin touring throughout the summer and school year, in addition to meeting once per week during the school year.

Venue: Allegheny Center Alliance Church Choir Room, North Side of Pittsburgh

Have questions? Call Matt Mason at 412.321.3811.

Urban Impact Shakes

(Summer Program)

The big picture: Using the work of William Shakespeare, middle and high school students develop acting skills, increase vocabulary and expand their understanding of classic Literature, all set against a Biblical understanding of Christ and the Gospel. Students perform regionally, continue study in the fall and compete in the Spring Pittsburgh Shakespeare Competition.

Time commitment: In June & July the Shakes meet 4 days/week in preparation for national performances in August. December-February is spent preparing for the Shakespeare Competition.

Venue: Summer rehearsals are at Allegheny Center Alliance Church, second floor of the Whiteside building.

Have questions? Call Eric Anderson at 412.321.3811.

Performing Arts Academy

(Grades 1-12 Fall & Spring)

Thursday Nights 4:30-8PM

The Performing Arts Academy consists of a variety of classes that meet weekly. Students learn how to improve their skills and explore how their gifts and talents can be used to glorify God.

Students can take lessons in voice, visual arts, drama, and dance. Classes take place on Thursday evenings. Times vary depending on the class. There is a $20 fee per semester required with registration.

If you would like to register for Performing Arts Academy, you must download and review the Urban Impact Registration PDF. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view. If you don't have it, you can get it for free here. This form MUST be signed by a parent or legal guardian and returned to Urban Impact upon its completion.

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Performing Arts Academy: Ballet

Program start date: Fall - September 22, 2011/ Winter - January 26, 2012

The big picture: Ballet classes are offered for all ages on Thursday nights. Modern and Step dance classes are also available to members of the Urban Impact Choir. Register now for the upcoming semester!

Time commitment: Thursday evenings.

Elementary: 4:30PM-6PM

Middle and High School: 6:30PM-8PM

Venue: Union Place, North Side of Pittsburgh

Have questions? Call Eric Anderson at 412.321.3811.

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Performing Arts Academy: Drama

Program start date: Fall - September 22, 2011/ Winter - January 26, 2012

The big picture: Drama classes are offered for all ages. Middle and high School students are also given the opportunity to perform creative dramatic expressions along with the choir. Register now for the upcoming semester!

Time commitment: Thursday evenings.

Elementary: 4:30PM-6PM

Middle and High School: 6:30PM-8PM

Improv (MS/HS):6:30PM-8PM

Musical Theatre (MS/HS): 4:30PM-6PM

Venue: Union Place, North Side of Pittsburgh

Have questions? Call Eric Anderson at 412.321.3811.

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Performing Arts Academy: Voice

Program start date: Fall - September 22, 2011 / Winter - January 26, 2012

The big picture:The voice program of the Urban Impact Performing Arts Academy gives kids a chance to use and perfect their vocal talents.

Register now for the upcoming semester!

Time commitment: Thursday evenings.

Elementary: 4:30PM-6PM

Middle and High School: 6:30PM-8PM

Venue: Union Place, North Side of Pittsburgh

Have questions? Call Eric Anderson at 412.321.3811.

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Performing Arts Academy: Visual Arts

Program start date: Fall - September 22, 2011 / Winter - January 26, 2012

The big picture: Visual arts is a great creative outlet for our student to express themselves in a safe environment. Our visual arts classes teach the basic elements of design while working in several different media. Register now for the upcoming semester!

Time commitment: Thursday evenings.

Elementary: 4:30PM-6PM

Middle and High School: 6:30PM-8PM

Venue: Union Place, North Side of Pittsburgh

Have questions? Call Eric Anderson at 412.321.3811.

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