VISION
For the Love of Dance Foundation envisions a world that affords every child equal access and opportunity to quality dance arts education regardless of gender, age, race or culture, socio-economic status or ability.
THE ART OF DANCE
The art of dance uses movement to communicate meaning about the human experience. It is far more than exercise or entertainment. It is a powerful medium to express one's values, thoughts, and aspirations about the lives we live and the world in which we live.
EDUCATION IN THE ART OF DANCE
Education in the art of dance develops the knowledge and skills required to create, perform, and understand movement as a means of artistic communication. A comprehensive education includes improvisation, technique, choreography, performance, observation and analysis. Exposure to dance history and cultures, kinesiology and anatomy, and movement theories further enriches the dance educational experience.
IMPORTANNCE OF EDUCATION IN THE ART OF DANCE
Education in the art of dance engages the artistic processes of creating, performing and critical analysis. These processes require students to read symbol systems, use critical thinking skills, excel in nonverbal reasoning and communication, exchange ideas, work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, and interact within a multicultural society. More comprehensively, education in the art of dance develops kinesthetic and spatial learning as well as intra- and interpersonal knowledge of self and others.
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FOR THE LOVE OF DANCE FOUNDATION is a not-for-profit* organization formed to promote and enhance the art of dance to at-risk and underprivileged youths between the ages of 4 and 18.
Within the safety of our dance studio, we will match the student to a professional dance instructor in the dance genre of the studen't choice: whether Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Country or Hip Hop. We will offer a dynamic and constantly evolving program by providing various dance opportunities while building a lifelong skill.
The majority of our students will be found through networking with various government agencies and other non profit organizations, which provide shelter or services to at-risk youths.
Students will come from diverse social and economic backgrounds; many of whom are homeless, gang members or socially dysfunctional, many with histories of physical or emotional abuse or neglect. Our program will encourage confidence, goal setting, self-discipline, creativity, team work, social skills and of course, trust: giving the students the necessary tools to meet the challenges encountering throughout their lives.
The board members, among other things, share two core principles: A passion for dance, and a passion for our youth and their potential. We have all observed, within ourselves, what the love of dance has provided us in our own lives, as individuals and members of our communities, and we strive to share these experiences with these kids!
DESERT CITY SWING CONVENTION
Desert City Swing, a Phoenix based West Coast Swing Convention is proud to contribute 100% of the proceeds from its 4th annual convention to For the Love of Dance Foundation. The convention will be held at the Squaw Peak Hilton Resort in Phoenix, Arizona from September 9 to 12, 2010. For more information on how to obtain tickets for the event, visit www.desertcityswing.com. We are passionate about our dance and want to share our knowledge with our future.
DESERT CITY SWING SUNDAYS
Every Sunday please join us for West Coast Swing lessons and dance held at Arthur Murray Dance Studio located at 1210 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona. All proceeds from this weekly event are donated to For the Love of Dance Foundation. Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced lessons are held concurrently at 6:00 p.m., followed by open dancing from 7:00 10:30 p.m. Open to the public, no partner required, all ages are welcome. Snacks are provided. Cost for the entire evening is only $7.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Help us raise funds to make dreams possible! If your organization would like to help us ensure all children have the opportunity to express themselves through dance, please contact our offices with your fundraising ideas.
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DONATE
CASH CONTRIBUTIONS can be made by mail, phone or online. We thank you in advance for your consideration and generosity.
AUCTION ITEMS
The Foundation holds several fundraising events with silent and live auctions and raffles. Items such as electronics, event tickets, sports memorabilia and one-of-a-kind experiences are just a few examples of items you can donate to the Foundation to help raise funds at these events.
DONATIONS OF GOODS OR SERVICES
Help us to keep our overhead costs low. We welcome donations of services from printing to computer set up, electrical to photography, postage to office supplies, carpentry to transportation service. In addition, the Foundation accepts donations of goods to be used for fundraising events and in our office.
VOLUNTEER
Please contact us if would like to contribute your time to one of our special fundraising events, or if you would like to volunteer during scheduled dance lessons to assist in registration and sign in. Professional dancers are always welcome to go offsite to local at-risk schools to instruct in a group after school program in our community.
For the Love of Dance Foundation
931 E. Elliot Rd, Suite 101
Tempe AZ 85284
tel:
+ 1 (480) 777.8877
email:
info_fortheloveofdance.com
