today’s post comes from bro. rodney a. brown, alpha alpha beta sigma chapter, detroit metropolitan alumni chapter.<\/p>\n
Greetings Blue and White Family:<\/em><\/p>\n As many know, my gifts as an artist and passion for education are what push me forward in my field. These gifts and passion are why I write you today? I stand at the door of two remarkable opportunities.<\/em><\/p>\n I have again been invited to work and teach HIV\/AIDS prevention education as a part of the Pedagogy Of Action (POA) team in the Black South African townships of Cato Crest and Kwa Zulu-Natal, and on December 17, 2008 my name was announced, as one of two choreographers in the country to participate in the ProDanza Choreographers Workshop in Castiglioncello, Italy. It is with your support and well-wishes that these opportunities become reality. I am writing to solicit funds for these career-advancing and socially relevant projects.<\/em><\/p>\n This summer (May 9 – June 12, 2009) will be my second trip to South Africa as a POA team member. My experience in summer 2007 continues to have an immense impact on my transformation from student scholar into educator activist with a consciousness of agency. Kwa Zulu-Natal is the literal epicenter of the HIV\/AIDS epidemic on the continent.<\/em><\/p>\n ProDanza (July 1- July 31, 2009) houses some of the most influential choreographers and teachers under its Choreographers Workshop umbrella. The selection of my name to participate in this program highlights the interest that my work is gaining in the field of Dance and Contemporary Choreography. My ability to work with and be mentored through Prodanza will continue my evolution as choreographer\/artist.<\/em><\/p>\n My work largely focuses on issues of the human condition and social justice, this is why these projects are so important? they feed both sides of who I am. In the classroom or on the stage my aim is to better illustrate art as a vehicle into real content.<\/em><\/p>\n To date, I have secured $2,500!? To make both of these projects a reality, I am reaching for a total of $8,000 by fundraising close on May 1, 2009.? All contributions are tax deductible and go directly to support these projects (housing, airfare, travel, food, insurance, etc.).? The Brown Dance Project has established multiple tiers for acknowledging contributors – Friends (0 – $100), Supporters ($101 – $250), Family ($251 – $499), Partner ($500+).? All contributors will receive mention on our website, tiered under the appropriate contribution level and all names or company names will be printed in concert programs as contributors to The Brown Dance Project?s season.<\/em><\/p>\n Your support is greatly appreciated.? If you have any questions, please don?t hesitate to contact me.<\/em><\/p>\n I thank you in advance.<\/em><\/p>\n To make your tax deductible contributions send check or money order to: Checks must be made payable to: Visa or Master Card contributions can be made by visiting: BrownDanceProject.org\/Contactus.html<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Excited about Possibility,<\/em><\/p>\n Bro. Rodney A. Brown The Brown Dance Project is a member artist of Dance Theater Workshop, Inc., a non-profit tax-exempt organization. Contributions in support of The Brown Dance Project?s work are greatly appreciated and may be made payable to Dance Theater Workshop, Inc., earmarked for ?the Dance Theater Workshop member project of The Brown Dance Project.??? A description of the work and current project activities for which such contributions will be used are available from The Brown Dance Project or Dance Theater Workshop, upon request. All contributions are fully deductible to the extent allowed by law. (Note: A copy of Dance Theater Workshop?s latest annual financial report filed with the New York State Department of State may be obtained by writing to the N.Y.S. Dept. of State, Charities Registration, 162 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12231, or to Dance Theater Workshop, 219 West 19th Street, New York, NY, 10011)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" today’s post comes from bro. rodney a. brown, alpha alpha beta sigma chapter, detroit metropolitan alumni chapter. Greetings Blue and White Family: As many know, my gifts as an artist and passion for education are what push me forward in my field. These gifts and passion are why I write you today? 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\nThe Brown Dance Project
\nP.O BOX 214852
\nAuburn Hills, MI 48321<\/em><\/p>\n
\nDance Theater Workshop, Inc., earmarked for ?the Dance Theater Workshop member project of The Brown Dance Project???<\/em><\/p>\n
\nAlpha Alpha Beta Sigma
\nDetroit Metropolitan Alumni Chapter<\/em><\/p>\n