~Regina Labega enthusiastically supports Art Saves Lives Foundation~
Local Award winning dancer and President of Art Saves Lives Foundation, Nicole C. De Weever recently received a donation from Ms. Regina Labega, Managing Director of the Princess Juliana International Airport for the upcoming workshops which will be held from June 24th -June 28th 2013 on St. Maarten.
Sixteen artists from the United States will be traveling to St. Maarten to take part in the week long series of twelve workshops on African Dance, Yoga, Pilates, Voice/Vocal Performance, Modern Dance, Tap, Jewelry Design, Ballet, Spoken Word, Hip-Hop, Art of Alignment and Djembe drumming.
The donated funds will help ALSP bring this project to fruition, serve local youth who are interested in a career in the arts and strengthen the performing arts on the St. Maarten.
About Art Saves Lives
Art Saves Lives Program (ASLP) is a cross-cultural exchange between youth in need and experienced practicing artists who seek to use their talents for positive change. This collaborative project will select renowned artists from around the world who use the arts to introduce participants to global and local traditions and empower them with the life skills necessary to effectively deal with the demands and challenges of everyday life. The program will also provide guidance for young artists with aspirations in pursuing a career in the arts. The first project, an intensive week long workshop program will be held June 24-30th on St. Maarten.
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1. Nicole De Weever receiving donation from Managing Director Regina Labega
Photo Credit: Edgardo Lynch