Hough | Youth and Families
Darnell Weaver is passionate about the arts, youth development, and inspiring children to reach new and exciting heights. Darnell has presented lectures on youth development and participated on panels for Ted Talk. With seeds planted by the Rainey Institute and his love for engaging youth through the arts, Darnell started the Dance Mastery Program. Its mission is to provide access and opportunities in the discipline of dance to increase the social and emotional awareness of youth from grades 3-8, as well as provide them tools for making healthy life decisions. The students receive individualized instruction from local dance companies and artists in Hip Hop, Ballet, Modern Dance and Fitness. Additionally, they also have a chance to receive scholarships to national and international conferences and festivals. Darnell has studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Cleveland State University and trained with Alvin Ailey.
