The Arts Season 2015-2016
Become a Patron of the Arts ASD is grateful for the generosity of parents, friends, alumni and organizations who share a passion to support the creativity of our students through the arts. Opportunities exist to be a donor to the ASD Patron of the Arts giving program. Patron of the Arts donors receive recognition in performance brochures and in the American School of Dubai annual report.
What do Gifts Support? Your gift provides the margin of excellence, beyond tuition, that enables ASD to offer an exceptional arts program. As a donor, your gift works to enhance, extend and enrich learning opportunities for students. Together, we can ensure that the legacy of ASD’s outstanding arts education continues as exceptional. Examples of impact include: providing travel for guest artists, professional development for faculty, student and guest artist workshops, costumes, set design and other student production expenses. To learn more about becoming a Patron of the Arts, please contact the Advancement Office.
Julia Martinez Director of Advancement jmartinez@asdubai.org
MISSION STATEMENT
We challenge and inspire each student to achieve their dreams and to become a passionate learner prepared to adapt and contribute in a rapidly changing world.
CORE VALUES
Compassion | Excellence | Integrity Respect | Responsibility
C.A.S.T. A special thank you to all the parent volunteers who give unlimited hours towards the success of students in the performing arts. The Creative Arts Support Team (C.A.S.T.) is a parent volunteer organization committed to the success of all student arts programs at ASD. Parent volunteers provide key support for productions backstage as well as cast receptions, ticket, flower and concession sales and more. In 2014-2015, C.A.S.T. supported 25 ASD performances and enhanced student learning through their guest artist program, bringing notable artists to work with students in the classroom and to perform. To volunteer with C.A.S.T. contact CAST@asdubai.org.
P.O. Box 71188, Dubai, UAE | www.asdubai.org
The American School of Dubai is dedicated to a strong Arts program encompassing theater, choir, band, dance and visual arts. Students are afforded a number of opportunities to showcase their talents and creativity through educational and cultural programs offered as part of the school curriculum as well as extracurricular, after-school programs. Through these experiences students learn more about themselves, building confidence that will serve them well as adults, fostering a life-long interest in the arts.