Love In A Tub!

Here is a promo for Love In A Tub!, a theatrical rockomedy that will be performed live as part of the 2011 New York International Fringe Festival. Love In A Tub! includes appearances from Mover, James Koroni along with many other talented artists.

Dot the Connective and “Rock & Roll” Joel Bassin Present:

Love In A Tub! Written by James Manzello and Oliver Wason Featuring ruthlessly stolen excerpts from a Restoration play by Sir George Etherege Directed by James Manzello, Oliver Wason and Joel Bassin

Featuring: Alexander Kikis as Colonel Bruce Chris Gizzi as Himself Dan Blondell as Dufoy Fufoy Drew Mendoza as Grandma Bevill Emily Kron as Graciana Bevill Hunter Cain as Aurelia Bevill James Koroni as The Coachmen/Ensemble James Manzello as Lord Genesis Beaufort Jimmy Joe McGurl as Sir Frederick Frollick Joshua R. Pyne as Lovis Bevill Marisa Parry as Ensemble Morgan Scott as Ensemble and Charlize Theron* (* = Not actually in the cast)

Costume Designer - Lui Konno Lighting Designer - Oliver Wason Production Stage Manager - Louise Hollander Stage Manager - Lauren Pope Sound Engineer - Fabio Blazina

More info at loveinatub.tumblr.com!

Sarah Gross

SARAH GROSS

Sarah Gross is a classically trained dancer who has performed with the City Ballet of San Diego, California Ballet, Columbia City Ballet, and Human Affect when it gave a special performance at the United Nations. A constant gym rat, she developed and has taught a unique workout routine called Ballet Burn. She has also run in several marathons, and is a Pilates instructor in Brooklyn. She derives her energy from twin passions: animal rescue and dark chocolate. Recently she founded the Rescue Chocolate company, which donates all of its profits to various animal rescue organizations.

"Being vegan is an essential part of my outlook on life. I have never had as much energy or stamina as I've had eating vegan. And I love the peace of mind I get knowing that what I wear, what I do, how I look, and how I move, are all based upon reverence for every living thing." --Sarah Gross

VEJA Collections

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M.O.V.E. Summer Gala

Compassionate Mover, Nicole Johnson is the creative director of Javanna Productions, a non-profit organization that from 2010-2011 has hosted the effort 'M.O.V.E. For Cambodia.' In the past 8 months they have held 20 events, including spoken word nights, coffee house series events, movement classes, parties, large and small scale performances, workshops, discussion groups, visual art presentations, etc. Now on July 18th at the Connelly Theater they're bringing everyone together for a reflection of their past efforts and to see how they can complete their goal of raising $20,000 by September 2011. This money will go towards opening a school in a Cambodian Village and will mark the end of their journey as a national team of compassionate 'Movers.' Join them at the Connelly Theater for a night of food, entertainment and fundraising. Including visual art, a photo gallery, short film screening, M.O.V.E. showcase, and food!

To make a donation click here. For tickets to the M.O.V.E. Summer Gala click here!

Lemon Meringue, Part 3: James Koroni

  Mover, James Koroni, danced and portrayed the role of Teenage Rich in the Equity Showcase of Lemon Meringue. Here he shares his feelings surrounding the plays social issue of childhood sexual abuse. This incredibly important performance about Rich Ryan from Long Island depicts one mans struggles to overcome the devastating effects of childhood sexual abuse.

How do you feel Lemon Meringue will help others who are suffering from childhood sexual abuse?

Lemon Meringue offers victims a glimpse into the story of recovery. The predators only evil power is secrecy, which leaves a feeling of shame in their victims. Lemon Meringue breaks the silence. It makes childhood sexual abuse a topic that isn't so taboo and helps our community explore ways to make victims comfortable with sharing their secret. Then when they need us, we will be ready to nurture them through recovery.

What part of the rehearsal process did you derive inspiration from to tackle this sensitive topic?

Teenage Rich, was a bridge between the adult and the inner child. One rehearsal with the Director, Terri Muuss, was exceptionally powerful because I was able to reintroduce them on stage. Both Adult and Young Rich felt closer to Teenage Rich than one another. I was there as a confidant and emotional support in that scene when they finally met one another. Metaphorically, I want to be available to play this role for friends or family that may have gone through this in their own lives but this time help them bridge the gap between the victim and the survivor.

What did you learn from your experiences that you would like to share with others?

I learned that sexual predators may not be the stranger in the park but is more often the person who takes your child to the park. This doesn't mean you need to fear every caretaker in their life. There are ways to protect your children from predators. Teach them to trust their instincts, help them understand what is a good secret and what is a bad secret and don't feel bad about what inquiries you may have. You know your child more than anyone else.

I'd like to thank Terri Muuss, Rich Ryan, Athena Reich, Rhett Hackett and Keith Smith for sharing their stories with me and helping me be a better tool in liberating other victims. I love you all dearly and look forward to working with you again in the future!

For info visit, www.lemonmeringue.org.

Lemon Meringue, Part 1: Carly Fox Horton Lemon Meringue, Part 2: Tracey Katof Lemon Meringue, Part 4: Lauren Cox

Lemon Meringue, Part 2: Tracey Katof

Compassionate Mover, Tracey Katof is not only the choreographer but also a dancer in the Equity Showcase of Lemon Meringue. Here she shares her feelings surrounding the plays social issue of childhood sexual abuse. This incredibly important performance about Rich Ryan from Long Island depicts one mans struggles to overcome the devastating effects of childhood sexual abuse.

How do you feel Lemon Meringue will help others who are suffering from childhood sexual abuse?

I hope that those who have been victims of sexual abuse will see Lemon Meringue and find some comfort in the fact that they are not the only ones and that there is help available.

What was the most difficult part of RICH’s story in Lemon Meringue to choreograph and why? (Considering you needed to explore the emotional turmoil of his process)

Depicting substance abuse was challenging because I had to consider why one would turn to it in the first place. Imagine that someone spirals into this cycle of drug use seeking peace, only to feel temporary false hope and then realize that the drugs cause them more pain.

What did you learn from your experiences that you would like to share with others?

I learned about the process of recovery. The pathway may seem overwhelming and challenging at times but recovery is possible and worth the journey.

For info visit, www.lemonmeringue.org.

Lemon Meringue, Part 1: Carly Fox Horton Lemon Meringue, Part 3: James Koroni Lemon Meringue, Part 4: Lauren Cox

Statement Tee-too.

It's time to make a difference with what we wear! This charming little gentlemen is wearing the boysdancetoo. 'Statement Tee' which is made from organic cotton and comes in both boys and mens sizes. I appreciate boysdancetoo. for encouraging boys to be proud of being dancers but I especially admire their goal to use ecologically responsible textiles while doing so! It's not enough to be a dancer these days, with so much suffering in the world we need to find a way to incorporate a sense of ecological responsibility. An excerpt from 'White Gold: The True Cost of Cotton.'

The cotton industry has caused an ecological disaster. The Aral Sea, once the world's fourth largest inland lake, providing people with water and much needed jobs, has shrunk to 15% of its original size. The salinity of water and soil has increased, and as desperate farmers apply more water to their fields, they exacerbate the problem. This leads to infertile soil and areas of salty desert contaminated with pesticide residues.

With the loss of jobs the people of Uzbek now labor day after day, including tens of thousands of children who are forced to pick the cotton harvest each year. Crucially, the suffering caused by this industry comes at the hands of the government. It is the Uzbek state, not the country's mafia that instigates the abuses connected to the production and sale of cotton turning its people into a slave nation.

For more information please visit ejfoundation.org

It may seem overwhelming to hear a story like theirs but this is an opportunity to make a difference in the world. By purchasing organic cotton you show that there is a demand for organic farming practices. This simple purchase counts as a vote and increases the demand. You can get yourself a boysdancetoo. Statement Tee-too.

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Lemon Meringue, Part 1: Carly Fox Horton

Carly Fox Horton, a dancer from the Equity Showcase of Lemon Meringue, shares her feelings surrounding the plays social issue of childhood sexual abuse. This incredibly important performance about Rich Ryan from Long Island depicts one mans struggles to overcome the devastating effects of childhood sexual abuse.

How do you feel Lemon Meringue will help others who are suffering from childhood sexual abuse?

Lemon Meringue can inspire other victims of childhood sexual abuse to seek healing and to believe that they have the power to live free from their past. I hope they can find encouragement from relating to Rich's journey.

What part of the rehearsal process did you derive inspiration from to tackle this sensitive topic?

The most important part of the rehearsal process for me was the time that we took to sit down and talk with the people in cast who are survivors. Hearing from their own mouths what had happened to them, what it had done to their emotional, spiritual, and physical being, and then how they were able to pull themselves out of victim-hood to become survivors was truly remarkable and inspirational. These conversations also led to many sleepless nights as I wrestled with the knowledge of the great evil that had been done to these people and many other people in my life that are dear to me. Although it may be uncomfortable to face these demons, it is essential for healing and the prevention of future abuse.

What did you learn from your experiences that you would like to share with others?

I learned that, whether you are aware of it or not, everyone knows someone who has been affected by sexual abuse. The psychological component of this type of abuse causes victims to think and believe things that make it very difficult to seek help, and many victims do not have a loved one that they can trust. Victims often find that when they attempt to confide in someone, that confidant actually makes the situation worse by having an inappropriate reaction. I would encourage everyone to learn more about the effects of sexual abuse so that we all can give knowledgeable and loving support to the people in our lives who have been affected by it.

For info visit, www.lemonmeringue.org.

Lemon Meringue, Part 2: Tracey Katof Lemon Meringue, Part 3: James Koroni Lemon Meringue, Part 4: Lauren Cox

Tracey Katof

TRACEY KATOF

Tracey Katof graduated magna cum laude from Hofstra University with a Bachelors of Dance. She also trained at Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Dance New Amsterdam, and Ballet Academy East in New York City. Tracey has contributed choreography and performed for both stage and video productions. A few of her credits include HBO award winning comedian Rebecca Drysdale, international pop star Sasha, Calabash Records, Naganuma Dance, Avodah Dance Company, and The Society for Cultural Exchange. In collaboration with James Koroni, she a was invited to Paris to perform at La Bellevilloise. Tracey is honored to be working with a talented cast and production team as the choreographer of Lemon Meringue.

"I choose dance as my form of communication and self expression because I feel speaking through movement is the natural global language. In addition,  I hope that my body and movement can serve as a vessel for social change and awareness.  My dancing is driven by my devotion to a cause and a desire to express truth.  If I can spark an emotion or idea in an audience member that leads to a positive change, then I have accomplished my goal. In a sense, I dance to be larger than myself." -Tracey Katof

Be the One

I'll never see what you wanted... love The earth created life for unknown reasons but life is positive and the only known reason is “love.”

I was the hell that you needed... oh Our existing assumptions for life lead to the planets very downfall. We exploit natural resources and deplete the planet of what life bearing properties it had.

I was the one when you needed love I was the one when you needed love Finally the earth speaks up but not to destroy us. The earth repeatedly sends signs that only conscientious love & compassion for the earth will sustain life. A cycle of outcries in the form of natural disasters, war, famine & global warming communicates that we will return to our “mother” whether it be through tender love or instant death. We are dependent and yet, ignorant of our downfall. We need to re-identify with our “creator” or our life support and respect it’s wishes before we fulfill our own. Either way will sacrifice something. What’s worth more, Strife or Life?

song: 'Be the One' BY MOBY

choreography: JAMES KORONI TRACEY KATOF

dancers: JAMES KORONI LAUREN COX SCOTT HAMILTON TRACEY KATOF

video production: JOSHUA KATCHER perhapsmedia.net/

Please, Don't Touch

Distance from home can be frightening considering culture shock, facing strangers or the potential of getting lost in a new land. I don’t feel this way however, I find myself inspired and excited to explore endless possibilities. Throwing myself into the fire lifts what impression of the world I may have had. We tend to seek commonalities in relationships with other people before we can relate but by releasing that need for a cultural comfort zone, you create more acceptance. In this I see beyond my own experiences and expand my capacity to be compassionate towards others.I hope to travel the world one day and share my "voice" with others. This past weekend I traveled south a few hours to our nations capitol, Washington D.C., for the Annual Anti-Fur Society Conference. I was accompanied by Lauren Cox, a professional dancer from San Francisco. She comes from a much different upbringing than myself but somehow we both dance with compassion and understanding. Our artistic journey may not end in the same place but for this past weekend our path was from New York City to Washington D.C., a big adventure for open minds and open hearts on open roads.An art initiative online called PINNACLE Reinvent The Icon, encourages artists to utilize their talents to make a statement against Fur. Fur bearing animals live terrifying lives while enduring a great deal of suffering and all for human vanity! After doing my research I felt compelled to create a piece that brings forth their perspective. Hopefully in turn providing a voice for the voiceless.The piece was inspired by Satyrs, a popular character within Greek Mythology, often portrayed as half man and half goat. These creatures live jovial lives, love to dance, play music and enjoy sexual encounters all making them innately free spirited. I imagine any living being would wish to live their lives this way. I contacted Marlena Pavich, a compassionate costume designer and film stylist, to create the anti-fur pants that would simulate the half goat element of our character. Using all recycled vegan materials, she constructed the most brilliant interpretation of a Satyr I could have ever imagined!As we walked on stage you could hear clinking silverware and people boasting about the bread sticks. The room was silenced by our focus, intention and powerful advocacy. The music began, our bodies shivered and the story was told.Taking a moment to realize our experience here on this planet is blind to suffering, society shelters us from these issues because it wants us to stay ignorant to what suffering exists. With information compassionate people take action and this isn’t what the Fur industry wants. “We must be the rebel, and reclaim our position of being the visionary. The fashion industry poses in rebel iconography, when they are the conformist selling out to the fur trade”, said Joshua Katcher of TheDiscerningBrute.com. They have no right to treat animals as painless, lifeless creatures meant for luxury, vanity or power. My anti-fur piece entitled “Please, Don’t Touch” will release in late July of 2011.

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Photo courtesy of niaid.nih.gov

VITAMIN B-12

For those who only consume plant foods ("vegans") or those who have a hard time absorbing B-12 (generally, the older we get, the harder it is), taking a B-12 supplement is highly recommended by many medical practitioners and health organizations. B-12 is one of many B vitamins, but it is the only one not provided in plant foods. It is made by a bacteria that lives in many places, including dirt and animal intestines. For animals, B-12 stores up in their bodies; hence, if you eat another animal's body, you consume B-12 too. Humans also have this special bacteria living inside us, but we don't get enough B-12 from them. Since plants tend to have the dirt washed off them, if you only eat plants you will not get adequate B-12. If you are not sure about your own B-12 status, you can get a blood test done at a doctor's office; ask specifically for them to check your B-12 level. If you believe you could benefit from supplementing it, B-12 supplements are easy to find and painless to take.

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For more on the Author, Sebastian Grubb, visit his ‘Movers’ page!

Tonya's Not Just O'Kay

Tonya Kay smokes the entertainment biz and wins best supporting actress in the 2011 Los Angeles Movie Awards. This compassionate 'Mover' has many talents and needs not compromise them as a dancer but rather finds a way to utilize them and enrich her career. Being a dancer, danger expert, actress and a writer are among her many talents. It's no surprise that she won this excellence award. She won for her most recent portrayal of KIELLE in Silver Lake where she plays an artist whos actions are dauntless and her relationships are titillating. I find her performance intriguing. Don't miss it!

For more on Tonya Kay visit her website and watch Silver Lake here!

Broadway Bares

Broadway Bares XXI: Masterpiece will offer up a modern-day burlesque show packed with museum-quality human canvases that would make an art critic blush. 'Mover,' Summer Broyhill will be one them baring some skin in attempt to raise much needed funds.

The first Broadway Bares in 1992 featured seven dancers performing choreographed stripteases on a bar that raised $8,000. In the 20 editions so far, Broadway Bares has collectively raised more than $7.5 million.

A letter from Summer:

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Hello!

I very much appreciate your support, whether it be by donation or in your attendance at Broadway Bares XXI STRIPATHON.

All proceeds go to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a phenomenal non-profit that not only supports those living with this horrendous illness, but also a variety of other public health programs geared at the artistic community.

BC/EFA is the major supporter of seven programs at The Actors Fund, including The HIV/AIDS Initiative, The Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative, The Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic (a personal Godsend for me in times when the only health insurance I could afford was insufficient), The Actors Fund Work Program, The Dancers’ Resource, The Stage Managers’ Project and three supportive housing residences. BC/EFA also awards annual grants to more than 400 AIDS and family service organizations nationwide.

No amount is too small (or too great), so let's use small change to make a big difference!

-Summer Broyhill

Visit here to contribute a donation of your own OR buy tickets to the event here!

Rise and Fall of the Machines

Using machines to workout has become commonplace in our culture. For many people they are irreplaceable. But let's pause for a moment: is there anything strange about using machinery to train our bodies? Well, it's certainly a good way to become proficient at using machines! But what about high-dynamic or everyday activities that use our full body in a coordinated way? Workout machines (with a few exceptions) just don't replicate that. And relying on them can actually detrain your nervous system and its ability to coordinate many muscle groups efficiently and effectively. Not only that, but machines do such a great job of creating a stable environment that little-to-no balance is required on your part. And that means you need far fewer muscle groups to accomplish a given task. In the end that means you do less work in a machine-based activity and hence less you get benefit for your muscles and overall fitness. Many such machines were developed in the 20th century and are a mainstay for physical therapy and helping patients recover from injuries. For these patients, having a more stable environment is often necessary because of a previous injury and the need to isolate a specific muscle or muscle group. But for the rest of us what we need is actually a less stable environment and less isolation! (Not to mention that many people recovering from injuries can benefit from stability training too.) I see the popularity of workout machines being due to a few things: increased comfort from an indoor workout environment; sense of satisfaction in knowing that you are working a single muscle and what that muscle is; sedentary workouts - most machines require that you sit down to use them; and simplicity of participation, e.g. press a button or move a weight pin and adjust seat height, then begin. Simplicity is good, but maybe we would benefit from taking some time to learn more complex, non-machine-based movements. In fact, I wholeheartedly believe that traditional exercises without machines are better for you and more worth your time. And in the end, what is so complicated about a push-up?

In my personal workouts and my programs for clients I emphasize 'functional' training and 'stability' training. These are closely-related training methods and, in my opinion, make the most sense if your goal is total fitness and long-term health. An exercise is "functional" if it trains you to accomplish tasks that might come up in your ordinary life, e.g. lifting boxes, opening heavy doors, recovering from a fall, running up stairs, etc. But functional training can also go beyond these more everyday activities to include any activity that uses most of your body to accomplish a specific task, e.g. climbing a rope, throwing a large object, and jumping onto a high surface. When we are moving in the world, most of our body is required (hence the argument against machines). This means complex coordinations are performed by the nervous system to organize one's entire body toward attaining a set goal. There are major muscle groups activating to generate power, but there are also smaller muscle groups that bear the responsibility for keeping you from falling over, keeping your joint surfaces aligned, etc. And it is the activation and training of these smaller muscle groups that 'stability' training focuses on.

Stability training is composed of movement patterns and environments that have intentionally unstable aspects. An example would be a movement that requires some time balancing on only one foot. Another would be accomplishing a task with a moving object, so that you have to compensate for your center of gravity constantly shifting. Balancing is all about managing how you fall. Overtime, the falls become smaller and smaller (think of an infant learning how to walk) until you are proficient at the given task. And, just like the infant, once you are proficient it is time to try something more difficult and unstable again (like jumping, spinning, doing a handstand, etc.). In fitness training we call this a progression, and the idea is simply that your training increases in complexity as you increase in your own ability. In short, your fitness training should evolve with you.

To train my clients in functional movement patterns and stability exercises, we perform movements in the real world (often outside) and with simple equipment (bodyweight, floor mats, benches, playground structures, resistance tubing). The only time I use more equipment is at my private studio where my clients train themselves with medicine balls, stability balls, and dumbbells, but all in ways that recruit numerous muscle groups and increasingly challenge their coordination.

For more on the Author, Sebastian Grubb, visit his ‘Movers’ page!

Lemon Meringue

The process of recovering lost sections of one's life after childhood sexual abuse is inherently dramatic and theater is a home for powerful emotions. So it's not surprising that plays by survivors are starting to appear on the subject. However, the art related to child sexual abuse has been predominantly women's stories to-date. Rich Ryan, a Long Island-based survivor, breaks the mold with "Lemon Meringue," his new ten-character play with songs by Athena Reich, a survivor/recording artist. The play is directed by Terri Muuss, a theater artist and social worker who is also a survivor. Ryan's Production Company, Rich Ryan Productions, LLC, will present the work July 8 to 10, 2011 at TADA! Theater, 15 West 28th Street, for one-week only. The short run, an Equity Showcase, will also be a fundraiser for a new nonprofit devoted enabling other survivors to break their silence on the issue and build magnificent lives.

Read more: LEMON-MERINGUE

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VITAMIN D DETAILS

Vitamin D is required by the body to absorb and utilize calcium. Without enough Vitamin D in the body, one will not be able to keep one's bones strong by maintaining their calcium balance. Vitamin D is available to us in three forms: synthesis via sun-exposure on one's skin, consuming certain foods, and supplementation/fortification. Most whole foods that contain Vitamin D are not otherwise the more nutritious of foods (e.g. cow liver, fish liver, cheese, and egg yolks). Hence most experts recommend obtaining adequate Vitamin D via the other two methods. Supplementation is relatively easy to do and is recommended for many categories of people: those living far away from the equator, the elderly, those with known difficulty in synthesizing Vitamin D via the skin, those living in a wintry climate, those who remain indoors, those with dark skin who get little sun exposure, and those who always cover themselves completely with clothes or sunscreen. Aside from people living on or near the equator, most people will for some part of the year be helped by Vitamin D supplementation. Near the equator and elsewhere in summer, most people can get enough Vitamin D by exposing the skin of their arms and face to sunlight for 15-20 minutes. For those with darker complexion, more time is required. Far from the equator or when it is no longer summer (i.e. the sun remains within 45 degrees of the horizon), consumption of foods fortified with Vitamin D or supplementation of this nutrient is recommended. It is of course possible to get too much of a good thing, so please check with a physician about your daily recommended intake (400-800 IUs is typical).

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For more on the Author, Sebastian Grubb, visit his ‘Movers’ page!

'Cut Color Move' OFFICIAL VIDEO

I am thrilled to release my proudest work yet! So many talented artists worked on this project including Layla Joy an Aveda Cosmetologist, Tracey Katof a commercial and Broadway Showcase Choreographer as the Assistant Choreographer, and Joshua Katcher a talented video artist from Perhaps Media Production Co. stepped in to help capture every moment I had envisioned for Cut Color Move.

Cosmetologist, Layla Joy, contributed all Aveda hair products and sourced them to be cruelty free and environmentally responsible.  Styling for the dancers was either borrowed, thrift or all cruelty free sourced vegan materials. Lifestyle icon, Joshua Katcher recently released his Mens Eco Shoe line which can be seen, worn by me, from his upcoming online store, BraveGentleMan.com.

Without further ado, 'Cut Color Move'! For more on James Koroni and Enforced Arch website visit the About page!

Cut Color Move, Tomorrow!

Coming June 3rd

cut color move

Dear Stranger

Dance inspires action, expresses ideas or wisdom, and is given as a gift to others. 'Mover,' Nicole Javanna Johnson has developed a way to implement all three of these elements to make a difference for others while doing what she loves. Johnson created Javanna Productions, a nonprofit organization that presents an annual effort entitled M.O.V.E.: Motivation Opportunity Vision Entertainment. In this effort all are encouraged to take action, be creative and develop a stronger sense of community within their neighborhoods while raising funds for a cause. This years efforts are entitled M.O.V.E. The Cambodia Project. They are working with the Bernie Krisher foundation to build a school in rural Cambodia, thereby raising awareness and funds for education. The following excerpt from M.O.V.E. The Cambodia Project’s theme song by Bridget Barkan describes our relationship to those whose shoes we may not have walked in, but in light of, whose experiences we can certainly dance:

Dear Stranger, I love you, (I love you) I know, what this world can do to you.

Dear Stranger, I need you. You need me too. Together we can make it through.

The people of Cambodia have faced deep tragedy in the last century. Recovering from genocide requires much forethought. Generous action from strangers will help catapult progress. By building schools we teach Cambodian children their history and generate a light of hope. M.O.V.E. The Cambodia Project has set a goal to raise $20,000 in funds to support their cause.

Fortunately New York City is culturally diverse and provides its patrons with tremendous opportunities in which we can spread awareness and instill what change is needed. Johnson grasps these opportunities to spread Cambodia’s needs, and without question, onlookers emphatically express interest and find ways to support her efforts.

M.O.V.E. The Cambodian Project was most recently seen at the New York Dance Parade with support of Broadway Dance Centers educational department. Now in its fifth year it has brought together almost ten thousand dancers, almost two hundred dance organizations and nearly one hundred unique styles. Before May 21^st these dancers may have been considered strangers, but when brought together with a common love for dance one can appreciate and experience their power. Click here for more on M.O.V.E. The Cambodian Project.

Click here to donate and help them reach their goals!

Photography by Serena Dykman