ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION

2010 EVENTS:

Leadership as a Dance: A Night of Salsa and Socializing February 24, 2010 6:00-8:30pm Turnverein Dance & Cultural Center 16th & Clarkson, Denver Parking is free (available on a first-come basis)

One of the most fundamental aspects of dance is the relationship between lead and follow -- and learning to "listen" to each other. Dance can teach us valuable lessons that relate to our leadership skills, in an engaging social environment. Join alumnae and current Leadership Institute participants for an evening that combines a short program on Leadership & Dance with a dance lesson and socializing at one of Denver's best kept secrets: the Turnverein Dance & Cultural Center. Learn more about the parallels of good dancing and good leadership as Justine Zollo presents on this engaging topic. No partner needed.

Event Details:
6:00pm Meet & Mingle (Light Appetizers Provided)
6:30pm Speaker: Leadership & Dance by Justine Zollo
7:00pm Salsa Dance Lesson (Group Beginner and Beginner Partnering Classes included in registration)
8:00-10:30pm Community Salsa Dance and Networking

Registration Fee: $10.00 (Includes a donation to WomensVision Foundation)

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About the Justine Zollo:
Justine is currently the Vice President of Volunteer Resources at The Gathering Place, a position she came to after a long career as an educator and artist. Justine’s work in dance and theater was centered around using the arts as a means to make community, foster inclusion and provide dialogue. After graduating from New York’s La Guardia High School for the Performing Arts she danced with Ballet Hispanico and freelanced as a soloist while attending New York University. She completed her BFA in Dance at Ohio State University and an MA in Theater at The University of Denver. Since moving to Denver Justine has directed the Training Group at Cleo Parker Robinson’s New Dance Theater, been a long term guest artist at Denver School of the Arts and taught movement studies at The University of Denver, Colorado State University, Denver Center Theater Academy, Colorado Ballet, the Denver Art Museum and many other Colorado cultural institutions. Her love for nurturing young artists and education has defined her work as a master teacher and diversity trainer in Colorado independent and public schools and contributes to her work with The Gathering Place’s interns and service learning volunteers.

About the Turnverein Dance & Cultural Center:
The Turnverein Dance & Cultural Center, Inc. is a venue for the performing arts. The Center hosts weekly community dances, competitions and workshops for Swing (Lindy and West Coast), Argentine Tango, Salsa, ballroom and more. The Center is also home to an internationally recognized chorus. The organization is located in the historic Turnverein building, at 1570 Clarkson Street in Denver. The highlight of the building is the charming yet functional 5000 square foot ballroom. TCC has over 1600 (2008) members who use the facility each week for community dances, educational activities and special events.