We have heard from the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization that they have used the funding raised by The Dancer’s Alchemy during the 2015 Buddy Walk to provide free art classes for local adults this summer. The class has been so popular that they will continue to offer it during the fall and beyond! The participants have really enjoyed the class.
Thank you to all of the Southern Dance Theatre and Dancer’s Edge Company families and students who participated to make this event and the class for these students such a success.
You may see some familiar faces in the photos below, some of our Dance Movement students and members of the Special Arts Ensemble enjoyed their time painting this summer.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to say “I love you” than with tickets to the annual “A Love Affair” performance, hosted by The Dancer’s Alchemy. If you love the art of dance, this show is right up your alley and promises to be sensational with Keynote Speaker Steven Caras, internationally acclaimed former New York City Ballet dancer and ballet photographer, with performances by soloist Ryan Redmond, Pine Crest School’s Dance ETC, Soloist Anna Gonzalez of The Harid Conservatory, Bak Middle School of the Arts, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, The Dancer’s Edge Company of Southern Dance Theatre, ArtStage Performing Arts, Ballet East, Ballet Palm Beach, Florida Dance Conservatory, Orlando Aerial Arts, & Wings to Fly Dance Company!
“A Love Affair: An Evening of Dance to Honor Joan Miller” will be held February 27, 2016 at 7pm at the Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33496.
All tickets, donation, and program message proceeds from this event go toward the care of Palm Beach Ballet Center’s Miss Joan Miller as she lives with Alzheimer’s and are tax-deductible. The Dancer’s Alchemy is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
In recent years, the Special Arts Ensemble has performed during the opening ceremony for the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Association’s Annual “Buddy Walk”. This event raises funds for the organization’s educational, social, and advocacy programs in Palm Beach County and promotes awareness of the capabilities and talents of persons with Down Syndrome.
We’ve decided to take our school’s involvement in this year’s 21st Annual Buddy Walk to the next level in order for the 2nd year in a row. Last year our team raised $1,200 and over 150 people joined Dance Buddies STEP UP! We’re hoping to go even bigger this year!
Thanks to Teresa Copeland Heller for the photograph!
We are opening the opportunity up to the entire school to get involved with our team, called Dance Buddies STEP UP, either by walking during the event or by making donations. The Dancer’s Edge Company will participate and walk in honor of our Special Arts Ensemble and Dance Movement Students.
This is a great opportunity for adults and children of all ages to get involved in a very important cause, one that is very dear to our hearts here at Southern Dance Theatre.
We are hoping Team Dance Buddies – STEP UP will make a great impact!
About the Buddy Walk
The Buddy Walk, a Family Fun Event, features a one mile walk, free breakfast, multiple children’s activities, live entertainment, dj and dancing, characters and a silent auction and raffle. In 2014, nearly 3000 people participated in the Buddy Walk and raised over $180,000. Typical attendees are suburban families.
About Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization For 35 years, Gold Coast has been serving the families of children with Down syndrome in Palm Beach County. We offer education, advocacy and support programs including The Learning Program, Exceptional Educators, Smart Start, Tunes for Tots and the Next Chapter Book Club. The Buddy Walk funds the majority of our work and made possible the opening of our Resource Center in 2012. Gold Coast is a Founder of the Buddy Walk and one of only three groups nationally that have continually held walks for 21 years.
About Down Syndrome
Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21. One in every 691 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome.
More than 400,000 Americans are living with Down syndrome. With quality education and family and community support, people with Down syndrome will develop their full potential and enjoy meaningful lives.
Show Support by Walking
To participate in the Buddy Walk, click here to register. You can also register at Southern Dance Theatre Friday, September 11th from 6:30-9:30pm or Saturday, September 12th from 9-4pm. This is during Dancer’s Edge Company Auditions and will be a convenient time for many people to get registered.
To join Southern Dance Theatre’s team for this year’s Buddy Walk, be sure to click “Join a team” and select “Dance Buddies STEP UP”. This is Southern Dance Theatre’s Team.
Registration is $20, but if you register before Sunday, October 4th it is only $15. If you are registering a student, you can enter BW15 as the promo code, and the registration fee is then only $10 for students. Registration at the event is $20.
Show Support by Donating
If you are unable to participate in the walk, but would like to show your support by donating to this event as part of the Dance Buddies STEP UP team, click here.
Check out the footage of the 2014 and 2013 Buddy Walks below. You will see a clip of the Special Arts Ensemble’s performance! We hope you will be inspired to join us!
Additional Event Details
Date & Time: Sunday, October 18, 2015 – 8am to 12pm
Location: John Prince Park Center Drive Pavilion
4759 S Congress Ave
Lake Worth, Florida 33461
We’re so pleased to announce that Jill Nicklaus, a Broadway Extraordinaire, and former student of Palm Beach Ballet and Joan Miller, will be one of the Emcees for the upcoming “A Love Affair” Saturday, February 28th at 7pm in Boca Raton! Some of Jill’s credits include Broadway Musicals – Fosse, Chicago, and Movin’ out. Jill will also grace the stage with her song!
Presented by The Dancer’s Alchemy, The 13th Annual “A Love Affair” Benefit raises funds for arts scholarships for South Florida children with Down Syndrome.
An Evening of A Dance Collective To Benefit The Renfrew Center Foundation
Featuring:
Ballet East • Southern Dance Theatre • Wellington Ballet Theatre • Boca Dance Studio • BAK Middle School of the Arts • That’s Dancing • Mrs. P’s Dance and Acrobatic Studios • Dance Academy of Boca Raton • Oxbridge Academy Dance Department • School of Ballet Arts
Top local dance schools and companies unite together to raise awareness of eating disorders this February during National Eating Disorder Awareness Month. Proceeds support the Renfrew Center Foundation: First In Eating Disorders.
Tickets are general admission: $25
Cash only at the door
To purchase tickets in advance, call 561-578-1515
February 8th, 2014 at 7pm
Countess de Hoernle Theatre Spanish River High School
5100 Jog Road | Boca Raton, FL 33496
