Congratulations to Zack Gottsagen for making history at the Oscars tonight!
by Alexandra Del Rosario The Peanut Butter Falcon star Zack Gottsagen made history as the Academy Awards’ first presenter with Down syndrome at the 2020 Oscars on Sunday. The actor, who received a standing ovation upon hitting the Dolby Theater stage, announced the nominees and winner of the live-action short film category alongside co-star Shia LaBeouf.
When: Sunday, October 13th from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
Where: John Prince Park, Center Drive Pavilion, 4759 S. Congress Ave. Lake Worth, FL 33461
Come join the FUN, with The Dancer’s Alchemy & Southern Dance Theatre at the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization’s 25th Anniversary Walk.
Let’s unite for a common cause and raise funds for this amazing community. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and register today!
Recruiting all dancers, parents, siblings, and friends of The Dancer’s Alchemy & Southern Dance Theatre to take part!
Earn community service hours for school and make our team the biggest ever!
Support the Special Arts Ensemble (Dance Movement Class) as they again perform during the opening ceremony at 8:45 a.m. The walk steps off at 9:15 a.m. Stay and enjoy other activities; it’s more than just a walk!
Click here to join our team:
Click Register, search for team, type in “Dance Buddies Step Up”, click join team and follow the prompts.
Registration Fees:
Includes t-shirt, complimentary breakfast, all kids activities and live entertainment.
Early registration price of $20 has been extended through 10/10.
Registration will increase to $25 the day of the walk.
Southern Dance Theatre‘s Zack Gottsagen, lead in the upcoming movie “The Peanut Butter Falcon“, will be on Good Morning America at 8:30am and The Today Show at 10:30am tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7th.
Zack will also be featured in a story in People magazine which will hit the racks as well tomorrow.
Don’t forget to tune in Sunday morning at 8:00 am to see Zack on Sunday Today with Harry Smith.
Ms. Penni and Ms Wesa along with the Dance Movement class are excited to be included as guests to a private screening of the movie at Cinemark Theater in Boynton Beach this Tuesday Aug 13th. Wow, our own Movie Star!
Zack Gottsagen, we are so proud of you and the impact this movie will have across the nation as it drives home the possibilities there truly are for everyone.
Don’t compare. Become.
Dance Movement dancers and camera crew from the “Sunday TODAY show” shooting footage of our class to use on the show airing Aug 11 @ 8am doing a story on Southern Dance Theatre’s Zack Gottsagen, a lead actor in the up coming movie The Peanut Butter Falcon, also starring Shia LaBeouf, and Dakota Johnson.
We were excited to also be visited by NBC Senior Television Journalist / Reporter Harry Smith who is covering Zack’s story.
Look for a story in People Magazine on Zack and the movie August 7th. We are so proud of Zack!
Thanks for sharing this special event in your life with your team dancers and Southern Dance Theatre!
We’re walking on Sunday, October 14th to support the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization and better the lives of local folks who have Down Syndrome. We hope you’ll join our team in walking or by donating! Corporate donations are also greatly appreciated!
Join us for Downright Extraordinary – A Walk for Down Syndrome
