Dream Studios to Become New Tower Square Tenant
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The DREAM Studios dancers performing in Center Court last February for a Black History Month Celebration, will now be conducting their practices at their new Tower Square Bridge Street location.
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Perhaps you have seen some of their prodigies dancing during a Black History Celebration in Center Court, or for a lunchtime performance in the food court.
Now these youngsters who attend D.R.E.A.M Studios Inc, will be coming to Tower Square for their rehearsals and other after-school activities, as Dream Studios takes residency as one of Tower Square's newest tenants.
Dream Studios is a non-profit agency established to introduce urban youngsters to the performing arts and to strengthen them academically. They will be leasing 3600 square feet in a retail space at the corner of Main Street and East Columbus Avenue.
Dream Studios is the brainchild of Executive Director and Founder, Benjamin Smith, who said "I wanted to give Springfield's youth something that I wish I had while growing up in Springfield. My goal is to provide youth opportunities to experience the arts, not just participate in the creation, but also to experience them in other theaters."
The organization funded in part by grants, donations, events, fundraisers and a small weekly fee per participant, offers after school instruction in theater, dance, music as well as academic assistance.
Dream Studios is coming to Tower Square after leaving their former location at 145 State Street, which is being turned into a hotel. They plan to move into their new space this month.
"There is a movement to revitalize downtown through the arts, and DREAM Studios will be located at the hub...Tower Square.the gateway of all good things to come," commented Smith.
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