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Transforming lives of less privileged adolescents in Mumbai

Author(s) Ms. Rajashree Sandeep Kadam, Ms. Manasi Rahul Bawdekar, Ms. Rupali Laxmikant Satavase
Country India
Abstract Arts education benefits children beyond academics, fostering cognitive, emotional, physical, and social growth, especially for first-generation learners and those from resource-poor communities. Established in 2007 to encourage secondary school completion in government and aided schools, the Salaam Bombay Arts Academy equips children with confidence, creativity, and resilience, leading to aspirational and improved future outcomes through a holistic approach. Adolescents spend three years learning an art form—Indian Classical Dance, Western Contemporary Dance, Theatre, Creative Arts, or Music—alongside developing essential life skills. Classes of these adolescent students are held after school within school premises, ensuring accessibility.
This paper presents personal journeys of five students, one from each academy, highlighting the transformative impact of the Arts Academies. Stories were shortlisted based on maximum variation and intensity sampling. Outcome mapping technique tracked progress across individual, group (family, peers), and community levels. Field notes and internal reports underwent qualitative open coding and analysis, capturing the multifaceted influence of arts education on children's lives.
Data highlights that the Arts Academies fostered self-expression through experiential learning, enabling students to learn and hone technical art skills while showcasing their talents. This process developed their communication abilities and boosted their self-confidence. Their stories illustrate how art strengthened their resilience, helping them navigate personal challenges constructively. They also cultivated initiative, empathy, and leadership qualities. Ultimately, this journey of self-discovery has transformed them into articulate, career-wise better informed, confident leaders ready to face the world.
Keywords Key words – Arts, underprivileged, adolescents, life skills
Field Arts
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-31
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.62709
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