Why is it a favorite?
In 2001, my friend Cheryl Cutlip(Founder of Project Dance) had been vision writing about a project that would change the dance community in NYC and beyond in a great way. While visiting me in SC, Cheryl began to share with me her heart for NYC, the Broadway Community and Dancers who were drawn to perform professionally in a world that can easily devour you. I remember while she shared her vision, my soul would stir in the most amazing way. I too, wanted to be a part of this vision. So, I began to passionately pray about how I was supposed to be involved. I knew that I wanted to help out in some way but I didn't know what exactly.
About a month later, the Lord made it very clear that I was to move to Manhattan in the fall, and help Cheryl do whatever it was we needed to do to make this happen. So I picked up the phone, dialed my dear friend and said, "So, I am definitely moving to NYC in a couple months". Cheryl responded, "Great, would love for you to be here". I went on and said, "I am moving to NYC to help you with Project Dance, so get ready to put me to work". Sounds easy enough doesn't it?
Well funny thing is that Cheryl at the time was just doing her thing. Then it hit her...that someone was coming to NYC for Project Dance. That meant that she couldn't just share the vision anymore, but she would have to act on it. Once I arrived, we set up shop in her tiny 1 bedroom railroad apartment on the Upper East Side, and started planning away. We began meeting once a week with close friends Leslie, Sam, Renee and Cheryl's husband Ron. From there the vision grew greater and it was confirmed that PROJECT DANCE would hold there first event in April 2002 in the heart of TIMES SQUARE.
Our Mission
Project Dance® is a movement of dancers seeking to positively impact culture through artistic integrity. Our desire is to see every dancer nurtured to their fullest human potential for their own well-being and their contribution to the world. We offer training, education, and performance opportunities for dancers worldwide who desire to dance with integrity to inspire.
This video explains it all!
10 years later, PROJECT DANCE is gaining momentum and growing strong. God is changing lives all over the world through this organization. Event cities now include: New York City, Houston, Toronto, Atlanta, Sydney, Manila, and Hong Kong. (past events also included LA)
Being a part of the Project Dance family has been remarkable. Seeing God work through the art of dance is mind blowing. I have seen moments displayed in detail without one single word spoken, but told through movement of the body, change a life forever. I love Project Dance, what it stands for and believe in it's purpose wholeheartedly.
Project Dance is non-profit and any financial contribution you might make would be appreciated. You can donate online HERE. All donations are secure and sent directly to PROJECT DANCE FOUNDATION by Firstgiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation.
PS. It has to be on my favorite list because I met my husband, SHAUN STRICKLAND at one of out event. You never know right!
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