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Our Story
Innervation Dance Cooperative (IDC) has been busy formatting two original contemporary ballets, Everyman and Gods, Monsters, and Heroes, based
on classic literature, to tour to Chicago-area schools in 2012.
We based Everyman on the medieval morality play by the same name, a story of redemption, performing good deeds and living a life that
matters. We set the tale to timeless, stirring music by Led Zeppelin. Gods, Monsters, and Heroes, set to contemporary music, tells
various stories from Greek mythology, and educators can choose the
myths they would like to see presented, customizing the performance
for their students ages and studies. A study guide has been created for
each show in an effort to enhance the students' and teachers'
experience, presenting lessons about dance in general, about the
literary works, the ballets themselves, and about how all of these
elements relate to other subject areas. We had some wonderful
experiences and feedback after taking Gods, Monsters, and Heroes
on a few pilot tour performances earlier this year. Now the touring
company is gearing up and eager to reach more young audiences, but we
need your help!
The Impact
Today
arts funding is at an all-time low and evidence suggests that arts
engagement for kids and teens is more important and beneficial than
ever. We remember being inspired as kids by visiting performers and we
hope this tour will pay that inspiration forward by expanding young
minds through exposure to meaningful movement, increasing students
connection with literature by presenting literary classics in a visual
and visceral medium, and creating life-long appreciators of dance and
fine arts.
What We Need & What You Get
Your donations will help support costume
creation, props/set design and creation, PR, booking, study guide
creation, transportation, dancer stipends, etc. By supporting this
project you not only help us cover costs, you also get one of our
great perks. On top of that, you can sleep like a baby knowing
you helped make possible the smiling face of a student being delighted
and fascinated by a meaningful, educational dance performance.
Other Ways You Can Help
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Share: $15
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Inspire: $25
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Educate: $50
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Create: $100
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| Have coffee/drinks with members of IDC to talk about the creative process plus all previous-level perks, PLUS knowledge that this single gift has more than completely funded a touring performance to a school! Picture excited smiling kids being exposed to literature and dance all in one meaningful sitting! |
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