Work closely with the local dance studio ELEVATE to put on a production that raises awareness of specific issues around the world. Create a period of time where each one of us choreographs a dance from a group of hand-picked dancers. The end result will be a fundraiser. All the proceeds will be given to the studio in order to fix floors, walls, and utilities or be used for scholarship kids. Additionally, collaborate with CEPIA and ELEVATE to provide dance opportunities to underprivileged kids. Lastly, work alongside strong community leaders to build the first stage for La Paz Community school and the town of Brasilito and Flamingo.
I love to spend my time dancing and doing art. I take every opportunity to improve and become a better version of myself. Dance is a way to give me the outlet to express my perspective without criticism or judgment. Art has become another passion of mine to further express my own mind and soul. It has helped me discover and understand things about myself that I never recognized before.
What I Do:
Dance has sculpted me into the person I am today. Besides important dance skills such as an arabesque, grand jete, or grand battement, I have mastered many skills in the studio that will be important in the real world. Performing on a stage has reduced my fear of talking in public. Now speeches, announcements, and any form of public speaking appear far easier. Dancing required me to collaborate with a diverse group of people, making me a valuable contributor to community team projects like my CAS project. And lastly, dance has taught me about self-discipline. Dedication comes from showing up to class, but discipline is giving it your all no matter the exercise or my physical state. It has taught me to stay motivated, work hard, and take the task seriously.
What I Want:
This project is about teaching and inspiring others about dance. Throughout the process, I wish to influence others to step outside of their comfort zone, discover their passion or simply provide a new opportunity for a kid who otherwise would not be able to have access to it. As a result of this project, I hope to feel fulfilled and proud of myself for encouraging and helping the community in a way I enjoy. Creating new relationships, adventures and artistry is a plus. In the long run, I hope to provide scholarships, clothing, funds, and future experiences for the CEPIA and Elevate kids.
Ava Lydon Jacobs
What I like:
I love dancing. I would do it over anything else. I think about it every day and take every opportunity to improve. It is a place where I can express myself and be myself. A place where I can get stronger. It allows me to be creative which translates into my art, classes, and life. When I see art it makes me feel things and I love making art that makes others feel something as well.
What I Do:
I can draw, dance, and choreograph. I do well in school and am a hard worker.
What I Want:
I want to give someone else that maybe doesn't have the opportunity to dance to be able to dance and feel what I feel about dance. I want to provide opportunities beyond just classes so they can continue to dance even after I leave this CAS project.
Hunter Jacobs
What I like:
I'm passionate about dance. When I'm dancing it feels like the whole world falls away, I don't have to worry about what's going to happen tomorrow or what happened today I get to be in the moment doing what I love. It also isn't easy so I get the chance to work hard at something that I love to do, and I find a sense of achievement in my dedication towards dance. I like to read and watch anime. I use these as an outlet and to make connections to my life by applying what I have learned from them and reflecting on what I have read/watched.
What I Do:
A skill that I'm good at is dancing but more specifically choreographing. I enjoy the aspect of making something beautiful for other people to learn and enjoy. I'm also really good at teaching whether it's in dance, school, or my personal life. I see myself as a leader always taking the opportunity to take charge and help out.
What I Want:
I want to be able to help my community with this project. I want to learn how to teach dance to little kids or beginner dancers, I want to learn how to fundraise, and I want to improve my collaboration skills with the organizations that I will be working with.
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Rewrite feasibility study for new project
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Communicate with ELEVATE owner, Gaby, about our CAS Project. Additionally talk to our mentors.
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Interview Gaby and plan logistics
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Create potencial list of dances and number of groups
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Start choreographing
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Start teaching dance to the little kids
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Begin trio
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Practice every Saturday
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Recital
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Send confirmation email to parents of dancers
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Edit music
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Teach Gaby choreography for our trio
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CEPIA teaching - all
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CEPIA teaching - Hunter and Ava
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CEPIA teaching - Alexa
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CEPIA teaching - Hunter and Alexa
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CEPIA teaching - Hunter and Ava
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CEPIA presentation
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Solo practice - Danica
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Solo for this season rehearsal
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Schedule meeting with Gaby to discuss next steps
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Budget
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Dance materials, equipments and space to teach the CEPIA kids, junior dancers and put on the showcase
$1,200
Stage project
$150,000
Resources
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The studio and utilities are being donated by ELEVATE for the sake of our project
Gaby Abarca: ELEVATE Movement Studio
$1,200
The costs of materials, labour, architects to build the stage at La Paz Community School
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