Dance in Schools and Communities (DISC)

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SFB recently posted 3 articles on their website about the Dance in Schools and Communities (DISC) program:

Celebrating 40 Years of Dance in Schools and Communities

https://www.sfballet.org/discover/backstage/celebrating-40-years-of-dance-in-schools-and-communities/

A New TV Show with SF Ballet Education and DISC

https://www.sfballet.org/discover/backstage/a-new-tv-show-with-sf-ballet-education-and-disc/

Introducing Ballet to Elementary School Students through Student Matinees

https://www.sfballet.org/discover/backstage/introducing-ballet-to-elementary-school-students-through-student-matinees/

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SFB Instagram video - It's time to give to DISC:

"Since shelter in place, SF Ballet's Dance in Schools and Communities (DISC) program has reached more than 45,000 children, through our partnership with SF Unified School District and the “SF Loves Learning" television show. Our teaching artists have reimagined how we share the joy of dance so that we can continue to uplift and inspire students across the Bay Area. This #GivingTuesday, please help us continue this important work and reach even more students in our community.
Double your impact! Thanks to the Diana Dollar Knowles Foundation All new and increased gifts supporting SF Ballet’s DISC program received by 12/31 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $100,000. You can donate using this link:

https://give.sfballet.org/campaign/disc/c313723

Some specific donation levels that are available:

DISC Video & Filming Equipment $50

Professional Development for Educators $250

One Week of TV Broadcast Learning $1,000

Zoom Residency for SFUSD Students $5,000

Edited December 3, 2020 by pherank

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Here's a fun little video from SFB:

👏👏👏 to the 2nd graders of @SunsetSFUSD for their movement, creativity, and expressiveness in @SFBallet’s Dance in Schools and Communities winter residency with Teaching Artists @OmarLedezmaJr and @PhoeniciaPettyjohn!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbYvqwfJgn5/