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A voice that is free, that feels its inherent right to speak, will have no fear of calling out, whenever and wherever it is needed."
~Arthur Lessac
Welcome From The President
Hello Lessac Friends and Colleagues,
It is with radiant NRG that I welcome you to the re-launching of our Lessac Training and Research Institute Newsletter! Our Institute is growing to new heights and depths as we potently expand into new territories as explorers in the areas of scholarly, creative and practice-based research, outreach and development, as well as membership and fundraising. Read More
A Day In The Life
Certified Lessac Trainer Crystal Robbins
5:00am wake-up. Kids have to be woken up, lunches packed, homework papers have to be signed and pushed into backpacks along with the silent prayer that said kids can find now crumpled paperwork as needed later in their day. Showers and breakfasts all around, cups of tea, dressing for class (is there a faculty meeting, should I throw a jacket in the car for after?). Double-check that private clients haven't cancelled or adjusted their appointments for the day. Read More
Music, Dance and Healing
Santa Monica College Student Sol Camano
"Shake releases tension in the body." I love this because I have experienced and seen this occur before my eyes through dance and music. Over the summer I was working in Greece at different refugee camps, where stress and anxiety are high among the people and there's not much tolerance for artistic movements due to lack of supplies and the police force. Read More
Oh, we're sooo close!!
Our Lessac Institute Fundraising Campaign is nearing the end and we are close to reaching our goal! We are now reaching out to you to kindly ask if you would consider giving. Every dollar counts! Your donations help provide tuition assistance for participants in need and support of our training and research programming.
If you donate to our online Facebook event, the Gates Foundation will match all donations up to $1,000.00.
