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OUR MISSION:
CDEA is a non-profit professional organization
dedicated to the artistic and educational advancement of dance as a discrete art form.
The organization is the representative
body for
linking interests of dance educators, dance artists,
dance-related
professionals and students, and
serves as a liaison and representative to local,
regional, state, and national arts organizations. |
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2009 NorCal and SoCal Conferences
Celebrating A Legacy: Dance Education
in California - Past, Present & Future
A heartfelt thank you to everyone –- both presenters and attendees -- who shared in and helped to shape the success of our Northern and Southern California conferences last month. I had the great privilege of attending both conferences, and was truly heartened and inspired by the quality of the presentations and workshops, and the passion and commitment of those who participated. Coming together with colleagues to play, share and learn is energizing, restorative and much needed in these stressful times.
As dance artists and educators we are part of a larger dance family with a rich heritage. There is strength in reconnecting with the legacy of our chosen art, and, with this in mind, our conference theme for this year was “Celebrating A Legacy: Dance Education in California - Past, Present & Future.” We were honored to be able to celebrate the legacy of and share with dance pioneers Anna Halprin and Rudy Perez, and in so doing, not only experience their unique voices, but also validate the work we do as artists and educators. As Rudy said, we need to keep dance important. And, hopefully, that will be our legacy as we work in the present and move into the future – to keep dance important.
Again, thank you to all who participated. Keep sharing the good word and the good work of dance.
Shana Habel
CDEA Co-President
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