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🌟 Cultivating Creativity When You Feel Depleted 🌟 advocacy sustainability Jul 26, 2024

Hey there,

As we gear up for another exciting school year, I've been reflecting on the importance of nurturing our creativity, especially during challenging times.

In 2020, I had the opportunity to participate in a residency where I created a deeply personal piece titled By Faith. By Faith...

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Honoring Black Resilience Through Dance: Celebrating Juneteenth and Acknowledging Our Dancestors advocacy Jun 19, 2024

Juneteenth, often referred to as our country’s second Independence Day, holds profound significance in the African American community. Despite its historical importance, many Americans remain unaware of this monumental event. 

Juneteenth marks the day when Union soldiers arrived in...

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Bringing Visibility to Your Dance Program: The Art of Event Planning advocacy engagement logistics production design Apr 15, 2024

Listen, I get it!!! As dedicated dance teachers, you pour your heart and soul into your program, constantly striving to create memorable experiences for your students. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of lesson planning, rehearsals, and performances, it's easy for some of your most...

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Creating Dance for Social Change: Empowering Students to Make a Difference advocacy engagement production design Jan 29, 2024

Dance, as an art form, has the incredible power to transcend the stage and become a catalyst for social change. It all starts with a conversation with your students. For me, I was having a tough time with one particular class. In that class there were a lot of leaders…think captain of the...

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