ArtReach News
Dalton Arts Project is committed to deepening its relationships with current community partners. Through a grant from the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia and the generosity of DAP donors, Dalton Arts Project is currently sponsoring “A Chance to Dance,” hip-hop movement classes taught by Vince Gully, offered through the afterschool program at the Boys and Girls Club.
Dalton Arts Project is also currently holding session classes in Creative Movement for the pre-K classes at Friendship House. This is an ongoing program that is in its fourth year with Jo Beth Thompson as the instructor.
Dalton Arts Project is excited that its program at New Hope Elementary school continues with local pianist Angela Arthur. Ms. Arthur uses a guided listening approach to introduce students in the afterschool program to basic musical concepts.
Recent Performances
Dalton Dance Company recently made several local appearances and presented their work at downtown venues. On Friday evening, July 31st, Dalton Dance Company kicked off the festivities for the Downtown Dalton Development Authority’s first of several summer block parties. This hip-hop performance was definitely a crowd pleaser. On Saturday, September 12th, Dalton Dance Company again performed for the annual Boys and Girls Club’s “A Day for Kids” benefit helping to raise awareness for the growing need for volunteers for this organization. Most recently, on October 3rd, Dalton Dance Company showcased their new choreography, “Dancing through the Decades” at the October Fiesta held by St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.