Tag Archives: Haiti
Announcing the Third Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
Be a crucial part of IPDC’s programming! To purchase tickets, send the response card or simply send payment with number of tickets noted in the memo line to: IPDC 10 E. Athens Ave. Suite 204 Ardmore, PA 19003. Make sure … Continue reading
Perspectives from the Mango Tree- by IPDC Program Director Christine Herrman
Being a Program Director there are certain things that you know you will and will not do during a week of camp. You know that you won’t be teaching a specific class and you anticipate having the be the “bad guy” at … Continue reading
Best Memories of the Week in Haiti, Volume 2- by IPDC Executive Director Nicole LaBonde
Continuing from the previous post! 11. The boys tumbling and tricking in the yard with Cesa 12. The “Attitude Walk” circles in Jazz class with the Blue Group 13. I took a break dancing class! 14. Seeing how excited the … Continue reading
Best Memories of the Week in Haiti- by IPDC Executive Director Nicole LaBonde
In no particular order. And, this is just the first installment. 1. All the kids walking in, 2 by 2, on the first day. 2. Catching kids’ eyes and smiling, then they shyly smile and quickly turn away. 3. Hearing … Continue reading
Haiti in a Nutshell- by IPDC Instructor Genevieve Adams
I am blessed. I am inspired. What an amazing opportunity I have had. I know what I’m supposed to do with my life. Using dance to bless others was the best feeling in the world. I sincerely hope the Indigenous … Continue reading
Thoughts on Matching Grants
A blog I read, A Small Change-Fundraising Blog, had a post today about matching grants. Jason asked for feedback from groups who used them, so I wrote down my thoughts. I’d like to share them with you, since you were … Continue reading
Technology is Amazing
In case you haven’t already heard, WE MET OUR $10,000 GOAL FROM VERSABAR!!!!! YAY! We’re a little excited…. Let me tell you about how it happened: Last night was our final Haiti fundraiser, a Gold Party. Despite rather pathetic attendance, … Continue reading
Countin’ It Down
The first day of camp is just 2 weeks from today! We are getting soooooo excited! As of now we have over $8000 of our $10,000 goal! Please join us for our Gold Party/Zumba/Pilates fundraiser on Thursday night (6/24 from … Continue reading
Final Haiti Fundraiser
GOLD PARTY! With Zumba, Pilates and Refreshments! WHEN: Thursday, June 24th, 7-10PM WHERE: First Position Dance Arts, 10 E. Athens Ave. Suite 204, Ardmore WHAT: Gold Party with Zumba and Pilates to benefit the IPDC Arts Camp for Children in … Continue reading
Haiti Countdown- 3 Weeks!
The countdown has begun! Our first day of camp in Haiti is 3 weeks from today! We are still actively fundraising for our trip. Here is where we are: We have $5,700 towards the Versabar matching grant. Versabar will match … Continue reading