Dayspring School of the Arts

“David shildmyer 5329 warmwinds ct. St. Louis, mo 63129 jeffrey russell 76 log hill lane ballwin, mo 63011 claudia alexander 2605 braemar parkway lake st. Louis, mo 63367 amalia laviolette 2007 mark anthone dr. Fenton, mo 63026 wayne drewes 525 graeser rd. Creve coeur, mo 63141 mike james 1281 foxpoint maryland heights, mo 63043 karlton thornton 2454 black pine ct. Florissant, mo 63031 derrik kassebaum 3799 dyer ct. St. Paul, mo 63366 kim kinney brian van winkle arianne aughey 7310 bruno ave st. Louis, mo 63117 wes morgenthaler 4 oxford place st. Charles, mo 63301”

“Form 990 reviewed by director and treasurer.”

“Board members recuse themselves if the decision affects their personal business.”

“The executive director's compensation is reviewed annually by the governing body.”

“Documents made public upon request.”

“Dayspring arts and education was created in september 1993 a group of artists who are seeking a different kind of arts education for their children. Remembering their own struggles as young artist, they dreamed of a place with her children could receive quality technical training in a secure and nurturing environment that would prepare them to deal gracefully with the realities of life in the competitive world of the arts. Beginning with only 30 students in a handful of classes, the school grew rapidly in its early years, largely through word-of-mouth and recommendations. In 1998, dayspring incorporated as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization with a committed board of directors. In january 1999, the school moved into a larger facility, which provided room for 3 dance/performing arts studios, several classrooms/music studios as well as offices. Today the school is home to the 750 students, with a structured multidisciplinary arts program that emphasizes the importance of technical excellence and character training. Our program has expanded to include several departments which include performing arts (musical theater, drama, circus arts and backstage), dance (ballet, tap, jazz and modern), music (private lessons and classes), and the academy (academics for homeschoolers in a university model format). These departments maintain individual policies and standards, while sharing a common vision and common resources. Our vision is to build strong foundation in lives, young and old, to sustain their fully developed god given gifts, and for them to be enjoyed, celebrated and utilized in those lives for a lifetime. Communities will be enriched by the impact of those lives demonstrating how to live with excellent character and skill, enhance creativity, critical thought, collaboration and passion for their calling. We value excellence (in relationships, attitudes and character, artistry and performance, technique and skill, and in the environment where we teach and learn), character development (to build foundations of self-discipline, responsibility, kindness, confidence, respect, service, and leadership), skills that will serve our students well in any path they choose (technical skills for their field, communications, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and an attitude of contribution to the community), and community (creating a culture that is engaging, serving, partnering, and providing outside experiences to enrich students' perspective).”

“Provide arts instructions and performance. We will expand our unique offerings and impact to our community by regular reaching out to the targeted schools, districts, city governments, organizations and businesses. Our strategy to continue and grow our work is to develop a department to be devoted to this effort.”