ARTS EXPLOSION 2011 Was AMAZING!!!  Special thanks to all who made this first of four 15th Year Community Cultural events unforgettable; thank you for giving us such invigorating energy. We will use this positive wave to coast through the remaining three 15^th Year Community Cultural Events! 

-KLPE Spring Production

-1/2 Pint Poetics

-Braid Tales KL Alumni Show

An extra special thanks to all the Teaching Artist ( Lady Sol, Curtis, Boogie, Issa, Soyini, Keith, Mad Dog, Q) who have poured their hearts and souls into their work making Kuumba Lynx into such an inspiring force in Chicago and beyond.  Kuumba Lynx has gotten this far by God and You ALL, by the work that you all do every day, when you Show UP and activate your youth, community, and space! Ashe'! 

To all the Parents, Family and Friends who supported Chicago's Kuumba Lynx Youth from Englewood, North Lawndale, Humboldt Park, and Uptown we honor you for showing up and supporting your loved ones, and being active in empowering our Urban Stories! 

To the Staff of Clarendon Park Community Center thank you for having our back for such an important event, given the last minute space change.  Your staff helped to transform the park.  We appreciate you!

Schools & Organizations

KL can provide a workshop or longer Arts Residency at your school or organization.  You can choose from our menu or work with an artist to develop your own program. KL workshops/training can offer CPDU credits.

Call a Program Manager for details 773.550.3849 or 773.550.4229.

See KLPE production

Every spring we present a new work at a local theatre space. KLPE tours excerpts throughout the spring and summer of each year.

For a list of touring shows and or dates call 773.550.4229.

Our productions attract a wide range of audience members. The Kuumba Lynx Performance Ensemble represents the diversity of the Chi Town.

Youth

Drop in for a free Hip Hop Arts class at Clarendon Park, 4501 N. Clarendon.  

Classes are held Mondays and Wednesday, 4:30-7:30pm in Graffiti Art, Spoken Word, Deejaying, Theatre, Footwork, Breakin & various cultural dance.  

New Hip Hop Theatre KLPE Apprenticeships form every fall.  To join call 773.550.3849.

Teaching Artists/Creative Directors

Kuumba Lynx believes in mentorship between youth and adults. We encourage Teaching Artists to share their own experiences and techniques while learning to work within the KL creative philosophy and process of training and teaching.

KL opens our Teaching Artist Roster every spring and summer. If you are interested in working with us submit a resume or give us a call 773.550.3849.