2013-326 Arts - The Arts Center Spring 2013 Art Grant Agreement $1,500

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2013-2014 Arts Program Grant—Spring 7 Orange County Arts Commission The ArtsCenter: School Show Series debut in 2010. In addition to their extensive performing schedule, the Trio is dedicated to arts education, inspiring a whole new generation of concert going music lovers. PROJECT Trio has performed for over 100,000 students on 3 continents, including over 35 states in the US. With appearances on popular TV shows on Nickelodeon and MTV, PROJECT Trio is instantly recognizable to students of all ages. By presenting instrumental music fused with hip-hop, rock, and pop, PROJECT Trio truly bridges the gap between classical music and pop culture. Information from artist's website (http://www.projecttrio.com/) SOUL STREET DANCE COMPANY: Soul Street Dance, a company from Houston, TX (Spring Branch) which was created by former members of Fly Dance Company, is unique for their way of incorporating different styles of street dance. Under the direction of Javier Garcia, Soul Street presents a new era in dance. While pushing the artistic boundaries in street dance, they maintain the true essence of the culture. The history of the company dates back to 1996, as a self-taught street crew competing for recognition in the Houston area. They quickly caught the attention of the artistic director of Fly Dance Company. They then became the company's principal dancers and helped turn Fly into a national touring sensation. Soul Street concerts consist of high-energy movement that will keep you at the edge of your seat. The music is an eclectic mix ranging from hip-hop to classical. It's a show that will make you laugh and keep audiences of all ages entertained. In conjunction with concerts, Soul Street offers educational and outreach performances that have taken audiences of more than 300,000 by storm across the country. Information from artist's website (http://Souistreetdonce.com) THEATREWORKS USA: The mission of Theatreworks USA is to create, produce, and provide access to professional theatre for young and family audiences nationwide, including disadvantaged youth and under-served communities. Since our founding in 1961, we have presented more than 90 million children and their families with opportunities to enjoy our theatrical productions in 49 states and Canada. Each season, three million children, many of whom have no other access to the performing arts, attend our original productions in venues as varied as local elementary school gymnasiums, regional fine arts centers, and major Broadway-sized theatres.Theatreworks USA tours approximately 16 shows each season from our repertoire of 133 plays and musicals. In addition, Theatreworks USA has an extensive multi-cultural roster of guest artists, including storytellers, puppeteers, poets, and magicians. The overarching goals of Theatreworks' programs are to: Create literary- and historically-based shows that stimulate reading and discussion on the cultural, historical, and/or social issues and themes represented in each show. Foster and nurture the wealth of talent that exists in young writers. Encourage young people to tap into their own reservoirs of creativity and talent. Present role models and encourage positive values through the shows' content. Enhance the theatre experience which children share with their friends and classmates, teachers, and families. Develop a life-long appreciation for the arts. Build the audiences of the future. Information from artist's website (http://www.theatreworksusa.org)