Community Programs

Armour Dance Theatre’s Community Programs deliver free comprehensive after-school and summer camp programs in five neighborhoods across Miami-Dade County. Using a vibrant combination of the arts, academic instruction, and holistic strategies, Armour Dance Theatre helps propel students toward new choices and opportunities.

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Goals of Community Progams

To create a safe and supportive environment where students can maximize their potential.
To expose students to the arts through quality art experiences.
To improve reading skills and bring struggling students to grade level.
To assist students with homework and increase overall academic achievement.
To foster the social and emotional well-being of students.
To access necessary resources and services for families.
To improve reading and math skills and bring struggling students to grade level.

The formula for the program is simple.

Deliver the highest quality Arts and Education after school and summer camp programs.
Build trust with the children and families.
Build long-term life skills.
Remove obstacles to opportunity and success.

To get more information on how to enroll in our community programs please contact Kelly Robotham, Director of Community Programs at [email protected]

SUMMER CAMPS

During the summer, we offer an eight-week, all-day camp at all our Community Program sites. The dates and schedule for the summer program will be made available after spring break. Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Spots are limited.

Summer camp activities include reading, meditation, art, music, ballet, tap, musical theater, hip hop, contemporary, flamenco, and West African dance, and field trips. Early drop-off and late pick-up are available.

SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE

To register for the 2025 summer camp, please go to the drop-down menus below and choose your location and age group.

Please note that summer camp runs from June 9, 2025, to August 1, 2025.

Miami Heights Elementary

Late Pick Up Policy

Schedule

South Miami Heights Elementary

Late Pick Up Policy

Schedule

Use the buttons below to register.

Pine Villa Elementary

Late Pick Up Policy

Schedule

Use the buttons below to register.

Morningside K-8 Academy

Late Pick Up Policy

Schedule

Use the buttons below to register.

Miami Gardens Elementary

Late Pick Up Policy

Schedule

Use the buttons below to register.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Below please find the schedule and list of staff for each of the four community program sites. To register click your desired location and click register in your age group. If you have any questions about the schedule or registration please contact [email protected]

Miami Heights Elementary

Miami Heights Elementary School
17661 SW 117th Ave, Miami, FL 33177

Schedule
Monday through Thursday
Kindergarten – 1st Grade 1:50 PM – 5:30 PM
2nd through 3rd Grade – 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
4th through 5th Grade – 2:30 Pm – 6:30 PM

Friday
Kindergarten – 1st Grade 1:50 PM – 5:30 PM
2nd through 3rd Grade – 1:50 PM – 6:30 PM
4th through 5th Grade – 1:50 PM – 6:30 PM

Registration
1st/Kinder, click here

2nd/3rd, click here.

4th/5th grade, click here.

Staff
Alma Miyares, Site Director
Karla Silva, K – 1st Grade Site Counselor
Felicia Green, 2nd – 3rd Grade Site Counselor
Stephanie DaVila, 4th – 5th Grade Site Counselor
Catherine Hernandez – Math Teacher
Mercy Diaz-Camenate- Reading Teacher
Idania Amargos- Homework Teacher

Pine Villa Elementary School

Pine Villa Elementary School
21799 SW 117th Ct, Miami, FL 33170

Schedule
Monday through Thursday
Kindergarten – 1st Grade 1:50 PM – 5:30 PM
2nd through 3rd Grade – 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
4th through 5th Grade – 2:30 Pm – 6:30 PM

Friday
Kindergarten – 1st Grade 1:50 PM – 5:30 PM
2nd through 3rd Grade – 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
4th through 5th Grade – 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Registration

1st/Kinder, click here

2nd/3rd, click here.

4th/5th grade, click here.

Staff
Ashley Mendez – Site Director
Ryan Oliu- Kinder/1st counselor
Tangela McBride – 2nd/3rd grade counselor
Shanice Tolbert- 4th/5th grade counselor
Rosa Berry – Math Teacher
Shakira White – Reading Teacher
Tia Brown-Morgan – Homework Teacher

Morningside K-8 Academy

Morningside K-8 Academy
6620 NE 5th Ave, Miami, FL 33138

Schedule
Monday through Thursday
Kindergarten – 1st Grade 1:50 PM – 5:30 PM
2nd through 3rd Grade – 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
4th through 5th Grade – 2:30 Pm – 6:30 PM

Friday
Kindergarten – 1st Grade 1:50 PM – 5:30 PM
2nd through 3rd Grade – 1:50 PM – 6:30 PM
4th through 5th Grade – 1:50 PM – 6:30 PM

Registration
Kinder/1st Grade, click here.

2nd/3rd Grade, click here

4th/5th Grade, click here.

Staff
Jeannette Othello, Site Director
Bernatta James-Jacobs – Kinder/1st counselor
Breanna Clear – 2nd/3rd grade counselor
Latoika James- 4th/5th grade counselor
Deborah Duncan – Math Teacher
Rose Blot – Reading Teacher
Marie Viard – Homework Teacher

Miami Gardens Elementary

Miami Gardens Elementary School
4444 NW 195th Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33055

Schedule
Monday through Thursday
Kindergarten – 1st Grade 1:50 PM – 5:30 PM
2nd through 3rd Grade – 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
4th through 5th Grade – 2:30 Pm – 6:30 PM

Friday
Kindergarten – 1st Grade 1:50 PM – 6:30 PM
2nd through 3rd Grade – 1:50 PM – 6:30 PM
4th through 5th Grade – 1:50 Pm – 6:30 PM

Monday – Thursday, Activities Include: Homework, dance, reading, and snacks Friday, Activities Include: Free play, dance, and enrichment

Registration
Kinder/1st Grade, click here.

2nd/3rd Grade, click here.

4th/5th Grade, click here.

Site Staff
Ana Guzman, Site Director
Brianna Noel, K-1st grade Site Counselor
Sarah Pera – 2nd/3rd grade counselor
Sanya Clarke – 4th/5th grade counselor
Vanessa Robinson – Math Teacher
Ruth Janvier – Reading Teacher
Wendy Espraza- Homework Teacher

South Miami Heights Elementary

South Miami Heights Elementary
12231 SW 190th Terrace, Miami, FL 33177

Schedule
Monday through Thursday
Kindergarten – 1st Grade 1:50 PM – 5:30 PM
2nd through 3rd Grade – 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
4th through 5th Grade – 2:30 Pm – 6:30 PM

Friday
Kindergarten – 1st Grade 1:50 PM – 5:30 PM
2nd through 3rd Grade – 1:50 PM – 6:30 PM
4th through 5th Grade – 1:50 Pm – 6:30 PM

Monday – Thursday, Activities Include: Homework, dance, reading, and snacks Friday, Activities Include: Free play, dance, and enrichment

Registration

1st/Kinder, click here

2nd/3rd, click here.

4th/5th grade, click here.

Site Staff
Tyanni Guzman – Site Director
Santiago Guzman – Kinder/1st counselor
Maria Alvarado – 2nd/3rd grade counselor
June Weathers -Scott- 4th/5th grade counselor
Karen Sanchez – Math Teacher
Erica Lee – Reading Teacher
Brittni Nesmith – Homework Teacher

Dance Teachers and Administrative Staff

Dance Teachers

Meredith Barton – Ballet & Composition

Natalie Axley – Jazz & Conditioning

Angelica Diaz – Ballet & Salsa

Davin Thompson – Hip Hop

Deja Darbonne – Ballet

Natasha Williams – Tap & Repertoire

Paula Castano – Flamenco & Social Dance

Chipo Afafumena – West African

Jamal Campbell – Musical Theatre

Barny Espinal – Afro Cuban Fusion

Emily Ricca – Ballet

Administrative Staff

Ruth Wiesen, Executive Director
Camila Gil, Associate Executive Director
Kelly Robotham, Director of Community Programs

Program Policies

To view the code of conduct click here.

To view the late pick up policy and dismissal procedure click here.

To view the attendance and pick up policy click here.

To view the behavior policy click here.

MEASURING PROGRESS

Armour Dance Theatre tracks the impact of its Community Programs by collecting and analyzing student progress throughout the school year and summer weeks.

Armour Dance Theatre’s staff are trained on how to properly use evidence-based tools and conduct assessments three times per year and two times during the summer weeks.

Evaluation Tools include:

• The Classroom Skills Assessment Checklist. This TAYB tool is based on our syllabus and will follow the monthly progress of basic skills and benchmarks to be achieved in ballet, modern, and tap classes.

• The Americans for the Arts, YouthARTS assessment tool. YouthARTS is an evidence-based program used to assess the summer programming at the So Miami site.

• iSteep Maze and ORF assessments to measure reading comprehension and oral reading fluency and oral reading fluency.

• Parent and student satisfaction surveys for evaluation of general programming and family engagement events.

IMPACT

We measure the progress of our students through a pre, mid, and post-test, during the school yea,r and through the pre and post-test during the summer. We track the progress in the areas of reading comprehension and oral fluency, physical fitness, and social-emotional learning.

Below are the outcomes of the 2022-2023 school year across all four sites.

STUDENTS TESTING AT GRADE LEVEL IN ORAL READING FLUENCY (K-2nd GRADE)

Pre-Test (August 2019)

Post Test (May 2020)

STUDENTS TESTING AT GRADE LEVEL IN ORAL READING FLUENCY (3rd-5th)

Pre-Test (August 2019)

Post Test (May 2020)

STUDENTS WHO IMPROVE FITNESS COMPARED TO THEIR PRE-TEST SCORE

All grade levels