Dancer for a Day

 Photo by: Angie Vasquez

In addition to offering free classes, NYC Dance Week created Dancer for a Day Program to provide deserving children and young teens who are facing unique challenges in their life the opportunity to dance, even if only for a day.

Dancer for a Day is a NYC Dance Week initiative that provides youth with varied dance backgrounds the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a professional dancer.  In its sixth year, Dancer for a Day will go virtual and work with kids ages 7-18, who want to pursue dance as a career, to participate in a day filled with class taking, a nutritional workshop, and a performance & Q&A with a dance company.  We will also grant a few kids scholarship to take classes for the rest of the year.

Below is the 2021 schedule:

Saturday, June 12, 2021; 1pm EST; Zoom and Facebook Live: Nutrition Class – All are welcome to join!

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/95152014040?pwd=aFpmVG1iOHdzUWFKK3prTzlrNlR3QT09

Meeting ID: 951 5201 4040

Passcode: 024636

About the Instructor: Shawn McMullen, MS

After working with a Dr. of Nutritional Medicine to rid her body of fibroids, Shawn became aware of the powerful impact our food choices have on our bodies and well-being. This experience inspired her to learn as much as she could about food and nutrition and how they can be used to improve wellness. Her inspiration led to the completion of a MS in Nutrition and Integrative Health. With a MS in Urban Affairs, Shawn has a particular interest in bringing a greater awareness of the impact of food and nutrition choices to traditionally underserved populations. She feels blessed to be able to combine both her passions.

Saturday, June 12, 2021; 3pm EST; Zoom: Dancewave Performance and Q&A Session with dance company – Only for kids who were nominated

Saturday, June 12, 2021, 7pm EST, Zoom: Benjamin Briones Ballet Performance – All are welcome!

Zoom ID: 812 8666 2206

Password: 463131

We invite you to this virtual presentation featuring three premiers presented at the company’s Summer Season on 12 June at 7pm ET.

The company is thrilled to present to celebrate works by female choreographers, Beatriz Madrid and Nellesa Walthour.

Further, please enjoy the world’s first ballet addressing the importance of conservation awareness: An introduction to FERGUS, based on Sebastian Morley’s children’s book Fergus the Turtus will lead the way to a full length ballet for the family to open in Summer 2022 with music by Felipe Perez Satiago and costumes painted by artist Rene Maynez. Fergus is supported by numerous conservation organizations, including Turtle Conservancy and Hudson Park River Project. WATCH the trailer.

Sunday, June 13, 2021, 1-4pm EST, In-Person, Zoom and Facebook Live: Dance Classes at Dancewave Studio

Dancer for a Day is a NYC Dance Week initiative that provides the youth with varied dance backgrounds the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a professional dancer. In its sixth year, Dancer For A Day will work with kids, ages 7-18, who want to pursue dance as a career, to participate in a multi-day series filled with class taking, a nutritional workshop, and a performance & Q&A with a dance company.

Sign-up a kid here: https://forms.gle/M2v4rjGA3bh2YLuv6

Contact: Jennifer Dublin – jennifer@nycdanceweek.org

NOMINATE YOUR DANCER FOR A DAY 

And if you would like to give the gift of dance and support these kids, please make a contribution at:

https://bit.ly/2qanZ3z

Your contribution will fund the following:

• Tuition for the youths receiving scholarship to attend classes
• Fees for instructors to teach dance classes & nutrition workshop
• Gift Certificates for dance studios and gears

We thank you for your support!