STG Announces 2017 STG AILEYCAMP

Following a successful inaugural year, STG and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater announce the return of Seattle Theatre Group AileyCamp - in honor of Ailey's long-time Production Director Calvin Hunt from Tacoma - a free, six-week program that combines professional level dance training with personal development courses and activities to enhance the lives of young people throughout Seattle, South King County, and Tacoma. STG AileyCamp, which builds upon the longtime relationship between STG and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is one of ten AileyCamp sites in the United States and will run from June 28 to August 4, 2017. Campers were selected from applications received from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, ages 11-14, and though enrollment does not require prior dance training, the camp does attract students with an interest in dance, movement and athletics.

Created by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, AileyCamp is an innovative program that uses disciplined dance training, creative writing instruction, personal development, and communication courses, to help campers develop a respect for themselves and others that meaningfully impacts their lives. Conceived in 1989, this vital program has reached thousands of youth across the country, providing direction and hope to youth who are most in need of knowing there can be a bright future.

STG AileyCamp is currently seeking donations to fund the annual program. Those wishing to make a donation may do so online by visiting stgpresents.org/education/aileycamp.

ABOUT PROPOSITION 1 (ACCESS FOR ALL) On August 1, 2017 Access For All will go before voters in King County as Proposition 1. It is a measure that, if passed, will transform access to arts, science and heritage experiences for ALL King County residents. The proposed sales tax increase of 0.1% ($30 a year for the average household) will dramatically increase equity and access for kids and families throughout King County. STG is currently able to provide access to countless Education and Community programs, serving over 40,000 students and low income residents a year. Proposition 1 will enable STG to substantially grow existing free services like STG AileyCamp, while also allowing us to launch new programs, such as a FREE ARTS FESTIVAL and ensure that every blockbuster musical has free performances with safe transportation for King County students.

To learn more about Proposition 1 and how to VOTE ARTS, please visit accessforallwa.org.

ABOUT STG Our mission is to make diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region's cultural identity while keeping three historic venues, The Paramount, Moore and Neptune, alive and vibrant. STG presents a range of performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz, to comedy, concerts of all genres, speakers and family shows - at these three iconic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget Sound region and in Portland, Oregon

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