summer 2014
Providing Hope and Opportunity Through Dance, Academic, and Family Programs
danceup news from The Wooden Floor
Melanie ríos glaser, artistic director
In the First Person Through all my struggles, dance has always been where I come to—to show and express myself. My family has been having a hard time recently, with my dad being diagnosed with cancer and my grandmother passing away. Coming to The Wooden Floor has really helped me get through it. The teachers are amazing; I have been able to pour out everything to them. And through dance, I can let you know where I stand. With our body we can tell our story, we don’t have to say anything. The fact that people can pick up on our body language is amazing.
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I am very involved in my community—at school, I’m in the Associated Student Body, the Mariachi band, the orchestra, the choir, plus I come to The Wooden Floor, and have a 4.0 GPA. Coming here helps me manage my time—we always know academics come first. Here, the staff is so motivated to get us to college— and I am excited to go, because at The Wooden Floor, they tell us that we have the most potential, that we are the next generation, that we are important. I can’t wait to take that next step.
May 29-31, 2014 31st Annual Concert: Front door, blue sky Irvine Barclay Theatre
May 30, 2014 Arts Night Out! presented by 89.3 KPCC begins promptly at 6:45pm
September 25, 2014 8th Annual Keep the Promise Wine Tasting Benefit Big Canyon Country Club
Witness a striking contemporary dance performance that revels in the force our young dancers bring to the stage. In partnership with leading choreographers, they overcome adversity and move into a world of possibility. Tickets available at www.TheWoodenFloor.org/BlueSky. Details on pages 2 & 3.
Attend a free pre-performance chat and explore the creative process behind Front door, blue sky with choreographers Jeanine Durning and Melanie Ríos Glaser, as well as our young artists. Wine and hors d’oeuvres to follow. Performance starts at 8:00pm. RSVP by May 27 to RSVP@TheWoodenFloor.org.
Orange County’s premier Wine Tasting Benefit has become a leading way that new and longtime supporters come together to celebrate and raise funds for The Wooden Floor’s incredible mission and outcomes. Enjoy wines from around the world, all rated 95+ points. Details on page 3.
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Complete information on events featuring the students of The Wooden Floor is available online at www.TheWoodenFloor.org.