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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Dance
Mission: Syzygy dance projects mission is to offer dance to all people, particularly those in lifes most constraining circumstances. We are dedicated to bringing transformation and healing by aligning mind, body, and spirit through the power of movement and dance. We work with veterans, inmates, recovering addicts, at-risk youth and elderly populations, people with chronic illnesses and caregivers.
Programs: In 2017, we offered 600 movement classes, providing services for over 1000 people. Our continued work with our program at the san francisco general hospital has brought that community together in all its diversity. Our class is recognized as much more than just exercise. Participants have reflected on how this class helps them feel better and motivate them to move more and take care of their bodies. They are also less isolated, dancing and moving with others who also struggle with diabetes. We were able to capture this in a video that was created to send out to our donors. We have received great feedback on it. We had our second outreach facilitator trainings, to train additional people who can offer this work to a wider range underserved populations. We have made connections with different organizations such as the california arts in corrections, william james foundation, the bay area emerging museum professionals, ucsf palliative care, and the family care alliance. We have also added more classes for seniors and classes for the caregivers. Sdp has touched the lives of over 5,000 people through dance and movement witnessing people transform physically and emotionally, improve their self-esteem, and express a desire to make positive changes in their lives. Sdp implements programs that use dance, music, martial arts exercises, and visualization as a way to awaken one's aliveness and spirit. Our classes offer a bodily sense of freedom and help participants cultivate an internal sense of empowerment. Classes focus on moving with and through challenges that block us from living a full and joyful life. Sdp is managed and staffed by executive director sylvie minot, as well as about 20 volunteers, teachers, and contracted staff who are responsible for fundraising, marketing, and assisting in the outreach classes. Currently, sylvie minot manages the teaching staff, implements all projects, and is accountable for the associated outcomes. The board of directors consists of seven individuals with diverse backgrounds who support our bookkeeping, marketing, event production, and administration.