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International News

A note from Nicki Flinn, your daCi USA National Representative:

“There is a child within all of us!” This was a statement made at our daCi International meeting in September. Beliefs like this one remind me of why I, and so many others, love daCi. The organization is rooted in this spirit and the mission to grow and develop dance.

In the upcoming year, daCi International is working to build and implement a sustainable strategic plan, grow membership and create connections between members globally. There are a number of initiatives available and ways to become involved. Take time to utilize the website and member resources such as daCi Connect, an interactive platform designed to make the daCi world a little closer.

And learn more about the upcoming 15th international conference, Dancing into Communities. It will be hosted in Toronto, Canada from July 10-15, 2022, and delivered online with groups encouraged to gather locally to participate online globally.

Programming will include many of the events and activities that we all associate with daCi conferences, including performances by children and youth, scholarly presentations, and opportunities for children and youth to create and collaborate with others. Join in!

Registration Opens: Monday, January 24, 2022

Questions can be directed to either of the Dancing into Communities co-chairs:

Norma Sue Fisher-Stitt: normasue@yorku.ca

Nancy Francis: nfrancis@brocku.ca

National News

Youth Leadership Training Program

The Youth Leadership Training initiative is a emerging program of the daCi Board, driven by a belief in the importance of involving young dancers in all aspects of lifelong learning and leadership in the field of dance and, specifically, in daCi USA. daCi Day of Dance, Arizona In the first cohort sessions, from February 2020 to October 2020, participants brainstormed ideas on what makes a good leader, how to use leadership skills in dance, and the role and potential of the youth voice in dance. The group was actively involved in the recent daCi Days of Dance event, Be Where Our Feet Are. On October 23 the group will meet for a final session to reflect on the experiences of the past year and plan for the 2022 program meetings. If interested in taking part or just hearing more about how your students can benefit, contact Kathryn Austin at kwadance@gmail.com.

daCi USA National Gathering 2023

Keep an eye out for news and communications about the mid-summer 2023 National Gathering to be held on the campus of Hope College in Holland, Michigan.

Membership Renewal

Current members: Be sure to watch your inboxes for your membership renewal reminder in December. New members can join here.

DACI USA BOARD

Joy Guarino (New York) - Chair Heather Francis (Utah) - Chair-Elect Carol Day (Utah) - Treasurer Deborah Lipa-Ciotta (New York) Secretary Nicki Flinn (Michigan)- National Representative Chris Roberts (Utah) - Past National Representative Madeline Cantor (Pennsylvania)Newsletter Editor Chara Huckins (Utah) Membership Liaison Members at Large: Kathryn Austin (Florida), Cally Flox (Utah), Amy Munro Lang-Crow (Arizona). Sara Malan-McDonald (Arizona), Jennifer Florey (Arizona), Vincent E. Thomas (Maryland)