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TomBell

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Review for Several Dancers Core Inc, Decatur, GA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I first became aware of CORE about 10 years ago, when I was a dance critic for Creative Loafing. I greatly admired the performance company's globally diverse, intellectually expansive, and generously souled work. It was not until many years later, when I was asked to join the company's board of directors, that I came to understand the deep and far reach of this organization. So many dancers, choreographers, and other artists in metro Atlanta and Houston have either been a part of CORE or have grown through programs offered by CORE. So many people have had the opportunity to not only see but better understand dance through CORE's presentations. And so many people have been helped through CORE's community outreach programs. I'm proud to be a part of such a remarkable organization and to work with such amazing people.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I've come to understand dance far better through CORE's work, have been inspired and educated about the world, have felt uplifted, have made new friends, and have studied with one of CORE's professional dancers to become a better dance myself.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Give them the resources to do bigger what they currently do on barely enough. It's remarkable what they accomplish with very little. I'd like to see what they can accomplish with all that they need.

Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?

Definitely

How much of an impact do you think this organization has?

Life-changing

Will you tell others about this organization?

Definitely

How did you learn about this organization?

First learned of them when I was a dance critic and wrote about their dances.

What is this organization's top short-term priority?

Greater diversity and reliability of funding streams in the aftermath of the economic downturn.

What is its top priority in the long run?

Become a greater force for growing dancers, choreographers, and audiences in Atlanta and Houston.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

Role:  Board Member & Joined the board of directors, became the new board chair, developed a corporate sponsorship package, advised through a rebranding, advised on communications strategy, etc.
 
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