Donna Davenport is dedicated to maintaining an uplifting, supportive and motivating environment in which to experience the joyous and transformational magic that is performance. For over thirty-five years, Donna Davenport has devoted her time and energy to educating children through the fine arts. In 1977, Ms. Davenport founded FieldCrest School of Performing Arts. Class offerings were limited and total student enrollment was ten.

In 2013, over 200 students enrolled in a wide variety of classes including dance, etiquette, modeling, acting, and creative writing. Possessing a B.A. in Education, Ms. Davenport has remained active with a variety of organizations including the Illinois Arts Council, Southland Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Arts Alliance, and the Arts and Business Council. Ms. Davenport is also the founder of "The Children Dance Theater Chicago".

Donna Davenport/Career Accomplishments:

Member in the national register “Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals
Appointed a Board Panelist; Illinois Arts Council by Lois Weisberg; Commissioner I.A.C.
Founder – Children’s Dance Theater Chicago
Founder – Southland Scholarship Foundation
Founder – Southland’s Men of Tomorrow Mentoring Program
Former students who have continued a career in the fine arts:
LaJoyce Hunter-Brookshire / Author “Soul Food”
Gordette Brent / Artistic director / Studio One Conservatory
Dana Powell / Publisher / Brides Noir Magazine