DuGood Dance Honors Group:

Once Upon a Dance

Patrick Costello, Alex Schiavoni, Noah Schoaf,
Ashley Holtz, Ian Lenke, Rachel Prendergast
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Matthew Garrett
There is a general stigma associated
with individuals who have
disabilities in our society.
Research
“In every region of the world,
persons with disabilities often
live on the margins of society,
deprived of some of life’s
fundamental experiences. Persons
with disabilities make up the
world’s largest and most
disadvantaged minority.”

-United Nations Human Rights

Offer an inclusive dance to address
the social stigmas surrounding
disabilities.
Process
1. Connect with previous community partners
2. New additions based on feedback
3. Date/ theme
4. Distribute invitations
5. Find funds
a. Local businesses
b. Grants
6. DJ and food donors
7. Purchase supplies for dance
8. Find volunteers
Community Partners
A Focus on Cultural Competency
● What is cultural competency?
○ Ability to interact
effectively with people of
different cultures
● Dave Clarke (Hope Church Pastor)
○ Five Stages of Changing
Attitudes
“Oh What a Night”
This Year…

● Held April 11, 2018

● Guests attended - 120
● Fundraised
● Donations
● Shuttle service
● Kellie’s testimony
Kellie’s Experience:
Future Goals
1. Efficiency
a. Photo release
b. Check-in
2. Food donations
3. More guests &
volunteers
4. Cultural competency
training
5. Sustainability
Thank you

New White’s Florist

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