Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Center Stage Dance Studio Teams Up with “Dance Across America,” Bringing Joy to Pediatric Patients with Cancer and Special Needs

Stamford, CT—Center Stage Dance Studio, located on High Ridge Road in Stamford, has recently pledged their support for The Andréa Rizzo Foundation’s nationwide fundraising effort, “Dance Across America.” The dance studio will hold a dance recital on Sunday, May 20, at the Palace Theatre at 61 Atlantic Street in Stamford, where students will dance to make a difference in the lives of fragile children.

“Dance Across America” is one of many fundraising efforts created by The Andréa Rizzo Foundation, a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to bringing dance therapy to children with cancer and special needs in pediatric hospitals, including Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, public schools, and Ronald McDonald houses across the country. Created in memory of a young dance therapy graduate student and survivor of childhood cancer, killed by a drunk driver at the age of 24, the Foundation aspires to bring dancers together to blend dance and compassion. Dancers of all ages and in all parts of the country can make a difference in the lives of fragile children by doing what they love best…dancing!

Center Stage owner and director JoAnn LoRusso will over see 200 dancers ages 3 to 18, as they showcase their talents in various styles, including jazz, tap, ballet, and creative movement. The recital, open to the public, will take place at 1:00 p.m., and tickets will cost $24.00 for orchestra/grand tier seating and $22.00 for balcony seating, available at the door.

For more information on The Andréa Rizzo Foundation or the “Dance Across America” program, please call 401-952-2423, e-mail DreasDream@aol.com, or visit www.DreasDream.org. To make a donation to Center Stage Dance Studio’s “Dance Across America” event, please contact JoAnn LoRusso at 203-846-8292 or e-mail centerstagedance@snet.net.

Let your heart move your feet! ™

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Two studios—New Jersey’s Arts in Motion and Astoria Dance Centre of New York—have pledged their support for The Andréa Rizzo Foundation by organizing dance events in May to help bring dance therapy to children with cancer and special needs at public schools and pediatric hospitals across the country.  Click here for more information.

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Connecticut Dance School Supports Children with Cancer and Special Needs in Second Annual “Dance across America” Dance-a-thon

FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT—April 19, 2012— The Connecticut Dance School will be holding its second annual “Dance across America” dance-a-thon on Saturday, April 28th, to support the Andréa Rizzo Foundation, an organization that provides dance therapy to children with cancer and special needs. Joining studios across the country, dancers at the Connecticut Dance School will bring their love of dance to children who are less fortunate than they are.

High school students from the school in ballet level 7 have organized the event, creating pledge kits for all 250 of the students, designing sweatshirts, and decorating bulletin boards. The seven student organizers, who come from Westport, Weston, and Fairfield, are hoping to raise $5,000 to be eligible to have a dance therapist from the Foundation work with children at a local public school or hospital. 

The dance-a-thon will run from 11:00 AM until 3:15 PM and will provide dance classes for students ages three to eighteen. Younger children will be dancing with scarves, hula hoops, and wands, while older students will be able to take part in classes in musical theatre, hula, zumba, and hip-hop in addition to the regular ballet classes that all students usually take.

 Donations to the “Dance across America” dance-a-thon may be sent to the Connecticut Dance School at 42 Halley Court, Fairfield, Connecticut 06825 or may be given online at http://www.firstgiving.com/DreasDream/connecticut-dance-school-cds-dance-event.

A Gift from the Rhee Gold Company:  "Dance Mom" Tshirt Sale!  We are so grateful to Dance Studio Life and Rhee Gold! A portion of the proceeds from these fabulous "Positive Dance Mom Tshirts" will benefit Dréa's Dream pediatric dance therapy program!  

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Los Angeles, California — The Triumph Charter Academy in Los Angeles, California will house a Dance Across America event to support Dréa's Dream pediatric dance therapy program funded by the Andréa Rizzo Foundation. Students in 6th – 8th grade will compete to raise pledges to support this non-profit organization. Dance teacher, Melissa Obregon Perez will oversee this charity event on January 13, 2012 as all participants dance for this worthy cause.

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Macomb, IL— The 4-H Building at 3028 W. Jackson Street in Macomb, IL will house a Dance Across America event to support Dréa's Dream pediatric dance therapy program funded by the Andréa Rizzo Foundation.  Area dancers, including those from University Dance Theater will compete to raise pledges to support this non-profit organization. Tori Breedlove will oversee this charity event on January 28, 2012 as all participants dance for 8 hours, win prizes and participate in dance classes.

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Dance Across America 2011-2012 United States Dance schools and dance companies across the U.S. participate. Benefit Performances can be offered all year long!

Click Here for upcoming Dance Across America Events

www.Dance-Across-America.com

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PAST EVENTS

Zumbathon

Friday, May 4th
6-8 pm
Cromwell HS
Cromwell, CT

 Walk for the Children

Sunday, August 14, 2011 2:30 pm RAIN OR SHINE!!!

The Andréa Rizzo Foundation’s 10th Annual WALK FOR THE CHILDREN “Cliff Walk-a-thon” along the beautiful Newport Cliff Walk will benefit children with cancer and special needs at Hasbro Children’s Hospital and local public schools. The event will start and finish at Rodgers Recreation Center at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI.

This 2 mile scenic walk-a-thon along Narragansett Bay is a FREE FAMILY EVENT featuring door prizes, raffles, KIDS’ fun booth, FREE refreshments and entertaining dance performances by local dance companies. Fun for the whole family! You can even form a team of walkers to walk in support of your favorite charity or organization or in memory/support of a loved one. Banners will be provided to teams of 10 or more who email us their TEAM NAME by August 10th!  This year, join us as we Pledge, Pledge, Pledge for children with cancer or special needs.

 Alex and Ani, Inc., a local positive energy company dedicated to creating products that promote consciousness and unity will have a “Bangle Bar” set up representing their Charity by Design division.

Click here to Print Registration/Pledge Forms! 

Each walker who collects pledges or donations of $30 or more receives a free T-shirt and water bottle!  Top Pledge Raising Team wins a $500 award to donate to their favorite children's charity.  FREE refreshments, AND….entertaining dance performances by local dance companies!  

Ben & Jerry's of 539 Thames St., Newport is providing ice cream for the DAY!

All donations are tax deductible. The Andréa Rizzo Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization. 

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 DanceAcrossAmerica is an opportunity for dancers to unite for a worthy cause….

A unique way of combining DANCE and COMPASSION…to make a difference in the lives of fragile children with cancer and special needs!

Dance Studios & Companies are invited to collect pledges and host dance-a-thons or benefit performances.  Proceeds from events will help fund Dréa’s Dream, the Andréa Rizzo Foundation’s pediatric dance/movement therapy program for children with cancer and special needs nationwide. Whether large or small, your group can join in…and let your heart move your feet!                                          

Click here to view Dance Across America participants in action across the USA!

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Connecticut Dancers Pledge Long Hours at the Barre for Rizzo Foundation

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R.I., Indiana College Students Put on Dancing Shoes for Dréa’s Dream

Champagne Girls Non Profit Dance Organization Supports Dréa's Dream 

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Golf Outing : October 17, 2011

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Andréa Rizzo Foundation Golf Classic (Annual)
The Woodmere Club
Woodmere, NY
October 25, 2010 TBD

“Dancing with the Stars” 2007 & 2008

Tickets to the show were awarded and the foundation sent one patient from the “Dréa’s Dream” program at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital to attend. VIP Tickets have also been granted as a GRAND PRIZE for our top pledge raiser for 2008 Dance Across America fundraising initiative. The lucky winner will attend the famed show this May.

Los Angeles, CA

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“Dancing With the Stars” Experience Package Auction

Experience Package created by Carrie Ann Inaba was auctioned on www.ClothesOffOurBack.org for $12,500! Click on link for all the fabulous details.

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Benefit Dance Class Class with Dancer, Choreographer Tracie Stanfield was held on March 22, 2009 at Manhattan Movement Arts Center.
Click here for more information.

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“Dancing with the Stars” 2007

Tickets to the show were awarded and the foundation sent one patient from the “Dréa’s Dream” program at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital to attend.

Los Angeles, CA

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“Dance Across America” (January 1 – April 15 annually)

United States Dance schools and dance companies across the U.S. participate

www.Dance-Across-America.com

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“Art From the Heart” Auction (Annual)

Mercy High School Middletown, CT

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“Evening of Comedy” Benefit with Rob Bartlett, Comedian/Actor (March 11, 2005)

Hempstead Golf and Country Club

Hempstead, New York