That, my friends, is the newest addition to this site and it excites me greatly, not only be able to collect donations in order to pay my supremely excellent dancers, genius composers Sam and David, and photographer, space rentals, costumes, travel and lodging, etc. but that it is now officially tax-deductible by the fullest extent of the law! How perfect!
As a recent addition to the Fractured Atlas Fiscally Sponsored Artist family, I now have the ability to apply for grants that are otherwise not available to me without a non-profit, or 501(c)3, status. With FA, I am now under their non-profit umbrella which opens me up to a multitude of opportunities, and the bonus for you is that it's tax deductible! The catch is that I must raise $1,000 before these grants are made available to me. Now, I can do a whole lot with $1,000 including pay my dancers for rehearsal and performances, pay for rehearsal space, pay my composers, Sam and David, who always make the most breath-taking compositions, pay a costume designer, and put any remainder into future performances - as I would really love to have this project produced in a theater and invite all of you!
With an upcoming performance at WAXworks this December 16th, we're really rolling with our latest evening length project, currently titled, SPARC. Her Story is shaping up quite well with a beautiful solo from Valerie Miller, a duet with Michelle Friend and Celie Erickson, and a corps of dancers including Alyssa Caliendo, Julie Goldberg, Rachel Slaughter and Julia Vickers. We also have another duet with myself and Erin Cairns Cella that was well received at THROW, a work in progress showing, last Tuesday where one viewer told me, "You have luscious moves!" And of course, the first installment, So we go there, where nothing is waiting, has since been performed in Charlotte, NC, Brooklyn and Long Island City, NY. We're three pieces deep into this evening length performance and have at least two more to go, as well as a film installation to make!
Being a working woman, I've worked hard in all of my jobs whether they be a dance-oriented position, retail, or health services, just so I could keep doing the job I truly love - dance. All of my dancers are also working women, striving to break the mold and earn a living doing what is an essential piece of our culture and history - dance. This is why it is so important for me to try my hardest and pay them for their time, their dedication to our craft, and for being stuck in a stinky, sweaty studio with me for several hours on end without fail. Did you know that most dancers have to work 3-5 jobs just so they can afford the time and space to dance? Crains New York published this article in February.
If you would like to donate, you can follow this link, or contact me directly at AlexandraTaylorDance@gmail.com. If you would prefer to donate to something specific (rehearsal space, pay for dancer's time, etc.), I'm also more than happy to talk with you about that - just shoot me an email and we'll chat. Another bonus - there is no deadline. You can donate as often and whenever you'd like.
Lastly, don't forget to join our mailing list to get updates about performances, classes, and other exciting news.
Thanks for reading. Now, dance on, people!
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