"Dancing makes me feel like I'm part of a community."
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Whether you joined us in person at our Dancing with Heart luncheon, or are a part of our extended family in the communities we serve, we want to thank you!
At the luncheon Ellie shared her inspiring Heart of Dance story. As an 8
th grader, she dealt with anxiety and depression from day to day. She felt disconnected from everyone and wasn't interested in school.
But because of
you and Dancing Classrooms, Ellie had a reason to be excited about school, and her life opened up through dancing.
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"Dancing has become one of the best things in my life. It's my favorite thing to do now."
- Ellie, 9
th
grader
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Dancing Classrooms brings joy and confidence to young lives, and that wouldn't be possible without support from
you!
If you couldn't make the luncheon yesterday, your support can still make a difference for young people like Ellie. All you have to do is fill out the pledge form, or give online.
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A special thank you to the four schools whose scholars spoke and performed yesterday: The Heights Elementary, Seven Hills Preparatory Academy, LoveWorks Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, and Hazel Park Preparatory Academy.
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Keep the momentum going...
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Share the 2019 Heart of Dance video that premiered at the luncheon with your friends to hear stories from Sequan, Ellie, Danny, and more!
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"Dancing Classrooms made me feel like I belong."
- Sequan, 5
th
grader
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Video by Rory Thomas Productions
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See your impact in action!
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Spring 2019 Colors of the Rainbow Team Match
Sponsored by JCI St. Paul
Sunday, May 19
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel
Cheer on your favorite 5
th and 8
th grade teams from 20 Twin Cities and Rochester schools as they showcase the Waltz, Swing, and every dance in between!
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Thank you, Dancing with Heart sponsors!
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Because of our Dancing with Heart luncheon sponsors, 100% of your gift will go to the students who need it most!
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West End Associates – Helping people along the path to being wise with money.
Thrivent Financial has been helping members blend faith, finances and generosity for more than 100 years.
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Energize your schools with solar power!
Since 2010, iDEAL Energies has worked with multiple Minnesota schools, cities and government sectors to deliver their streamlined solar program.
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Join us at Crooners for dinner and a show —
benefiting Heart of Dance!
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May 15 | 7:30 p.m.
Crooners Supper Club | Dunsmore Room
6161 Hwy 65 NE on Moore Lake
Minneapolis, MN 55432
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Debbie Duncan, Judi Donaghy Vinar, and Lori Dokken will share the stage, and show tickets are just $15. Dinner is available before and during the performance.
Enjoy a pre-show reception and presentation on charitable and legacy giving by Thrivent Financial at 6 p.m.
Tickets available at
and 763-760-0062
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We could not do this without your amazing support.
Thank you for joining Heart of Dance on this journey!
We are grateful for the support of the Ecolab Foundation, Emerald Foundation, Greater Rochester Arts and Cultural Trust, McNeely Foundation, Saint Paul Foundation & Minnesota Foundation, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Rochester Area Foundation, Think Mutual Bank of Rochester, RBC Wealth Management, as well as many generous individual donors and volunteers. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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