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Registration is ongoing. For grades 5-12 at no cost.

ABOUT

BREATHE YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM

Breathe provides year-round arts sessions for grades 5-12 in Madisonville and Bowling Green,  KY as well as virtually at no cost. Breathe Youth Arts Program is a community-based, youth program of Light of Chance that is geared toward artistic expression, leadership, and social skills through visual arts, culinary arts, music, dance, and yoga.

While no artistic talent is needed, Breathe grows creativity for our students, while providing a positive environment and outlet for youth to express themselves, engage in important issues, and experience personal and social growth through the arts. The program provides a creative outlet that encourages cooperation and teamwork.

BENEFITS

  • Promote - Creativity for youth to grow personally, socially, and professionally.
  • Develop - Leadership, character, and relationships among young people by connecting them with opportunities to serve their community and other areas of need.
  • Improve - Educational opportunities for program participants.
  • Mentor - Foster youth’s well-being by enhancing social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
  • Showcase - Program participants' work, skills, and abilities.

FOCUS

Programming

Focuses on self-expression, artistic engagement, and selfless service to others.

Provide

A constructive outlet for youth’s creative energies by encouraging cooperation and teamwork by developing artistic and social skills.

Engage

Youth in unique opportunities to explore the arts while developing supportive relationships and connections within their community.

Increase

Youth’s self-esteem as well as their self-worth by developing, sharing, and celebrating the stories of their life and their community.

Help

Youth establish and achieve personal goals by discovering different ways to critically think and solve problems.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Four simple steps to register for our Breathe Youth Arts Program.

1

Choose Class

Decide and choose the class you want to take. Culinary arts and yoga can be taken in conjunction with others.

2

Fill Out Registration Form

Parent or guardian complete our registration form online or in person.
3

Start Attending

Once steps 1-3 have been completed, your child is ready to attend immediately.
4

Accept “Remind”

Accept the “Remind” App invitation from us for communication and updates regarding our program.

Trained Artists

Where else can my children get the opportunity to work with actually trained artists for free in Hopkins County? They have a blast with their friends, and they’re learning at the same time.

Samantha Carson Carver

Builds Confidence

Breathe has helped me to become more confident because when I first came to Breathe I was having bad anxiety and separation issues. However, it weaned me off of depending on other people and to be able to be away from home for short periods of time.

Abby, 14

Friends

Coming to Breathe makes me excited to sing with my friends since we never really get to hang out outside of school.

Robert, 12

I'm Not Judged

Breathe has helped me learn to express myself better because it makes me feel like no one cares how I am. I’m not judged.

Summer, -14

Friends

Coming to Breathe makes me excited to sing with my friends since we never really get to hang out outside of school.

Robert, 12

CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION

Bowling Green, Madisonville, or Virtual
REFERRAL FORM
527 State Street BOWLING GREEN

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

4:00-6:00 p.m.

  • Dance
  • Music
  • Visual Arts
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    TUESDAYS

    4:00-6:30 p.m.

    • Culinary Arts
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18 N. Main Street MADISONVILLE

MONDAYS

3:30-5:30 p.m.

  • Creative Writing
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    TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

    3:30-6:00 p.m.

    • Dance
    • Music
    • Visual Arts
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      WEDNESDAYS

      3:30-6:00 p.m.

      • Culinary Arts
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Anywhere VIRTUAL

THURSDAYS

4:00-5:00 p.m. CST

  • Visual Arts
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CLASSES

We'll be happy to answer any questions
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Visual Arts

Students work with programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Canva, and create various forms of studio art, including paintings and sculptors.

Overview of Learning

  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Sculpting
  • Origami
  • Photography
  • Digital Art
  • Portrait
  • Pop Art
  • Graphic Design

Music

For aspiring beatmakers and music performers, this class will teach students how to play instruments, create, record, mix, and master music using various production programs such as BandLab, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and FL Studio!

Overview of Learning

  • Singing
  • Beat Making
  • Songwriting
  • Acoustic & Electric Guitar
  • Drums
  • Rapping
  • Bass Guitar
  • Recording
  • Piano
  • Mixing & Producing
  • Mastering

Dance

In this class, students learn different dancing styles, choreography, and how to create their own dances.

Overview of Learning

  • Hip-Hop
  • Jazz
  • Modern
  • Choreography

Yoga

Combines the skills of counseling, meditation, and yoga to fit individual needs. Yoga focuses on the healing and balance of physical as well as mental health.

Overview of Learning

  • Stress Relief
  • Anxiety Relief
  • Depression Relief
  • Helps ADHD/ADD
  • Helps Bipolar Disorder
  • Improves Academic Performance
  • Improves Behavior
  • Improves Posture
  • Yoga Flow
  • Mindfulness
  • Meditation
  • Focus
  • Confidence
  • Flexibility
  • Strength
Balance

Culinary Arts

In Madisonville only, students learn hands-on and interactive cooking lessons in which the instructor will help students prepare and cook meals and snacks. In addition, educate the students about the importance of healthy eating through topics like proper portion sizes, common nutrition myths, recommended calorie intake, and more.

Overview of Learning

  • Learn various cooking styles
  • Mindful eating
  • Nutritional values of foods
  • Marinades
  • Plating
  • Soups and stews

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can my child start attending after the session has already begun?

Yes, we have ongoing registrations and students can attend anytime once the session has begun.

Does it cost anything for my child to attend Breathe?

No, all Breathe classes are offered at no cost.

How old does my child have to be to attend Breathe?

Any age within grades -12 or roughly 10-18 years old.

Can my child attend more than one class?

Yes, students can attend yoga and one art class of their choice.

Can my child attend both virtually and in-person?

Yes, they can attend both.

Is the Virtual Breathe Youth Arts Program only offered to Kentucky residents?

No, anyone living in the United States in grades 5-12 can attend Virtual Breathe classes.

Do you accept students with Autism and other special needs?

Yes, we accept all types of students as long as their in grades 5-12.

Do students have to have a certain skill level to attend the Breathe Youth Arts Program?

No, students can have any skill level from beginner to proficient.

Do I have to live in Bowling Green or Madisonville for my child to be able to attend Breathe in person?

No, we accept students from surrounding communities as well as Bowling Green and Madisonville.

Do you provide transportation?

Sorry, at this moment we do not provide transportation.

How experienced are Light of Chance teaching artists and instructors?

Most of our teaching artists and instructors have Associates and/or Bachelor’s Degrees in their field and several hours of experience or certification hours.

Can Breathe be offed in schools in the community?

Yes, we offer Breathe residencies to local schools. Visit our Breathe Residencies page for more information.

Do Breathe students perform in the community?

Yes, we host Community Showcases at the end of each session and perform at various other community events. If you would like us to perform, please contact us.

Do Breathe students perform in the community?

Yes, we love partnering with other organizations and businesses in the community. Please contact if interested in creating a partnership with us!

OUR TEAM

Our experienced team loves working with our youth.
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