Academy of Performing Arts
(B.I.A.P.A., Inc.)

Founder - Ms. Dove

Ms. Dove, Founder

Dove

Founders Message

Mission

The Blackwell International Academy of Performing Arts (B. I. A. P. A. ) was formed to empower children who are low income and disadvantaged at-risk status to find “resilience” skills to move forward in a positive successful manner for the rest of their lives. Empirical studies has established the need for Music so that children who receive the arts improve self-esteem worth, better communication skills, increased awareness and belief that they can accomplish the goals they set for themselves: and use these tools along with the facts that music enhances critical thinking , academic achievement and students are reaching higher test scores. BIAPA is committed to serve children who would never be able to access the cultural arts and prevent the crime and juvenile problems facing our youth today.

Goals/Objectives

To provide programs such as musical theatre, ballet, jazz, instruments, orchestra, tap, voice and choral and other much needed classes. The 3 D's, Definition, Direction and Discipline are the key components surrounding are behavior change and communication skills, anger management, problem solving, humor and health skills for comprehensive approach to helping change the future of the undeserved and disadvantaged children.

The Academy has held over 15 outreach After School Enrichment Programs in Los Angeles County, Gardena, Long Beach, Compton, Carson and the Valley areas.

Current performing arts classes will be held at Tarzana Elementary, a Title I Elementary School. The Academy will continue to provide a partial scholarship and full scholarship programs for all youth unable to pay for classes along with helping to guide and instruct children who have the desire to become professional instructors or entertainers.

We are asking that you participation in making a difference in these children's lives by giving a financial gift to our B.I.A.P.A. after-school enrichment program. Your gift will make a lasting difference in the lives of children. Will you change the future of a child? We believe that you will. Every child deserves a chance of a future that doesn't involve Drugs, Gangs, Crime and Poverty.

B.I.A.P.A. is a 501©3 Non-Profit Benefit Organization; so your gift and donation is tax-deductible.

“JUST A FINANCIAL GIFT FROM THE “HEART”
WILL GIVE A CHILD A NEW START”

Mail Donations to:

B.I.A.P.A., Inc.
P.O. Box 5465
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
(818) 754-2447
omniyouthawards@yahoo.com

Blackwell International Academy of Performing Arts

Dedicated to the Principals of
ROBERT "BUMPS" BLACKWELL
Legendary Record Producer/Manager

ROBERT "BUMPS" BLACKWELL

BUMPS at Work	BUMPS	BUMPS with Sam Cook
Halley Berry and Ms. Dove	Jamie Lee Curtis and Ms. Dove	Pat Boone and Ms. Dove
Little Richard	Sonny and Cher	Thelma Houston A Grammy Award Winner was the latest recording for Mr. Blackwell, producing her RCA Victor Album, and co-produced by Marlene Dove.
Tina Turner

B.I.A.P.A., Inc.

Staff and Board Members 1996

Long Beach Board of Directors

Long Beach Advisory Board

B.I.A.P.A., Inc.

Janat Hutchins
Chief Finacial Officer

Michelle Williams
Celebrity Liason;
Omni Host/Hostess Chairperson

Dr. Kathie Mathis, Psy. D, NCP
National Correspondence
Director

Yvette "The Funny Lady"
www.TheFunnyLady

Lindsay Kohl
2005 Scholarship
Recipient

Golden Globes (Hollywood Foreign Press) Luncheon

B.I.A.P.A., Inc. - Grant Recipient

Steven Spielberg and Ms. Dove

Tom Selleck and Ms. Dove

Performances

B.I.A.P.A., Inc. - After School Progam

BIAPA After School Program 1998

BIAPA After School Program

Bernadette Stanis

Bernadette Stanis - Actress who played "Thelma" on the hit TV sitcom
"Good Times" and Graduate of the School of Julliard;
dedicated her time and experience in the Entertainment Industry
as a "Dance Jazz Instructor" for the B.I.A.P.A, after-school enrichment program.

In Loving Memory; Gone Too Soon

Kenneth "Mooch" Elliott

Rashad Bilal

ACADEMY HONORED AT THE BEVERLY HILTON,
BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES,
CONGRESSWOMAN MAXINE WATERS,
SUPERVISOR YVONNE BRATHWAITE AND
CONGRESSWOMAN DIANE WATSON

Marlene Dove and Ladoris McClaney An outreach program in the City of Los Angeles was dedicated to Ms. McClaney's mother; Ms. Eula McClaney	Marlene Dove and Dear Friend Teresa Anderson Recipient of B.I.A.P.A. Academy Humanitarian Award
Marlene Dove and Congresswoman Maxine Waters	Marlene Dove and Dear Friend Delores Allen Recipient of B.I.A.P.A. Academy Humanitarian Award
Marlene Dove and Academy Students

Dionca Brown and Cast performs “Black History Month”, City of Gardena	Academy Dance Ensemble
City of Gardena After-School Enrichment Program	Mayor Dearden and Kal Parker of Gardena; Honors Academy of Performing Arts
Sherman Oaks, Milliken Middle School After-School Enrichment Program 1996	Oakwood, Los Angeles After-School Enrichment Program