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Last week, when Phillip was eliminated from the competition on So You Think You Can Dance, he made a very emotional statement about how difficult it is for underpriveledged young people to learn to dance. We’ve heard of it over and over…young people who want to dance and have the potential, but no money for lessons. The Dizzy Feet Foundation is going to attempt to put an end to that problem.
SYTYCD executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, along with Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba, producer & choreographer Adam Shankman and Katie Holmes has set up a new foundation, the Dizzy Feet Foundation to help pay for underpriveledged young dancers to get proper training.
They also hope to set up an accreditation system so that we can all know if our dance instructors are professionals. That’s great too, because nearly every season on SYTYCD auditions, there are simply attrocious dancers who say that they make a living by teaching others to dance. YIKES!
Here’s a clip to give you the overview on the new foundation and its goals:
The milestone 100th episode of “So You Think You Can Dance,” airing Thursday, July 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, will feature a special performance by Dizzy Feet Foundation founding member Katie Holmes that will help introduce the foundation to the public. Directed and choreographed by Tyce Diorio in collaboration with director of photography Dion Beebe, Holmes’ highly anticipated performance will be an homage to Judy Garland and will feature Holmes dancing to and singing Garland’s classic, “Get Happy,” from the musical “Summer Stock.”
“I think it’s important for children to experience music and dance,” said Holmes. “Every child should have the opportunity to discover what it is they like and have access to the very best in that pursuit.”
Here’s a photo of Katie Holmes rehearsing for her performance next week:
[Photo: © 2009 FOX Broadcasting Co.]
Hello. Me and my daughter, Ariel were watching a marathon of “So you think you can dance” yesterday on the Reality Channel. I saw the story about The Dizzy Feet Foundation. This is a great thing that all the celebreties are doing for underprivlivaged youth in this country to learn a great art form.My duaghters, Mallory and Ariel were given a similiar chance. They were given a scholarship to a local studio to study dance. Their dance career has taken them to many new places. Places they would have never seen, like Myrtle Beach, and the Famous Lincoln Center.Ariel and Mallory are now in college and continue thier study of dance. Ariel continues to take workshops during the summer when she is home form school.These workshops cost money. Costs that are not covered by financial aid or student loans. Ariel had a dream of dancing on Broadway one day. Ariel and Mallory were given a chance. They not only learned a skill, but a discipline. Dance has greatly affected their lives in a positive way! Ariel also has a passion for the stage and her dance. She needs to be convinced that she is a very good dancer. Maybe if she was seen by someone who is influential, she would realize that she needs to continue with dance.My girls and I remain committed to helping a young dancer with rides to a studio, cost of lessons and costumes, etc.
I watch So you think you can dance faithfully and when the information about Dizzy feet came on I was thinking about the options that my daughter could become a part of the program but more so my niece she sings and dances all the time…. please tell me how I can get my family involved with Dizzy feet
My daughter has been dancing for years with a local studio that has been in business for just over twenty years. Of these she has been dancing on competition teams for eight. Her dreams of becoming a famous choreographer began here. Of course, she will have to graduate, fulfill her goal of getting on So You Think You Can Dance, then off to college(UC Irvine, Southern California). Our family are avid fans of SYTYCD and were so pleased to see that you have a program to help those who have moments of financial struggle. At this time we are one of those who are struggling and I refuse to let my daughter’s dream die! Therefore I am asking for your help for us and any other student at our studio as well. These studio directors have put all their love and their souls into teaching our kids. We are a famiy not just a studio of dancers. These ladies have earned the opportunity to become an accredited studio and any financial support for their dancers. We would appreciate any financial support and the opportunity for our studio to receive accredidation. Thank you so much for your attention in this matter.
I’m a little confused on how the Dizzy Feet Foundation works. You go to a school that is part of it? Or do you fill out an application for the scholarship? Plz help me on this, thx.
hello my name is sam, am a dancer from Nigeria. i teach dance in schools in Lagos, Nigeria in the little i can. i want to know how one apply in for DIZZY FEET FOUNDATION and to know if international students are welcome. i appreciate this opportunity if granted for me to learn and acquire more to my God given talent..Be expecting to hear from you soon. thanks.
It Feels like the Dizzy Feet foundation is just a marketing tool. There is no way to apply for any kind of scholorship or community involvement. Just a button to donate. What gives?
I’m a “So you think you can dance” super fan. Have never missed a show since it has started. I’m 42 years old and love dancing…. Unfortunately growing up in Colombia S.A it was totally impossible economically to get involve in any dance classes. I grew up my entire life wanting to become a dancer but sometimes in life, it is not what we want but what we are able to have. So now I live my dancing dream through every dancer that participates on the show. I believe the Dizzy Feet foundation is the most outstanding and beautiful foundation ever created. I want to know how can I contribute to the foundation so, that I will be able to help every kid and young person that has the dream of becoming a dancer. I want to be able to give to others what I was never able to have. Please send me information.
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How do you become one of the dancers who is not finically stable. I just need a opportunity to go beyond my reach.
I just started to dance in my 12 grade year. and i need the opportunity to start to dance more. I breath eat sleep and live dance. I just want to be the best that i can become
How do you become one of the dancers who is not finically stable. I just need a opportunity to go beyond my reach.
I just started to dance in my 12 grade year. and i need the opportunity to start to dance more. I breath eat sleep and live dance. I just want to be the best that i can become