I am excited to announce that I have just been granted an opportunity to participate in the 2013 New Waves! Dance and Performance Institute to be held July 22nd through August 1st, 2013. New Waves! 2013 offers master classes and workshops in contemporary dance, Caribbean dance, house, modern, contact improvisation, and repertory with an outstanding faculty of international dance artists. It is distinguished by its programs being held in Trinidad and Tobago, to run concurrently with the Tobago Heritage Festival and Trinidad's Emancipation Day Festivities. The Institute is offering 3 days of intensive classes, workshops and unique experiences in Tobago as well as a week of classes and programs at the University of Trinidad and Tobago Academy for Performing Arts. Participants take up to five classes a day and through informal dialogues and Institute programs, create community, build connections with other dance professionals, and experience the unique cultural landscape of Trinidad & Tobago. Who can pass up this opportunity?
New Waves! 2013 will afford me the opportunity for professional development. I have been accepted into the program as both a participant and an apprentice to international dance and performance artists. I will admit that this program takes me out of my comfort zone by taking classes with technically trained dancers from all over the world. However, the benefits of learning from and exchanging ideas with those who share the same love of the arts and culture surpass my reservations. I will participate with a purpose; To develop the 2013-2014 curriculum for Mosaic Movement.
I have already begun planning, researching and saving, but I will also need your help to take advantage of this opportunity. To pay for my airfare, food, ground transportation, incidentals, and part of my program fee, I am looking to meet a fundraising goal of $2,500. I realize you are asked on a daily basis to contribute to various causes on top of bills and everyday expenses, but you can make this opportunity a reality by contributing.
Everyone needs a spark of creativity to make ordinary extraordinary. This is my chance to reignite that spark. Donations can be made in person, via internet, to my Paypal account (msmickie@hotmail.com) or directly to the Summer Institute (mgmtarts@gmail.com). Also, if you have frequent flyer miles that you wish to donate (American Airlines) that would be greatly appreciated. Additionally, I will conduct dance workshops, 50/50 raffles, and collect cans in the near future as fundraisers. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me and please check out the Institute's website more information: http://makedathomas.org/institute.aspx. Thank you for support and becoming a partner to the arts community.
Sponsorship Levels:
Good Samaritan $5-$25
Name on my thank you t-shirt & warm & fuzzy feeling
Helping Hand $25-$50
Name on my thank you t-shirt & Postcard from Trinidad
Gold Star $50-100
Name on my thank you t-shirt, Postcard from Trinidad, & Souvenir
Platinum Star $100+
Name on my thank you t-shirt, Postcard from Trinidad, Souvenir, & Post Institute Presentation (on flash drive).
and will be invited to a Post Institute Dance Class & Presentation, where gifts will be presented. For out-of-state supporters, gifts will be mailed.
