School Address: 8650 Four Mile Rd Irvington AL 36544
School District: Mobile County
County: Mobile County
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Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is a performing arts center located at 500 Saint Anthony St in Mobile, Alabama. It was founded in 1996 by community activist and educator, Dr. Robert L. Green, with the mission of providing accessible and affordable performing arts education and opportunities for youth in the underserved community of Mobile. The center offers a wide range of classes in various disciplines such as dance, music, drama, and visual arts. These classes are designed to help students develop their talents and skills in a nurturing and creative environment. The center also offers workshops, masterclasses, and performance opportunities for students to showcase their talents. Dunbar Creative Performing Arts also has a strong focus on community engagement and outreach. They collaborate with local schools, churches, and community organizations to provide arts education and performances to underserved youth. The facility itself is a state-of-the-art building with dance studios, music rooms, a black box theater, and an art gallery. It also houses the Dunbar School Alumni Museum, which honors the history of the former Dunbar School, a segregated school for African American students that operated from 1924 to 1969. Overall, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is a vibrant and inclusive performing arts center that provides opportunities for youth to explore and develop their artistic talents while also promoting community involvement and cultural enrichment.