Program Overview

LabX at Tunbridge Youth Dance & Enrichment Collective is a four‑month, out‑of‑school‑time initiative serving Baltimore City students at The Tunbridge School.

The program blends rigorous dance education (Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern), creative writing, and theatre through a social justice lens. Students engage in arts‑integrated learning that builds confidence, literacy, leadership, and cultural awareness. 

Our Mission & Approach

LabX aligns educational and creative programming with community voice, evidence‑informed practice, and cultural brilliance — ensuring children experience learning rooted in agency, dignity, creativity, and belonging.

Our work is grounded in the LabX RPS Framework:

• Relationships – Building trust and connection among students, families, staff, and school partners
• Purpose – Aligning learning with mission, social justice, and student identity
• Systems – Creating structures that support consistency, sustainability, and growth

Program Goals

• Cultivate confidence, leadership, and cultural literacy
• Engage students in project‑based, arts‑integrated learning
• Promote literacy and academic success through creative expression
• Foster long‑term personal growth and community impact
• Support student agency, voice, and choice

Program Components

Dance Education

• Ballet – Technique, alignment, and foundation
• Jazz – Rhythm, style, and contemporary forms
• Hip Hop – Choreography, freestyle, and dance history
• Modern – Breath, weight, movement storytelling

Creative Writing & Literacy

• Journaling and reflective writing
• Poetry, short stories, and narrative writing
• Dance history and cultural exploration
• Reading comprehension using plays, essays, and age‑appropriate texts
• Performance‑based literacy (spoken word, storytelling)

Each semester culminates in a student anthology and optional community performance opportunities. 

Who Can Participate

• Students in Grades 3–8 at The Tunbridge School
• A limited number of 2nd‑grade students may participate by staff or teacher recommendation

Program Schedule

• Grades 3–5: Wednesdays
• Grades 6–8: Thursdays
• Time: 2:30 PM – 4:15 PM

Daily Structure Includes:

• Community Circle & Snack
• Two Dance Instruction Blocks
• Reflection & Clean‑Up
  

Program Cost

$50 per child per month

Sibling Discount: 5% off for each additional child enrolled in the same household.

• Weekly or monthly payment options
• Payments made through official registration link only
• Late payments may pause participation until resolved

Student Outcomes

• Improved literacy and writing fluency
• Increased confidence, self‑esteem, and leadership skills
• Expanded access to high‑quality arts education
• Greater social‑emotional development
• Safe, inclusive after‑school learning environment
• Stronger community engagement and connection

Contact & Registration

Director of Artistic Engagement:
Karon Johnson – kjohnson@thelabxcreative.com

Director of Operations:
Renie Spriggs – rspriggs@thelabxcreative.com

Follow LabX
Instagram: @labx.creative 

To register, scan the QR code on the program flyer or follow the official registration link provided by the school.