Monthly Archives: December 2011

Community Cultural Facilitator

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Received training as a facilitator staff with the Culture Jam utilizing “Power of Hope” organization’s model.

Explored opportunities for youth to take leadership roles within Culture Jam.

Told stories to encourage story-telling.

Taught workshops of Brazilian traditional dances: samba, samba-de-roda, and axé and cultural administration for the performing arts.

Identified and implemented programming to develop youth leadership skills.

Served as a vehicle for youth voice and youth-led activities in the summer camp with youth from local and international community.

Below you can see some of the staff who participated as facilitators in the most diverse areas of the arts and culture and some amazing moments of the youth’s performances.

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Arts Manager

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quasarte@yahoo.com.br

I work with community cultural management for the benefit of democratic practices, nurturing environments in which programming is conceived with and for social advancement. I am committed to enhancing public awareness about the arts sector and supporting cultural democracy, critical thinking, freedom of expression, and autonomy to achieve a common goal.

“Kelly shows exceptional initiative as she brings complex projects to fruition. I’ve never encountered an employee here who plans so well and capably in advance. Her capacity to implement plans is remarkable.”
Sonja Rasmussen, Mills International Center’s Coordinator.
Read complete recommendation Letter by Sonja Rasmussen

Carnaval Brasil!

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Get ready to move, dance and shake to the compelling, sensuous rhythms of Brazilian and American performers from Samba Já, Sun Bossa and Macaco Velho as they play various kinds of Brazilian music, including samba, lambada, forró, bossa nova, choro, samba reggae and maracatu.

This is a fundraiser event for Students Helping Street Kids International (SHSKI)

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