MEETING AT-PROMISE YOUTH WHERE THEY DREAM

“The term “at-promise” perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the Dorill mission. We reject the notion that these young creatives are “at-risk.” Instead, we acknowledge that they are filled with potential, promise, and endless possibilities if we provide them with the right tools, opportunities, and a nurturing environment. Our commitment to their growth is unwavering.” – Tareake Dorill Ramos

The Dorill Method is a revolutionary approach to arts education, rooted in radical disruption and innovation across multiple artistic disciplines. Our pedagogy combines high rigor and high culture with reality-based learning and healing-centered engagement, cultivating a dynamic space where At-Promise Youth transcend barriers and redefine possibilities.

Through culturally resonant teaching in dance, drama, media, music, spoken word, visual arts, and creative maker spaces, we guide Young Citizen Artists to confront real-world challenges, honor their lived experiences, and find healing through each form of creative expression. This method transforms classrooms into spaces of radical liberation, where youth are trained not just to master their craft, but to lead, disrupt, and spark lasting change in their communities.

Dorill Arts Programs

HOW WE DO IT

Dorill Arts Programs ignite Young Citizen Artists (YCAs) as fearless catalysts for transformation, harnessing the power of Dance, Drama, Media, Music, Spoken Word, Visual Art, and Creative Maker Space to dismantle oppressive systems in their neighborhoods. We cultivate visionary thought leaders through dynamic intergenerational dialogues that challenge the status quo and drive tangible change in their homes, schools, and communities. By embracing restorative justice and holistic, trauma-informed practices, we create brave, safe spaces where the arts thrive and where families are celebrated as promises of potential, not as risks to be managed.

SUMMER
ARTS

5 WEEKS INTENSIVE

Summer Arts operates in partnership with Grand Street Settlement from July 7th – August 9th, 2025.

Look Out For More Info on Registration in April 2025!

SATURDAY
ARTS

10-MONTH PROGRAM

Saturday Arts operates in partnership with The Lower Eastside Girls Club/Center for Wellbeing & Happiness from September 2024 until June 2025.

In-School
Arts

15 WEEKS WORKSHOP SERIES

In-School Arts operates in partnership with NYC Public Schools, to reimagine arts education through restorative justice practices by utilizing social change ecosystems to transform school culture.

Standard Package: $5,000 (15 Workshops)

Additional Class Package: $3,000 (15 Additional Workshops)

AFTER SCHOOL
ARTS

10-MONTH PROGRAM

After School Arts operates in partnership with Grand Street Settlement and The City Tutors from September 23rd, 2024 until June 13th, 2025. 

Mondays: English Language Arts

Tuesdays: Math

Wednesdays: Science

Thursdays: Math

Fridays: Social Studies

REM/ARTS

In partnership with The Loisaida Center, REM/ARTS is a leadership and mentorship program for DoER Alumni and young adults aged 18-24 focused on enhancing artistic skills and business acumen.

nEXTGEN KNIGHTS

In partnership with Boys’ Club of New York, NextGen Knights (NGK) is a mentorship program coaching male-identifying youth ages 10-18 to redefine preconceived notions of masculinity. 

CATALYST ARTS

In partnership with The Lower Eastside Girls Club, CatalystARTS is a mentorship program coaching female-identifying youth ages 10 – 18 to redefine femininity through artistic expression, critical dialogue, and community engagement. 

NEX(US) FAM

In partnership with Families Thriving at University Settlement, NEX(US) FAM is a family engagement program offering resources and guidance to promote self-reliance and resilience. 

CHOSEN HOME COALITION

Chosen Home Coalition is a mentorship program for runaway and homeless youth, using artistic expression as a tool for self-discovery and advocacy.

(IM)POSSIBLE PROMISE

(IM)Possible Promise is an arts wellness diversion program that embraces the belief that a story does not end with a mistake; rather, it is at that very juncture that a new narrative begins. 

ART DISCIPLINES

DANCE
DRAMA
MEDIA
MUSIC
SPOKEN WORD
VISUAL ART