Nia Kids Youth Service Organization

N.I.A. Kids is a 501(c)(3) youth service organization that empowers youth and teens to realize their full potential through the performing arts. Our organization provides performing arts programs for young individuals throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex and beyond. We believe that participation in the arts contributes to the healthy development of young people, their families, and communities. At N.I.A. Kids, we provide a platform for youth to develop artistically, mentally, and socially as they work to share their gifts with the world. Since our inception in 2005, we have produced numerous professional theatrical productions, programs, and community events that have provided opportunities for young people to experience theatrical production.

Our Mission

Our mission is to nurture, inspire, and affirm the gifts and talents of all youth and teens by providing performing arts training, arts education, and opportunities for them to experience theatrical production. We aim to enhance life skills through encouraging perseverance, accountability, and creativity. Our programs have exposed hundreds of youth and teens to many facets of performance and the performing arts industry.

Programs

At N.I.A. Kids, we offer a variety of programs that cater to the needs of young individuals who have an interest in the performing arts. Our programs include:

• Summer Theater: Our summer theater program provides young individuals with a unique opportunity to learn about the performing arts. Participants engage in various activities, such as acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft. The program culminates in a final performance that showcases the talents of the participants.

• Performing Arts After School Arts: Our after-school arts program provides young individuals with a safe and creative space to explore their interests in the performing arts. The program offers various classes, such as drama, dance, music, and visual arts. Participants have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a final performance.

• Talent Services: Our talent services department provides young individuals with opportunities to gain professional experience in the performing arts industry. We offer services such as talent development, audition coaching, and career guidance.

Upcoming Events

We currently do not have any upcoming events at the moment. However, we encourage you to stay in touch with us by visiting our website regularly or following us on social media.

Our Founder

LaTara Thompkins is the Founder and Artistic Director of N.I.A. Kids. She founded the organization in 2005 to address the need to provide productive activities for youth and teens in the community. LaTara is a proud alumni of Prairie View A&M University and holds a dual master's degree from Texas Woman's University. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. LaTara's hard work and dedication have earned her numerous awards, including Ebony Magazine's "Unsung Hero" Award, Community Service Award by the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc., Women of HOPE Award by the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., and the I'm Every Woman Activist Award by Stand for Sisterhood.

LaTara's love for the arts and her commitment to the community have inspired her to create a platform that nurtures, inspires, and affirms the gifts and talents of youth and teens. Her leadership and creativity have allowed N.I.A. Kids to provide young individuals with life-changing opportunities in the performing arts industry.