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October 21, 2010
To Future Sponsors,
On behalf of
our Board of Directors, “Dance Therapy” Dance Your Depression Away, Inc. is submitting this letter to request
your financial support of our community initiatives.
Jorge Alonso Perez founded “Dance Therapy”
in 2003. The following year, with the support of the San Antonio City Council, "Dance Therapy" introduced
Latin ballroom dancing classes for seniors in three (3), nutrition sites, demonstrating the psychological and physical benefits
for seniors. Now, this program is offered in 21 citywide sites.
In 2007, “Dance Therapy” became
an anchor tenant at Neighborhood Place – a one-stop multi-service center launched through Making Connections-San Antonio
(MC-SA), an Annie E. Casey initiative. Here “Dance Therapy” established its free Wednesday Evening Cultural Class
that combines the history of dance with dance lessons. Over 50 multi-cultural, intergenerational participants attend weekly.
Also in 2007, MC-SA funded a pilot project in three (3) elementary schools in SAISD, teaching young children Latin ballroom
dancing and promoting community engagement.
In 2008, MC-SA funded the Dancing with the Children Program (DWC)
in three (3) elementary schools in Edgewood Independent School District to teach Latin ballroom dancing to 90 third grade
students. This program now includes Youth Dance Ambassadors, who are DWC graduates who serve as mentors and role models for
the 3rd graders. This highly successful project, a collaborative effort among numerous community partners, is
projected to end December 2010. It is a model program ready for replication.
“Dance Therapy” is committed
to raising $50,000 to ensure the long-term sustainability of its programs.. Not only will this enable
us to continue our three successful community initiatives, it will also allow us the flexibility to explore new, innovative
health promotion initiatives to enhance the well-being and health of the community. “Dance Therapy” stands
ready to expand its community impact by broadening its scope of services. To achieve this vision, a significant financial
investment is needed from community partners. We are hopeful that YOU will become a community partner who is willing
to share our vision for growth and sustainability.
Sincerely,
Jorge Alonso Perez
President
and CEO
“Dance Therapy” Dance Your Depression Away, Inc.
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