The Andrea Rizzo Foundation I want to give back some of what I have been fortunate enough to receive

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March 14th, 2013

 

  • April 5th Integral Ballet, Erin Drennan, Babylon, NY 
  • April 6thTiger Dance, Amanda Berhalter Burman, Bluffton, IN 
  • National Dance Week – Studio 91, Mechanicsburgh, PA
  • April 17th Sammy Zweben, Charity Cabaret, Hollywood, CA 
  • April 20th Salve Regina University – SRU Dance
  • April 27th Purdue University, Higher Ground Dance Company
  • April 27th Connecticut Dance School, Fairfield, CT
  • May 2 and 3 West Virginia University Dance Company
  • May 11th Sammy Zweben, Dance 4 a Cause, Marlton, NJ
  • May 16th NYC Middle School, Teacher – Michael Kerr
  • May 17th Arts in Motion, Perth Amboy-Matawan, NJ
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February 17th, 2013

 

St. Louis, MO—Pazazz Performers of St. Louis Academy of Dance of St. Louis, MO have pledged their support for The Andréa Rizzo Foundation’s nationwide fundraising effort, “Dance Across America” for the third year in a row. Pazazz Performers are proud to present their 3rd annual Pazazz Gala to honor The Andréa Rizzo Foundation. The event will be held Sunday, February 17th at 7:00pm at the Blanche M. Touhill Lee Theater, located on the University of Missouri’s campus at 1 University Boulevard in St. Louis.
“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, 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!
The Pazazz Gala, which is open to the public, will feature 20 Pazazz dancers, as well as dancers from both The Big Muddy and Common Thread Contemporary dance companies. The evening will begin with a silent auction, followed by ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance performances. General admission to the Gala is $20 per person, and tickets can be purchased by visiting www.touhill.org. Shared proceeds from the Gala will benefit the Foundation, as well as help support and fund Pazazz Performers.
For more information on The Andréa Rizzo Foundation, please call 401-952-2423, e-mail DreasDream@aol.com, or visit www.DreasDream.org. To make a donation or to purchase tickets to the Pazazz Performers’ “Dance Across America” event, please contact Kacy Voskuil at 314-651-0101 or pazazzperformers@gmail.com
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January 7th, 2013

 

February 9, 2013

Step by Step Dance Studio Dancers of Waltham, MA will hold their "Let Your Heart Move Your Feet" Valentine Gala to support The Andréa Rizzo Foundation. It will take place at the American Legion Post 440 at 295 California Street, Newton, MA on Saturday evening, February 9th. The semi-formal event will include an SBS performance, special guest performers, hors d'oeuvres, a DJ, dancing and lots of prizes. Tickets are on sale at office@stepbystepinc.com

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November 29th, 2012

 

Erin Weigand of DeSales University in PA will head up a benefit performance for Dréa's Dream at the Crayola Gallery of the Banana Factory at 7pm on Friday, November 30th!  MarDel Dance, New Street Dance Group, Project Moshen, and Amy Smith will perform!
We are so grateful to all of the dancers who will 'let their hearts move their feet for children with cancer and special needs' through the power of dance!
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October 25th, 2012

SRU Dance team at Salve Regina University will hold a benefit performance at Rodger's Recreation Center at 7pm.

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October 25th, 2012

Turn It Up Dance Challenge will dedicate their November 11th convention to Dréa's Dream.

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October 25th, 2012

Not Just Dance, LLC will hold a dance-a-thon in Clermont, Florida to benefit Dréa's Dream on November 2nd.

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October 25th, 2012

All That Dance in Jackson, NJ held a dance-a-thon to benefit Dréa's Dream pediatric dance therapy programming on October 20, 2012.

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August 22nd, 2012

Kirkland, WA—Lake Washington High School Dance of Kirkland has pledged their support for The Andréa Rizzo Foundation’s nationwide fundraising effort, “Dance Across America.”

Lake Washington High School Dance, along with eight other high school dance teams in Washington, will host its first annual “Drea’s Dream: Friday Night Lights” event, which will showcase a wide variety of dance styles throughout the night. Lindsey Beck will oversee the event, which will take place on Friday, August 24 on the Lake Washington High School football field, located at 12033 NE 80th Street.

“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 Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA, 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!

The Drea’s Dream: Friday Night Lights event will be hosted by Emerald City Productions and will feature burgers by BUNS and ice cream sandwiches from Sweet Wheels. The event will begin at 6:00pm, and a $5 minimum donation will be required for admission, with proceeds benefiting Dance Across America. A photo booth provided by Division1Studios will also be featured at the event, in addition to T-shirt sales and games throughout the night.

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 Lake Washington High School’s “Dance Across America” event, please contact Lindsey Beck at 425-894-2373, e-mail lwdanceteam@gmail.com, or visit http://www.firstgiving.com/DreasDream/washington-state-dance/teams.

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June 17th, 2012

Walk begins and ends, rain or shine, at Rodgers Recreation Center, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI!

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May 17th, 2012

 

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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