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We're possible
because of passion.
Our programs rely on a large network of community, higher education, and personal partnerships with those who share our passions in promoting equitable access to dance, literacy, and mentorship.
THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE TEAM
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Talia Bailes, M.D.
Physician, Stanford Pediatrics Resident
Susan English
Web Designer, NCDOT
Alexandra Hutchinson
Ballerina, Dance Theatre of Harlem
Valerie Ong
College Admissions Consultant
Kara Paldino, J.D.
Founding Partner, Paldino Law P.A.
Julie Sunderland
Teaching Artist, Program Manager Dancefix Foundation
Jeanne Moseley, MPH
Professor of the Practice, Cornell University
Aaron Slovin
Chief Financial Officer, Horizon Community Foundation
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Tyler Rhoads, J.D.
Attorney
NATIONAL STAFF
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Julianna Rose
Program Assistant
Andréa Abita
Human Resources Manager
Eliza Steinman
Data Analyst
Lily Eros
Program Assistant
Ashley Zimmer
Social Media Fellow
Mikel Johnson
Education Fellow
Natalie Clyburn
Fundraising Director
Dominque Turner
Marketing Advisor
Sona Wyse
Program Improvement Fellow
Kai Ricketts
Program Specialist
Bridget Bendezu
Marketing Fellow
Chapter Partners
Ithaca
Tompkins County Public Library
Cornell University
Ithaca College
Southside Community Center
Pandora Dance Troupe
ACES
Howard
Howard University
Garrison Elementary School
Howard Bisonettes
Duke
Duke University
Devils en Pointe
Durham Public Library
Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Ballet Company at Berkeley
Berkeley Public Library
Princeton
Reinas y Diamantes
Princeton University Ballet
YMCA
UVA
Gordon Avenue Library
Morningside Heights
Columbia University/Barnard College
Orchesis Dance Group
The Harlem Dream Center
Cincinnati
Northern Kentucky University's Theater and Dance Department
UC Cincinnati
Walnut Hills Brand Public Library
National Partners
Corporate
Discount Dance Supply
Body Wrappers
Capezio
Government
DCPS
Non-Profit
Dance Fairies
Peace Love Leotards
Donate2Dance
Community Impact of Columbia University
The Misty Copeland Foundation
Grantors
Tompkins County Community Foundation
UVA CIO Parents Foundation
Greater Atlanta Community Foundation
Orange Ribbons for Jaime
Ann Arbor Community Foundation
Maxewell Weaver Family Foundation
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