Support students in ARTS in NYC, this amazing semester-long Study Domestic program that bridges the gap between FSU and the professional arts world. Gifts will underwrite attendance at the APAP Conference in 2024 & supplemental studio classes.

Donations ended on 3/9/2023


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ARTS in NYC Semester: Student Support

ARTS in NYC is FSU's semester-long 'Study Domestic' program, administered by the School of Dance in the FSU College of Fine Arts.

After a two-year hiatus, ARTS in NYC returned in January 2023 when thirteen students traveled to the Big Apple for coursework, behind-the-scenes tours, internships and supplemental studio classes at some of the world's most renowned companies. 

Metrocards, city housing, performance tickets, and supplemental studio classes...ARTS in NYC is an important transition from classroom-to-career, but the cost is high.

Help us underwrite registration for students to attend the premier performing arts festival/conference (APAP) in 2024 and additional studio courses throughout the semester. MAKE A GIFT TODAY!

ARTS in NYC introduces students to the professional dance world as working members of the inner community. The program offers a supportive way to study for a semester in NYC while figuring out how to negotiate the city and the arts. As a fully credited program, ARTS in NYC offers structured classes and carefully selected internships that help students assess how they might fit into the field. ARTS in NYC is a mentored system of interlocking classes, performances and events that immerse students in NYC arts and culture. This enables students to use the city as an arts resource and allows them to begin serious networking and gain confidence for the future.

Guest speakers have included: Monica Bill Barnes, Bill T. Jones, Ana “Rockafella” Garcia, “Storyboard P,” Noemie LaFrance, Ephrat Asherie, Brahms “Bravo” LaFortune, Okwui Okpokwasili, Doug Elkins, Nora Chipaumire and Jorge “PopMaster Fabel” Pabon. Additionally, participating students enjoy opportunities to engage with the broadening network of ARTS in NYC alumni to build professional contacts.

Jeté Level

Underwrite one student registration for the APAP Conference in NYC
Give $200.00

Sauté Level

We'll team you up with another donor at this level to underwrite a student registration for the APAP Conference in NYC
Give $100.00

Relevé Level

Underwrite two (2) continuing education studio classes for a student
Give $50.00

Battement Level

Underwrite a continuing education studio class for a student
Give $25.00

Thank You to Our Supporters

6
Alumni

2
Students

4
Parents

9
Faculty/Staff

1
Friends

6
Board Members

Supporter Amount Gift Date
Donna Williams  $10.00 3/8/2023 11:35 PM
Sophia Pfitzenmaier  $5.00 3/8/2023 10:24 PM
Ilana Goldman & Gabriel Williams  Relevé Level $50.00 3/8/2023 8:04 PM
Nancy Redig  Relevé Level $50.00 3/8/2023 7:13 PM
Elizabeth Zuccaro & family  Battement Level $25.00 3/8/2023 5:17 PM
Anonymous Donor   $5.00 3/8/2023 4:42 PM
Gwen Welliver  Relevé Level $50.00 3/8/2023 3:09 PM
Jawole Willa Zollar   Jeté Level $250.00 3/8/2023 2:23 PM
Kara Wilkes  Relevé Level $50.00 3/8/2023 1:54 PM
Calla MacNamara  $5.00 3/8/2023 12:58 PM
Alison Frazier Relevé Level $50.00 3/8/2023 12:51 PM
Terry DiCastro  $5.00 3/8/2023 12:35 PM
Donna Uchizono   Sauté Level $100.00 3/8/2023 11:41 AM
Bobbie Fernandez & Segundo Fernandez    Sauté Level $100.00 3/8/2023 9:26 AM
Jonathan Klepper & Jimmy Cole  $5.00 3/8/2023 9:00 AM
Kevin Olsen  Battement Level $30.00 3/8/2023 8:40 AM
Tabitha Fazzino   Sauté Level $100.00 3/8/2023 8:29 AM
Becky Shepherd & Nick Shepherd   Battement Level $25.00 3/8/2023 8:17 AM
Tom Bliss  Battement Level $25.00 3/8/2023 7:44 AM
Yvonne Brown & Steve    Jeté Level $1,000.00 3/8/2023 5:25 AM

Donations for this project ended on 3/9/2023 12:00 AM

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