News: October Newsletter

December 17, 2024

Dear Dance Enthusiast,

As we approach the new year, it is important to reflect on the challenges and successes
of 2024. Although hurricanes, Helene and Milton, left many of us with impromptu
planning, and leaving destruction for some in the wake, they also gave us the
opportunity to show the world how we work together. We have the chance to reassess
our needs, act on it and become stronger for it.

This year, Dance Tampa Bay focused on visibility, awareness and advocacy. In receiving
the Community Arts Impact Grant (CAIG) from Hillsborough County Board of County
Commissioners, we were able to start the production of Dance Rising Tampa Bay, a
four part dance film series featuring Tampa Bay dancers with original music by locals,
Nick Ewing and Sean Bucheck. Brilliantly produced by Mad Bear Productions, you can
see a shortened version of the first film on all 33 downtown, South Tampa and East
Tampa informational kiosks. More viewing opportunities are in process. Stay tuned!

In the coming year, we are turning our attention to inclusion, wellness and economic
development through the arts. Watch your emails for master classes, community
meetings and local dance jams.

Thank you for being a vital member of our dance world. We are pushing the needle
every day toward healthy harmonious discussions with Dance as the center of the
conversation. A wise person once said,” Don’t ask for a seat at the table. Set the Table.”

Wishing you all the warmest holidays, and a brilliant new year filled with hope and
resilience!

Sincerely yours,

Shana Corrada
Executive Directer, Dance Tampa Bay

Our October Newsletter is available here! December 2024 DTB Newsletter