PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

COMING SOON

FREE / NO-COST AGES 13 -16

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Our mission, led by industry professionals, fosters exploration, diversity, and body-positivity. Whether novice or seasoned, find a nurturing environment to unlock your potential and connect with fellow artists. Join us for a summer of growth, camaraderie, and artistic excellence.

A SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR THE DEDICATED ARTS ENTHUSIAST

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meet the founder

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JAMECIA BENNETT

Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Producer, Vocal Arranger, Director and Artist Development

VOCALIST & PERFORMER CREDITS

Sting, Janet Jackson, Rod Stewart, Tank, Tamia, Eryka Badu, CeeLo, Prince, Jennifer Holiday, Lala Hathaway, Jasmin Sullivan, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle, Usher, Johnny Gill, Ann Nesby, Shaggy, Paris Bennett, Mint Condition, Dennis Spears, Alexander O’Neal, Jonathan Butler and, Lionel Richie, Le'Andria Johnson, James Grear & Company, Stevie Wonder & More.

ABOUT MECIE AKA JAMECIA BENNETT

JAMECIA BENNETT, A 3X GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ARTIST AND NAACP AWARD WINNER, HAS MADE HER MARK IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, HITTING THE BILLBOARD CHARTS AS A SOLOIST, AS WELL AS LONGSIDE THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS. HER ACCOLADES EXTEND BEYOND HER CHART-TOPPING SUCCESS; JAMECIA IS ALSO A RISING STAR ON THE ACTING SCENE, CAPTIVATING AUDIENCES WITH HER PERFORMANCES IN LEAD ROLES ON LEGENDARY STAGES BOTH IN THE TWIN CITIES AND AROUND THE WORLD. AS THE CEO OF MINNESOTA MOVEMENT ENT., JAMECIA LEADS AN ARTIST DEVELOPMENT COMPANY THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING MEDIA, VOCAL COACHING, MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION, STYLING, AND MORE. HER PASSION FOR NURTURING TALENT AND FOSTERING ARTISTIC GROWTH SHINES THROUGH IN HER DEDICATION TO HELPING ARTISTS REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

WITH AN ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER THAT SPANS DECADES, JAMECIA'S ARTISTIC JOURNEY HAS BEEN DEFINED BY VERSATILITY AND EXCELLENCE. FROM SHARING THE STAGE WITH ICONIC NAMES LIKE STING, JANET JACKSON, AND STEVIE WONDER TO STARRING IN BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS AND DIRECTING ACCLAIMED THEATER PERFORMANCES, JAMECIA'S TALENT KNOWS NO BOUNDS. HER COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERING EMERGING ARTISTS AND SHARING HER WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE UNDERSCORES HER ROLE AS A MENTOR AND LEADER IN THE INDUSTRY. THROUGH MINNESOTA MOVEMENT ENT., JAMECIA CONTINUES TO SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ARTISTS WHILE LEAVING AN INDELIBLE MARK ON THE WORLD OF MUSIC AND THEATER.

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JAMECIa WITH GARY HINES (THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS FOUNDER AND MUSICAL DIRECTOR)

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JAMECIa IN HER ACCLAIMED ROLES AS SISTER ROSETTA THARPE, PARK SQUARE THEATRE

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BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS, JAMECIA AND THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS

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American idol top 5 PARIS BENNETT (DAUGHTER), musical legend ANN NESBY (MOTHER) AND JAMECIA

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