dance and the Child international (daCi) is a nonprofit organization aiming to promote growth and development in dance for children and youth internationally, irrespective of race, color, sex, religion, and national or social origin.
daCi recognizes that every child and young person has the right to dance and strives to preserve the cultural heritage of all forms of dance for children. The organization creates opportunities for children and young people to experience dance as performers, creators and spectators valuing their perspectives with the utmost importance. daCi encourages the inclusion of dance in general education and community programs, and supports research focusing on dance for children and young people. daCi provides an international network, facilitating the development of dance for children throughout the world.
daCi USA's video for the One Billion Rising dance and flashmob. This video will be added to the many many
groups around the world that on Feb. 14, 2013 took a stand to stop violence against women and girls.
Participating daCi groups:
Kaleidoscope Dance Company/Seattle, WA
University of North Texas/Denton, TX
Utah Valley University/Orem, UT
compiled/edited by Mary Lynn Babcock, UNT, daCi USA National Representative
more information - http://www.onebillionrising.org/
Upcoming daCi Events
June 26-29, 2014
daCi USA 5th National Gathering Seattle, WA
http://www.daciusa.org/NationalGathering
