programs

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Creative Arts

In Control of Rochester NY’s Creative Arts Experiences provide you with the opportunity to follow your creative passions. From music lessons to acting classes to photography, there’s no limit to what you can learn.

Video Production

In this 10-12 week program you will learn the basics of scriptwriting and video production, including how to write and produce a script on issues you and your friends may face or bring awareness to topics that are important to you. The final script for production will be decided by the participants. Once the scripts are written, you choose how you want to be involved in the video production process— video crew (behind the camera) or the cast (in front of the camera). You will then produce Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and content that can be viewed on television and social media.

Culinary Arts

During the 8-10 week course of the Culinary Arts Program, you will learn culinary basics in order to make healthier eating decisions for themselves and others. You will recognize food hazards and ways to prevent contamination, learn cooking terminology and receive hands on kitchen experience. After completing the In Control Culinary Arts Program, you will receive a culinary certification of completion.

GRRLZ Group

In this 8-10 week program, you will learn how to increase self-confidence, strengthen your relationships, and handle daily stressors through group discussions and activities designed to challenge you to dig deeper. Girls are powerful, and when placed into a safe environment where they can work together and empower each other, everlasting changes can be made. By the end of this program, you will be certified as a GRRLZ Group ambassador, and can go out to lead your own groups!

Dance

Our Dance Program is designed to give you an opportunity to express yourself through dance. You will learn choreography and perform routines at community events, shows and competitions while incorporating educational workshops on dance, discipline, respect and commitment.

Fashion

In this 10-12 week program, you will have the opportunity to learn techniques/skills from a professional Fashion Designer who brings decades of professional experience to every class. By the end of this program, participants will be able to create clothing that inspires them and understand the process of becoming a successful fashion designer.

Photography

In this 8 week program, you will learn how to understand composition, Color, lightening, capturing motion photos, shooting on location and in the studio. This program will develop your skills as a potential future photographer.

INC TV

A 30-minute television show that is written and created by teens from the Rochester, New York area. The television show addresses teen issues in a variety of ways including but not limited to Public Service Announcements (PSA’s), drama series, game shows and news. The creative partnership is with Rochester Community Television (RCTV) and the In-Control program and is broadcast on https://www.rctvmediacenter.org/watch, Spectrum Channel 1301 or On Demand on your Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, etc.

INC POWER HOUR

A 1-hour live radio show that is written and created by teens from the Rochester, New York area. The radio show addresses teen issues and pop culture in a variety of ways included but not limited to Public Service Announcements (PSA’s), games, segment creation and live callers. The creative partnership is with Rochester Community Television (RCTV) and the In-Control program and is broadcast on WXIR 100.9 FM every Wednesday at 5pm. Listeners are also able to listen via the TuneIn app on any device

Music Production

Participants of this program will learn equipment basics, studio roles, publishing and streaming, how to create an online presence, merchandising, project creation which includes writing, graphic design, engineering, artist development, and producing.

IN CONTROL 4 PEACE

In Control 4 Peace tackles numerous social determinants of health by working with young people striving to reach their physical and mental health goals while empowering them to think and operate strategically while striving to achieve their education, career, and entrepreneurial goals.

VIDEO PRODUCTION

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Culinary Arts

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grrlz group

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DANCE

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fashion

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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INC TV

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INC POWER HOUR

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MUSIC Production