Keep Dance eXchange at Bache-Martin!

Verified Non-Profit

Verified Non-Profit

The Description

We have raised $1,798 through offline contributions. In total, between offline and online contributions, we have met our goal! We will not need any more online contributions at this time towards this fundraiser.

Based on the award-winning methodology of the National Dance Institute (NDI), Dance eXchange uses live music and structured creative learning to teach Philadelphia students the basic vocabulary of dance, while fostering personal growth skills like self-confidence, focus, teamwork, and determination. For the fourth year at Bache-Martin, Dance eXchange is working with our 3rd and 4th grade students.
 
This is one of the most beloved programs at our school and one that brings so much joy to each student that participates. Teachers love that the kids get to move and be creative, and this helps them focus better when they get back to the classroom. In order to continue the program this year and going forward, we need to raise the funds to pay the teaching artists and musicians.
 
Held twice every week for a total of 24 class sessions per year, Dance eXchange brings two teaching artists and a live musician into the classroom to engage students in four key activities:  
  1. “Call and Response Greetings,” which serve as an ice-breaker and build student energy
  2. “The Warm-Up,” which varies day-to-day and introduces key movements and techniques
  3. “I Go, You Go,” which builds choreography sequences through repetition of simple, athletic gestures set to varying rhythms/tempos, as well as competitive group games
  4. “Runs and Leaps,” which give each dancer a moment in the spotlight and accents stage presence 

Each year features a mid-way performance for students’ peers and a final performance on a professional stage for friends, family, and the community.

The 2018-2019 performance was held at the Mandell Theater in Drexel University.
 
Check out the BalletX Dance eXchange video to hear why students love the program from the students themselves!

Back Up Plan

If we do not reach our goal, the program will be cancelled and Bache-Martin's students will miss out on this incredible experience.

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About the Creator

I am currently the Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Bache-Martin and the parent of a current 3rd grader and future Kindergartener (next fall!) at Bache-Martin.

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Kathleen Conlon

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$100

Ross Keit

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$100

Helen Keit

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Anne Nevins

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Krystal Eason

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Jacylin Florescio

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Amy B Dusch

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$100

Sara Scott

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christine lejeune

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Amy Choules

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Stephanie Crittenden

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Anonymous

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Susan Lowry

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Anna Marchini

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Alicia Nevins

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Kevin Bovaird

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Michael Berman

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Sarah Forster

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Anne Nevins

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Beth Doreian

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Kathleen Klemm

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