Kern Dance Alliance 2024 Season Brochure

2024 SEASON BROCHURE

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SUPPORTING DANCE + THE ARTS

KERN DANCE ALLIANCE

KDA is a nonprofit advocacy organization supporting and promoting dance + the arts in Kern County, CA kerndance.org

For nearly a decade, KDA has been successful in elevating California’s Central Valley communities through grantmaking, arts services, and programs. By enhancing the ways people engage in arts and culture, KDA has strengthened our community by offering programs that impact all sectors, demographics, and geographies.

Additionally, KDA proudly supports artists and arts organizations by responding to the needs of our communities and creating pathways for cultural practitioners to make the greatest impact. KDA has provided services to over 70,000 people, raised nearly $5 million to enhance the Central Valley’s arts offerings, and has been recognized in the region as an arts leader.

KDA provides four pillars of service:

KDA COMMUNITY ALLIANCE circulates information about arts events, news, and advocacy.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT provides artists, creative individuals, and arts administrators with critical tools to enhance their professional endeavors and business operations.

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS allow the community to participate in professional programs and events.

SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS are provided to artists and arts organizations for capacity building and artistic growth.

CA Prop 28 - Advancing Arts Education in Kern County

On November 8, 2022, California voters approved Proposition 28, known as The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act. This legislation mandates the establishment of an ongoing program supporting arts instruction in K–12 schools starting in the 2023–24 academic year.

KDA has been and continues to be at the forefront of championing arts and dance education in Kern County. With the passage of Prop 28, we’ve curated a strategic plan that will uplift the arts in education through research, advocacy, and collaboration.

• We are actively engaged in fostering a robust educational landscape by advocating for teacher credentialing in the arts at state universities.

• We are initiating conversations with school districts by proactively promoting awareness and understanding of the implications of Prop 28 to ensure that educators and administrators are well-informed about the opportunities it presents for arts and dance education.

• We are ensuring that students know their dance training can lead to fulfilling

careers

As a trusted community messenger, KDA will deliver consistent messaging on Prop 28 to reinforce its significance in enhancing arts education in the region. Through our advocacy efforts at the legislative level, KDA is not only amplifying the importance of arts and dance education but also contributing to the broader dialogue surrounding educational policy. By actively participating in these initiatives, KDA is playing a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape in Kern County and ensuring that the arts are firmly integrated into the educational fabric for the benefit of students and the community at large.

Join our movement:

STUDENTS

EDUCATORS

ADMINISTRATORS

KDA CREATIVE CORPS (KDACC)

In Fall 2022, KDA was awarded a $4.2 million dollar grant and selected by the California Arts Council (CAC) to be an Administering Organization (AO) for the California Creative Corps. The KDA Creative Corps (KDACC) has spent the last year investing these funds into programs in 14 Central Valley communities, including Kern County, that will improve the quality of life for those living in the lowest quartile of the California Healthy Places Index through the arts.

652

21,831

139

Individual Artists (30%)

Organizations (70%)

14 Counties Served

110 Zip Codes Served

46,217 Square Miles Served

The $4.2 million California Arts Council grant has been used exclusively for the regranting and administering of the KDACC. The funding has not been used to fund KDA’s existing programs which will continue to operate alongside the KDACC. KDA continues to need funding and community support to meet its daily and annual operating needs.

Kern, Kings, Tulare, Inyo, Fresno, Mono, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Calaveras, San Joaquin, and Amador counties.

KDACC Grant Recipients

Amber Patee Adams

Arts Council of Kern

Arts Enrichment For All

Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, Inc.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County

Camp Taylor

Community Media Access Collaborative

Dance Camera West

Dianna Heppe

Dolores Huerta Foundation

Donte McDaniel

Eastern Sierra Artists

Elizabeth Grandsaert

Garden Pathways

Kern River Valley Art Association

Modesto Sound

Outsiders Nation

Rosalinda Verde Alexander

Stage View Performing Arts Foundation

Valerie Anglen

The KDACC Interim Data Report was compiled from a set of statistical procedures reflective of the time period between October 1, 2022 - November 15, 2023.

Education

SECTORS impacteD

Healthcare

impacteD

Detention Facilities

Environment

Mental and Behavioral Health

Energy

Emergency Services

Municipal Governments

Arts and Culture

Culinary

People impacteD

People Living in the Lowest Quartile of the CA Healthy Places Index

Incarcerated Youth

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Students

Elderly

Unhoused

LGBTQI+

Underrepresented

Indigenous Tribes

KDA offers several levels of involvement for the community to engage. As an all-volunteer organization, KDA relies upon the support of generous patrons to share their trades, time, talents, and resources because they care about the arts and the future of our community.

VOLUNTEER

Register as a volunteer to be notified about upcoming KDA events.

VOLUNTEER: kerndance.org/GETINVOLVED

JOIN

Become a KDA member and enjoy the benefits of belonging to our arts community.

KDA MEMBER BENEFITS*

• Discounted rates to attend KDA events

• Eligibility for KDA grants and scholarships

• Access to KDA events

• Invitations to KDA programs

• Logo and advertising opportunities at KDA events, on eblasts, and on social media

JOIN: kerndance.org/MEMBERSHIP

SUPPORT

As a KDA donor, you can be proud of your role in helping KDA to move our community.

DONATE: kerndance.org/SUPPORT

SPONSOR

As a KDA sponsor, your donation supports the continuation of impactful KDA programs.

KDA DONOR BENEFITS*

• Name/logo recognition on the KDA website

• Name/logo recognition in email updates reaching KDA members and patrons

• Recognition in publicity including press releases, media advertisements, and social media

• Collaboration opportunities, including advertisement of your company and/or products

• Complimentary tickets and VIP passes to KDA events

• Complimentary KDA membership

• Ability to produce signage/banners to be hung throughout KDA events

SUPPORT: kerndance.org/SPONSOR

SUBSCRIBE

Join the KDA email list to stay up to date on special announcements.

SUBSCRIBE: kerndance.org/SUBSCRIBE

*KDA member and sponsor benefits are based upon patron tiers and levels of membership. Visit kerndance.org/GETINVOLVED for more information.

2024 KDA PROGRAMS

KDA Creative Corps

Ongoing through May 1, 2024

Explore the projects of KDA Creative Corps grant recipients utilizing the arts to improve the quality of life for people living in the Central Valleys by attending public events offered throughout 14 counties. Featuring a variety of art forms including dance, music, theater, filmmaking, and visual and traditional arts, there is truly an experience for everyone! Visit the KDA Creative Corps calendar of events to learn more. kdacreativecorps.org

Flash Dance

Ongoing throughout 2024

KDA believes everybody can dance and this year we want to celebrate our moving bodies by launching Flash Dance, our newest public dance campaign! Whether it is hot or cold outside, we want you to take a dance break. Follow along with us as our newest healthy-living initiative pops up all over Kern County encouraging you to break away, turn the music up, and dance! Celebrate healthy and happy bodies with us and our friends at KGET-Channel 17 where you'll see local celebrities, businesses, health facilities, educational institutions, and more encouraging you to get up and MOVE! kerndance.org/FLASHDANCE

National Honors Society for Dance Arts™

NHSDA Webinar Meeting via Zoom - Wednesday, March 6 @ 3:30 PM

Student Application Deadline: Monday, April 1, 2024

NHSDA Induction Ceremony Luncheon - Sunday, May 5 @ 10:00 AM

National Honors Society for Dance Arts™ (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization created to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance. Kern County dancers are eligible to become NHSDA inductees through KDA and will be celebrated at an induction luncheon this spring. NHSDA applications must be received by April 1 to be eligible for 2024 induction. kerndance.org/NHSDA

Books in Motion®: DANCE + LITERACY

SUMMER 2024 Kern County Libraries

FALL 2024 Kern County Elementary Schools

Performer Application Deadline: Friday, March 15

In collaboration with the Kern County Library, Books in Motion returns for its eighth year linking dance and reading for children, K-3rd grade. Focused on Reading Literature Common Core state standards, families are invited to attend Kern County Library branches and elementary schools to see children’s books come to life through dance performances. Kern County dance organizations are invited to apply to become official Books in Motion performers. kerndance.org/BIM

SHINE for Girls: MATH + DANCE = SUCCESS

SUMMER 2024 Bakersfield

FALL 2024 Lost Hills

SHINE for Girls is a nationally recognized, innovative, curriculum-based program for middle school girls. Utilizing kinesthetic learning, SHINE combines formal dance training with rigorous math instruction to improve girls’ math scores and spark their interest in STEM careers. kerndance.org/SHINE

National Dance Day — $10,000 Giveaway Contest

Saturday, September 21

Application Deadline: Sunday, September 1

Celebrate National Dance Day with KDA by entering to WIN a MASSIVE giveaway! KDA invites dancers of all ages across Kern County to take center stage in the KDA National Dance Day $10,000 giveaway contest. Showcase your dance magic with an online submission, and let your story unfold. Applications open on July 1 and close on September 1. While this year’s event may look a little different from years past, we can assure you that there will be no lack of celebrating our national dance holiday. The winners will be revealed on National Dance Day 2024. kerndance.org/DANCEDAY

ADAPTIdance®: DANCE + DISABILITY

FALL 2024

Dance Intern Application Deadline: Saturday, August 31

KDA and the League of Dreams are proud to offer ADAPTIdance, an inclusive adaptive dance program that is open to disabled and nondisabled movers. Led by Kern County dancers trained in adaptive dance technique, ADAPTIdancers will participate in a curriculum-based program that culminates in a final performance at the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater. kerndance.org/ADAPTIdance

Taste of Dance

FALL 2024

Returning for its second year, Taste of Dance will bring our community a multicultural experience in honor of global diversity awareness. Immerse yourself in the arts and culture of Kern County by tasting cuisine from around the world and experiencing engaging dance performances, live classes, and guest speakers. kerndance.org/TOD

Open Stage

Sunday, December 1 Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater

Performer Application Deadline: Friday, November 8

Open Stage is an initiative aimed at providing dance artists with access to the famous Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater for FREE! Artists are invited to curate an experience that is most appealing to them and to use the stage in any way that cultivates their creativity. kerndance.org/OPENSTAGE

MemoryMOVES®: DANCE + THERAPY

FALL 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County, Inc.

KDA and the Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County will offer MemoryMOVES for the memoryimpaired. MemoryMOVES utilizes dance/movement therapy to support cognitive, emotional, and social goals for clients, staff, and caregivers alike to experience the transformative power of movement. MemoryMOVES is available to registered clients and families at ADAKC. kerndance.org/MEMORYMOVES

Photo by Janae Peters J. Peters Agency

Photo Courtesy of KDA

Photo by Nancy Miller Posh Creative

Photo Courtesy of KDA

Photo by Adam Welch

Photo by Adam Welch

Photo by Nancy Miller Posh Creative

Photo by Janae Peters J. Peters Agency

Photo Courtesy of KDA

Photo Courtesy of KDA

The Dance Studio at Garces Memorial High School

KDA