Sample Excerpt from Marketing Brochure: Moving In the
Spirit (Pro bono job for inner city dance troup) Headline/Subhead: Moving In the Spirit Changing Lives and Brightening Futures Through
the Arts Inside Left Panel
Headline: “…the challenges facing inner city youth…” Body Copy: …A sad yet all-too-common cliché of local and national
media. In Moving in the Spirit is one answer. Since 1986, MITS has
been teaching the values of respect, commitment, accountability, and
responsibility through the art and discipline of dance. Its challenging
programs have enabled hundreds of In 1986, while participating on a summer mission project in
one of PROGRAMS MITS offers a dynamic palette of sequential and evolutionary programs – both physically and mentally demanding – designed to boost self-esteem, reinforce school curriculum and instill the values critical to personal success. And all in a fun, high-energy and creative setting. Through on-going workshops and performances conducted in community centers, shelters, elementary schools, PTA meetings, churches, summer camps and convalescent homes, MITS drives home their critical message of life and possibility. Tag line (for end of
first inside spread): Come join us in
the dance of life. • STEPPING STONES Ages: 2-13 Venues: Community centers, shelters and “The Beam” (MITS theater) Stepping Stones uses fundamental dance techniques to address core values such as respect, responsibility and accountability through an established curriculum customized by teachers with input from the students. Students learn to constructively deal with their emotions, identify prominent role models, and develop positive life values. The Stepping Stones program currently operates in 5 sites including community centers and shelters serving 125 children. • THE JUNIOR COMPANY Ages: 8-12 Venues: Elementary schools, PTA meetings, amusement parks, community centers Drawing students from Stepping Stones and the community who show aptitude and commitment, the Junior Company provides the first formal dance training and additional performance opportunities. By signing “employment contracts,” describing goals and expectations, students learn accountability, responsibility and workplace values. Parents are “co-signers,” agreeing to support their children in fulfilling their obligations. • THE APPRENTICE CORPORATION Ages: 12-19 Venues: Schools, churches, summer camps, convalescent homes, extensive summer tour The Apprentice Corporation most closely simulates a work environment. It’s an intensive training program using the discipline of dance to teach problem solving and critical thinking. Like the Junior Company, AC members are hired as “employees,” and sign contracts with clear expectations. By achieving their goals, students earn MITS dollars, redeemable for dance attire and small gifts. Ultimately, students work to earn a spot on the national summer dance tour. END
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