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Unity Resource Festival
Unity Resource Festival - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
Couples dance to the live music of Opa Opa during the 5th Annual Unity Resource Festival at Virginia Avenue Park on Sunday, March 6, 2011.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Dance, Virginia Avenue Park
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Read-a-Thon Flash Mob
Roosevelt Elementary Schoolwide Read-a-Thon Flash Mob - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Dance, Read-a-Thon Flash Mob, Santa Monica
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Ballroom MADNESS
Ballroom MADNESS - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
The students, who study the geography and cultures of the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Cuba, Eastern Europe and the U.S., write essays about their first impressions and finally, what they learned throughout the program, giving them an appreciation for a much larger world.
“I know how dance positively enriched my life and I wanted to offer children an opportunity to express their creativity in a setting that fosters respect, teamwork and accomplishment, ‘one step at a time’, said Jane Dorian, the group’s executive director and co-founder.” I was compelled to create Ballroom MADNESS when I observed a family at lunch—each member was plugged into some electronic device. I thought ‘why don’t they connect to each other?’.”
“Our program is great for all students,” said Ponickly, “but it is especially gratifying when we can serve urban kids—teaching them social and partnership skills, while providing them with a positive alternative to gangs and street-life.”
The duo train a corps of dance teachers who work with the kids in the structure and familiar environment of their regular classroom during their school day. Twice a week in a one-hour session, the kids dance meringue, foxtrot, rumba, tango, swing and waltz. The students, who study the geography and cultures of the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Cuba, Eastern Europe and the U.S., write essays about their first impressions and finally, what they learned throughout the program, giving them an appreciation for a much larger world.
Ballroom MADNESS is a nonprofit organization that brings ballroom dance to under-served school children. A truly transformative experience, Ballroom MADNESS fosters respect and teamwork in classmates by teaching them to work together to build a solid foundation of trust and partnership. The program provides students with a creative and expressive artistic outlet within an environment that is safe and constructive, during school hours. Since its inception in 2007, more than 600 children in 12 Southern California schools have been inspired to be the best at something— they have learned they are important and that their actions matter.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Ballroom MADNESS, Dance
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LEIALOHA
Leialoha from Halau Keali'i O Nalani performs hula during the 11th Annual Asian/Pacific Islander Celebration: Tricia Allen-Polynesian Tattoo Art at Santa Monica College on Thursday, May 27, 2010.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Dance, Santa Monica College
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Cinco De Mayo
Grupo Folklórico Mexcaltitán - Images by fabian lewkowicz
Grupo Folklórico Mexcaltitán perform at Virginia Avenue Park during the Fourth Annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta on Sunday, May 2, 2010.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Cinco De Mayo, Dance, Folklórico, Virginia Avenue Park
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TANGO
Dennis Cante, 28, and his partner Judith Castelan, 27, dance the Tango at the Thirds Street Promenade on Sunday, May 2, 2010. The Tango dance originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay and and spread to the rest of the world soon after.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Dance, Dance, Tango, Third Street Promenade
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SYNAPSE
The Santa Monica College Synapse Contemporary Dance Ensemble performs styles including modern dance, jazz, hip hop dance on film, and more during a dress rehearsal at the Broad Stage on Thursday, April 22, 2010. The synapse contemporary dance ensemble is directed by Linda Gold. Performances are on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM at the Broad Stage. Tickets are $15/$12. For details please call (310) 434-3005.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Dance, Santa Monica College
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NOWROUZ
A belly dancer performs at Santa Monica College during the Iranian New Year Celebration 'Nowrouz' on Thursday, March 25, 2010 . Nowrouz marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the Iranian year. Nowrouz has been celebrated for at least 2,500 years.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Dance, Santa Monica College
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