DASH CENTER FOR THE ARTS FACILITY TO CLOSE JUNE 30

Since 2003, DASH Center for the Arts has been providing artistic opportunities for the young and old here in the Tacoma/Pierce County community. In 2006, DASH Center opened a facility in the Hilltop community. Nearly 1000 youth have been educated inside walls of the DASH Center, and many amazing dancers, choreographers, actors, singers, rappers, writers, directors, and musicians have been born and groomed here. After much deliberation, I have decided to close the doors of the DASH Center facility. 2013/2014 has been a very tough year with being forced to move and struggling to find a new home. This was a very hard decision for me to make. DASH was something I conceptualized as a freshman in college at Georgia Tech. To see it come to life and be such an important part of the lives of so many has been both a gift and a dream come true.

June 21, 2014 will be the last DASH CENTER production. Our end of the year recital will take place at Theatre on the Square, 903 Broadway, at 3pm. It is my hope that everyone in Tacoma will come and wish us a fond farewell!! Tickets are only $10 and are available now at DASH Center for the Arts (253) 507-9466; 1102 A Street, Tacoma (inside the Post Office).

Beginning June 16, all equipment, supplies, costumes, furniture, and instruments will be for sale. Monies from the sale will go towards any outstanding invoices. EVERYTHING WILL BE FOR SALE through June 29.

Providing the opportunity for low-income youth to receive quality dance education and achieve their dreams in the arts has been the mission of the DASH Center since its start. It is important to me that youth in Tacoma are still afforded these opportunities. To that end, DASH Center for the Arts will continue to operate as a non-profit organization, providing scholarships to Tacoma and Pierce County youths. DASH will partner with Metropolitan Ballet to continue its formal dance training program. Reality Check Dance Team will continue to operate under the direction of Kenya Adams, captained by Carla Aponte. MichaelCole Music Services will operate DASH Recording Studios, which will operate on a sliding scale for youth who meet certain criteria.

While I am somewhat sad, I am very excited for the new chapter in my life. I have given all of me, and then some to the DASH Center and the youth here in Tacoma. It has truly been "my baby". Last year, I became guardian of two beautiful teenage girls who have become my babies. They need all of me and then some, and some more, if they are to grow into the amazing young women I know they can be. So many of you have supported me through the years. I hope that you will continue to do so, by your continuing support of the DASH Center for the Arts!

Today I say thank you to EVERYONE who has had a hand in DASH's success, including: Koshawn Armstrong, Michael Hankins, Brenda Garcia, Rick Cottey, Michael Bradley, Corbin Barbour, Charles Simmons, Jimmy Shields, Tiffany Sanders, Damishe Greenwood, Darren Spencer, Michael Cole, Jr, Ayo Cooley, Shelia Scott, Kelly Smith, Crystal Schwieger, Ms Barb, Demmarie McKay, Christine Hughes, Chiquata Elder, Chanay Jones, Desiree Antionette, Ms Matty, Heidi Nathe, Juwanna Hodges, Isiah Anderson, Jr, Richard Brown, Tony, Andy Putzier, Alashia Jefferson, Dana Raike, Antonella Russo, Eric Heller, Julius Brown, Toni Whitehead, Patricia Lacy-Davis, Amy Tiemeyer, Mark Tiemeyer, Barry, Ms. Victoria Woodard, Matt Nagle and Tacoma Weekly, Andrew, Carol, Amanda and the whole CityLine staff, David Fischer, GTCF, Bamford Foundation, Naomi Strom-Avila, Amy Mc Bride, Tacoma Arts Commission, Pamela Duncan, Anthony "Redd" Williams, Laura Edwards, Isaiah Rashaad, Fre Boogie, CandyMan, Khleo Thomas, Natasha Thayer and Studio 6, Vicky Lee and Seattle Theatre Group, Martez Rice, Yusef Word, Ruby Aquino, Kabbi Mitchell, Duane George, Melanie Cunningham, Dr. Robert Wells and Media Lab, Rick and Neccee Ross, Level 1 Media and Girl E Tyme, Gordon Adams and Big Fish NW, Tacoma Public Schools, Heather Joy and Space Works Tacoma, Andy Fife, Shunpike, Lauren Rodriguez, John Hunt, Minute Man Press Tacoma, every dance group that has participated in KRUNK, my lovely adopted babygirl--now graduate, Deajanae Spencer, my beautiful baby sister, who is DIE-HARD DASH to the end, Kiayah Scott-Hall, every dancer, actor, singer, artist who has graced DASH with your presence, every family that has been a part of our family, and every organization that has supported DASH!

Thank you for everything Tacoma!

Candi Hall
DASH Center Exec. Director
(253) 507-9466 Studio
(253) 324-6768 Cell

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