The Movement Performing Arts Conservatory Inc

Help us transform lives through dance!

MPAC depends on the generosity of donors to achieve its goals in helping young dancers. Our goal is to create positivity amongst our dancers and make dance accessible to families in our local communities. Philadelphia has been plagued with so much gun violence. Gun violence targeting youth is on the rise in Philadelphia, with city data showing the number of shooting and homicide victims under 18 so far this year more than doubling since 2015.

Our program would help keep these young performing artist in a safe and nurturing environment. It stands committed against all forms of discrimination and believes that all individuals should have the chance to experience world-class dance training. Classes have been devised to encourage all ages, levels and generations of movers. Ranging from introductory classes to advance, the community will have the opportunity to engage in dance amongst some of the East coast’s top instructors and Master class teachers. Classes have been designed to uplift, motivate, and encourage community members to move as freely as they see fit within a positive learning environment. Changing one dancer at a time. Allowing these young people to explore the world.

Your contribution is vital to the school's continued success and very much appreciated. Your generous donations make it possible to keep offering plentiful financial aid/tuition assistance to any youth student in need. It helps to support our dancers in exploring all that the world of dance has to offer beyond Philadelphia. We want to keep making work that challenges our community to be better. These young people deserve it Every gift counts!

Today we are asking for donations to help at least 50 dancers or more. Our goal is to raise $80,000 that would start us with classes, dance attire and more. With hopes of purchasing transportation to pick these students up to transport them to our facility. With your help we can transform the lives of so many students through dance.

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MEET MPAC’s ARTISTIC DIRECTOR UWAZI ZAMANI 🤍💙

I am Uwazi Zamani! I am a celebrated Black, multidisciplinary performance artist and social arts activist from Houston, TX. I hold a MFA in Dance from the University of Arts, BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography, B.A. in African and African Diaspora Studies from The University of Texas
at Austin and PEAK Pilates Certified. I have performed and worked under the artistic direction of choreographers, Kevin Wynn, Steven Iannacone, Dorrell Martin, Elijah Gibson, Stephanie Martinez, Alicia Diaz, Patricia Wilcox, Iquail Shaheed, Anne Rena Patrarca, Eddie Stockton and Sharon Wong. Well into my career, I would join Urban Souls Dance Company under the artistic direction of Harrison Guy performing works by Trent D Williams Jr, Travis Gatling, Chris- topher Thomas and Kevin Ferguson. I have served as an artist in residence with DANCE IQUAIL!, The Ensemble Theater, Urban Souls Dance Company, DanceSource Houston, and The Union Arts Festival. I have also served as a research consultant and dramaturg
to Social Movement Contemporary Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Elijah Gibson and to Gugghenheim award recipient Tommie Waheed Evans and his company waheedworks

Thank you MPAC for having me and this a season of growth and grace…..

Congratulations to MPAC’s Intermediate Competition Team for winning 1st overall for “Dear Future Generations by Mr. Bilal Simpson!

Congratulations to our student choreographer, Zoe Duncan, who medaled an Elite Gold and placed 2nd place over all for her piece entitled, “Misunderstood!” Thank you to Ms, Nastasha, Zoe’s Mom, for being one of our biggest supporters!
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8 DAY ONLY INTENSIVE!

Under the direction of MPAC’s Mr. Ali Willingham, The Next Generation’s the Privates Program has been designed to meet the needs of the talented dancer who is considering a professional career in dance.

Program’s Initiatives:

The Next Generation Dance Conservatory serves surrounding communities through the following efforts:

• Summer Private Dance Lessons
• Choreography
• Choreographic Restaging
• Choreographic Cleaning/Molding (Individual Choreographic Works & Entire Shows)
• Renting a Choreographic Work by a NGDC Choreographer
• Technique Classes (Group)

(Ballet Technique, Horton-based Modern, Jazz, Liturgical, Flexibility, Body Conditioning.)

For all scheduling contact: Mr. Ali Willingham
Email: [email protected]
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We do not own rights to the music.

Next Generation & MPAC 2022 Summer Dance Intensive

Artistic Director: Mr. Ali Willingham

Monday – Friday | 9AM – 4PM
(Monday July 11, 2022 – Friday July 29, 2022)

4700 Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia, Pa. 19144
(Next to Merakey)

This year the Next Generation Dance Conservatory’s 2022 Summer Training Intensive has partnered with the Movement Performing Arts Conservatory Incorporated to devise a comprehensive summer intensive to meet the needs of the talented dancer who is considering a professional career in dance. The program provides a comprehensive curriculum geared towards intense dance instruction of the highest caliber.

(Merit and need-based scholarships are available.)

Two Divisions:

Beginner/Intermediate Division
(Ages 8 – 13)
Requirement: 2+ Years of solid Ballet Technique

Pre-professional and Professional Division
Level: Pre-Professional – Professional Dancers

Auditions: This year the NGDC will be accepting video submissions. A live audition will be given during July of 2022.
NGDC and MPAC will accept all video reels, solo video recordings and/or a NGDC/MPAC Staff member will schedule a time to assess your level of technique. (All acceptances will be emailed.)

(All video submissions and inquiries can be sent to the primary emails located at the bottom.)

Website: www.mpaconservatory.org
Primary Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone: (215) 960 – 2588

The Movement Performing Arts & Philly Movements Dance Company Present
“RIZE”
Directors: Alyssa Bowser & Ali Willingham

Sunday March 13, 2022 (Show begins at 4:00PM) (Doors open at 3:00PM) General Seating | $25.00
Tickets available at The Movement Performing Arts Conservatory.

https://youtu.be/tNEjJsPckJM

JCC Klein Theater 10100 Jamison Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19116
Website: www.mpaconservatory.org
Primary Email: [email protected] Phone: (215) 960 – 2588