The 8 Shugah Baybees characters gathered on the school steps under a bright sky.

Character Development Through Creative Movement & Dramatics

The Ensemble

Meet the 8 Shugah Baybees

Eight unique characters—each with their own superpower. Click any Baybee to explore their story and trait.

Student + School Outcomes

Learning that moves beyond the desk.

Confidence & Self-Expression

Empowering children to embrace their authentic identity, speak up proudly, and share creative ideas without fear.

Communication & Collaboration

Fostering active listening, ensemble teamwork, and dialogue across diverse peer backgrounds and styles.

Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving

Encouraging playful curiosity, improvisation, cognitive flexibility, and divergent problem-solving strategies.

Empathy & Belonging

Building inclusive classroom cultures where every child feels seen, celebrated, valued, and emotionally safe.

Curriculum Alignment

Meets National Arts Standards, CASEL Social-Emotional Competencies & Early Literacy benchmarks.

CASEL 5SEL Tier 1

The Signature Residency

12 Sessions • 8 Characters • One Creative Experience

$12,000
A character-development residency designed to inspire confidence, creativity, collaboration, and self-expression.
  • •12 interactive, in-school sessions led by teaching artists.
  • •Exploration of all eight Shugah Baybees characters through creative, interactive activities.
  • •Arts-based learning incorporating movement, music, storytelling, and dramatics.
  • •Learning and participation through the Shugah Baybees theme song.
  • •Culminating creative presentation celebrating student expression and learning.
The people behind the Shugah Baybees program: Janay Shabazz and Nadhege.