SHIMMY CLUB INC
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TOP-RATED 2012
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Target demographics: Children and youth having disabilities between 10-22 years old.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 100
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: assist all-abilities kids during program classes/performances, administratively support all arts program planning and implementation, help develop and maintain social network, assist in grant writing and all fundraising events and campaigns.
Geographic areas served: Miami-Dade County, Broward County
Mission:
Serving as a cultural catalyst bringing music, arts, and dance from around the world to local communities, The Shimmy Club, Inc. promotes socially-oriented activities that not only unite families within a particular cultural heritage, but also strengthen our richly diverse communities across these traditions. In keeping with its strong philosophy of inclusiveness and diversity, we offer mixed-ability programming, events, activities and arts education to people having disabilities.
Results:
Our current fundraising effort reaches more youth, fosters inclusive practices as successfully applicable in every circumstance and simultaneously expands our arts offerings for all-abilities kids. To these ends, we have successfully implemented PA-TIRIKI-TA, a more varied world dance arts program, and are currently editing film for a documentary that follows this program's inclusive arts experience. PA-TIRIKI-TA; THE FILM is set for screenings to middle and high school students beginning late May 2012.
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volu
09/13/12
I was fascinated with this project from the time it was taking shape, and was lucky enough to be a volunteer in its first stages. The people involved came together from very different backgrounds and their process of collaboration was incredible to watch. They had to create a language with which ...
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AnaP
06/13/12
About 5 years ago I was introduced to The Shimmy Club Inc. I volunteered to perform at one of their Fundraiser in Parrot Jungle. While preparing for the event I saw the children come out and prepare for their performance of the Argentine Tango. It was clear that some of the children were legally ...
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