Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Summer Academy
Reside on campus of West Virginia State University in Institute, WV for one week of activities in the Arts!!! 3 meals per day, Guest Artist performances, field trips, talent show & more
July 7-12 2025 Monday through Saturday Ages 12-18
Application Form
expand your knowledge, interact with other students, instructors, guest
performers, and if interested, participate in student/faculty Talent Show.
The following Artistic Workshops are available to choose from: Vocal Music: students practice vocal techniques, exercises, and a range of African American music as well as performance etiquette. Instrumental Music: includes all instruments and is open to students with different levels of experience. Theater: students will discuss aspects of theater life, read scripts and put together a performance piece. Visual Arts: expands basic art exercises and techniques (drawing, painting, crafts) with a theme in mind and incorporates past and current examples by African American artists. , Song Writing: students will learn to cultivate ideas into songs to be heard, recorded, and performed; something for every type of song writer from beginning to established artist. Dance: students will work on old school and new school hip-hop dance choreography to be co-choreographed by instructor and students as well as other dance forms. Creative Writing: all forms of literature; poetry, essays, fiction, non-fiction instruction & practice.
Identify your choice below.
Indicate your 1st choice by circling #1 and your 2nd choice by circling # 2. Your second choice
will be used if your first choice is filled up.
Vocal Music: 1 2 Dance: 1 2 Song Writing 1 2 Theater: 1 2
Instrumental Music: 1 – 2 Visual Arts: 1 2 Creative Writing: 1 2
Applicant’s Name: __________________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone number: ________________________________________ Grade completed_________________
Name of School applicant attends: ________________________________________________________
Contact information of Parent or guardian: Name____________________________________________
Address____________________________________________ __________Phone# __________________
Email address: __________________________________________________________________
The Registration Fee for the week is $300.00, which covers the cost of dorm rooms, meals, and activities. The fee or a deposit must be paid when registering. Also, payment plans may be arranged. Late registrations (after June 24th) will increase to $350.00. Partial Scholarships may be available for some students who qualify, feel free to inquire. Make Checks or Money Orders payable to: African American Arts & Heritage Academy or simply AAAHA .
New students should submit a letter of recommendation with their Application
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If you have questions email or call: Dr. Brucella Jordan (216) 290-8564; brucella45@live.com
Mail Application and fee to: African American Arts & Heritage Academy
c/o Dr. Brucella Jordan
P.O. Box 369,
Ansted, WV 25812