RIVERSIDE COUNTY DANCE LIVE COMPANY 2005-2006

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DANCE LIVE MISSION STATEMENT:
Build youth involvement/development and stimulate community awareness through the utilization of artistic expression to promote safe and healthy living.

ABOUT US:
The first ever Dance Live Company was created in 2001 by Joshua Guess; as a component of the Riverside County Friday Night Live Partnership. Dance Live is an official Substance Abuse Prevention Program filled with a culturally diverse group of youth who represent various high schools and cities within Riverside County. Dance Live uniquely integrates dance with promoting a healthy message of living ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & DRUG-FREE in efforts of initiating positive change in schools and communities. To effectively do this we receive training in developing and expanding our public speaking skills and obtain professional choreography instruction to enhance our dance performances. We have a blast performing the most fresh and hip moves in popular dance today! Our motto is: “We don’t just dance*we Dance Live!”

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dance Live presents, on average, twice a month at various elementary, middle & high schools, community health fairs and conferences in and outside the County of Riverside. We value the experience of being able to dance and provide community outreach simultaneously. In addition to our high-energy presentations we facilitate a very informative workshop that outlines body awareness, individuality, self worth, and health in conjunction with prevention. As a community service/performing arts program Dance Live students may be eligible to receive elective credits (Fine Art, Community Service or P.E.) for all hours volunteered in their community at the high school he/she attends.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING
TEENWORK: Annually we attend Teenwork, a statewide leadership conference planned by and for young people. The four days and three nights training are attended by hundreds of students from various areas in the State of California. We have the opportunity to develop our skills and build meaningful partnerships through interaction. Various activities include attending general sessions, planning meetings and teen-led workshops regarding an assortment of issues designed to provide knowledge on how we, as young people, can aid in bettering the lives of both youth and adults in our community. Additional information can be obtained by visiting: www.teenwork.com

APLICANT CRITERIA:
* Enrolled or enrolling into any high school within Riverside County

* Have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or above

* Interested in addressing alcohol, tobacco, drug and violence issues

* Someone who feels comfortable working with a diverse group of youth and adults

* Able to commit extra curricular time to attend Dance Live rehearsals and performances

* Capable of providing your own transportation to and from rehearsal (transportation may be available if you cannot)

*Committed towards living a positive and healthy lifestyle

GET INVOLVED:
Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of Dance Live. Participants are selected through an audition process held annually at the Friday Night Live office. If you wish to obtain info on how you can audition for Dance Live or to schedule a presentation please contact our Program Coordinator:
Joshua Guess (951) 782-2417 | jguess@co.riverside.ca.us

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