The Light Academy school day runs Monday–Friday, 8am–2pm. After 2pm, our students have the opportunity to participate in after-school arts programming offered by the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (AHCAC) — a nationally recognized arts institution that has been part of the Liberty City community for nearly 50 years. Because TLA is located inside the AHCAC building, students transition seamlessly from academics to the arts without parents needing to arrange additional transportation.
THE LIGHT ACADEMY
What Students Can Explore
Dance
Students can train in dance disciplines at AHCAC's newly renovated studio.
Visual Arts
Hands-on instruction in fine art, photography, sculpture, and media arts.
Theater
Youth Theatre at AHCAC serves students ages 10–17 and builds performance and storytelling skills.
Vocal Ensemble
Voices of Heritage is a choral ensemble for students ages 9–16.
Music
Instrumental and vocal music programs including the Heritage Stage Band and
Winds of Heritage ensemble.
After School Arts Academy
AHCAC's flagship after-school program runs 5 days per week starting at 2pm, with eight-week sessions aligned to the school calendar.
About AHCAC
The Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center is a premier arts training institution at the intersection of MLK Boulevard and Moonlight Way in Liberty City. Nationally recognized and funded by Miami-Dade County, the Knight Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts, AHCAC has developed hundreds of outstanding young artists across every discipline for nearly 50 years. Alumni include Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight) and Robert Battle, former Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
