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SUMMARY:Community StorySlam & Storytelling Partnership
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Partnering to Bring Stories of Legacy to Life in Hackensack.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Bergen’s Promise has been invited to serve as a featured community partner in a free regional storytelling initiative led by the Center for Modern Dance Education (CMDE) in collaboration with coLAB Arts. \nThis initiative will spotlight the voices\, histories\, and lived experiences of youth\, families\, staff\, and alumni across the greater Hackensack community — culminating in a public StorySlam performance in June 2026. \nThis partnership offers a meaningful opportunity to amplify the voices of our families and youth while strengthening partnerships within the Hackensack community. Through storytelling\, we celebrate resilience\, connection\, creativity\, and shared legacy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”1. What is it?” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Bergen’s Promise youth\, families\, staff\, and alumni are invited to register for: Two interactive workshops\, including 1:1 coaching\, leading to a live StorySlam performance in Hackensack on June 25\, 2026. Stories curated during the workshops will speak to the themes of legacy\, identity\, and belonging. No storytelling or public speaking experience required.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”2. Key dates to note:” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Workshop 1:\nApril 30\, 2026 – Finding Your Story\nBergen’s Promise Office\, 6:30pm \nWorkshop 2:\nMay 14\, 2026 – Shaping Your Story\nBergen’s Promise Office\, 6:30pm \n StorySlam Performance\nJune 25\, 2026\nVenue in Hackensack\, TBD[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”3. Why does it matter?” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]This is a valuable opportunity for our youth and families\, and our organization as a whole. This project: \n\nBuilds confidence and public speaking skills\nCelebrates the voices of youth and families\nStrengthens community partnerships\nNo cost to participants\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”4. How to Participate” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”turquoise” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbergenspromise.jotform.com%2F260675883845170|title:REGISTRATION%20LINK”][vc_single_image image=”18213″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cmde.org/event/community-storyslam-storytelling-partnership/
LOCATION:CMDE\, 84 Euclid Ave\, Hackensack\, 07601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special events
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SUMMARY:From the Inside Out
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n“From the Inside Out” is a creative exploration of our attitudes and feelings about aging.\nIs Aging something you fear\, ignore\, worry about\, are challenged\, excited by\, or indifferent to? \nIn this workshop\, we will explore how our bodies – with their natural sounds and innate feelings\, can become a primary source material for creative expression. \nAfter being primed by simple\, accessible exercises done in groups we will make short (30 second to 1 minute) pieces in a supportive environment (to be shown – or not) \nALL YOU NEED IS YOU![/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1777572386046{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background-color: #dbdbdb !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3159″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Alexandra-Evangelia Stavrou is a dancer/musician\, choreographer/composer with over 60 years experience\, in both Western and World music and dance. After receiving her BFA in Dance Theater from Tisch (NYU) School of the Arts\, she immersed herself in the innovative NYC Downtown scene\, as both dancer and musician\, developing a repertory of pieces fusing sound (self created)\, feeling and motion\, and pieces embodying forms like bebop and the structures of Minimalist Music.She worked with Jeanne Lee\, Jay Clayton\, Phillip Glass\, Yvonne Rainer\, David Gordon\, Robert Wilson\, LaMonte Young and other figures. She performed music and arranged dances for productions at the Public Theatre. \nShe has performed and taught in in New York City\, at City Center\, Brooklyn Academy\, and the Kennedy Center in Washington. For years she gave lecture demonstrations throughout the US and has performed and trained in Greece\, Indonesia\, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea\, where she was Guest Director of the National Theatre Company. She was a member of “Shango” a NYC based Haitian Dance Company and later\, the Balinese-American Dance Company. She became a Hospital Audiences Workshop Artist\, dancing and making music with recently deinstitutionalized hospital patients. This was work she really loved and attracted her to CMDE when she returned to the US in the 90’s. Her first job with CMDE was teaching English to six years olds\, through dance and music. Since then she has danced the role of The Clown in the Verismo Opera production of”Pagliacci”\, performed in site productions in NYC\, and performed in works of other choreographers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_btn title=”RSVP YOUR SPOT TODAY” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”turquoise” align=”left” css_animation=”fadeIn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fclients.mindbodyonline.com%2Fclassic%2Fws%3Fstudioid%3D5747443%26stype%3D-7%26sTG%3D29%26sVT%3D30%26sView%3Dday%26sLoc%3D0%26sTrn%3D100000011%26date%3D05%2F16%2F26|title:REGISTRATION%20LINK”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1777328143131{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”16044″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cmde.org/event/from-the-inside-out-2/
LOCATION:CMDE\, 84 Euclid Ave\, Hackensack\, 07601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special events
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Workshop (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether you’re inspired by dance\, your life’s journey\, or the vibrant stories of your neighbors\, these workshops will help you craft and share your unique narrative. No writing or performance experience is needed! Just bring your experiences\, your voice\, and a willingness to connect.\nLet’s celebrate Hackensack’s stories together![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”turquoise” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ffree-storytelling-workshop-tickets-1988571775712%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|title:REGISTRATION%20LINK”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nIN PARTNERSHIP WITH\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”18192″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”18193″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”2354″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSPONSORED BY\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”16044″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”15873″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Supported by funding through the NJEDA’s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://cmde.org/event/storytelling-workshop-part-1-2/
LOCATION:YWCA Northern New Jersey\, 214 State Street\, Hackensack\, NJ\, 07601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CMDE":MAILTO:info@cmde.org
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SUMMARY:Bergen County Inclusion Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]for Individuals with Disabilities at the Bergen County Zoo. \nJoin us for an inclusive day of fun at the Bergen County Zoo for Bergen County residents all ages and abilities!\nFor more information\, special accommodations\, or cancellations contact: Tammie Adkins •  (201) 336-7381 • disability@bergencountynj.gov[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” color=”turquoise” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Finclusion-day-for-individuals-with-disabilities-at-the-bergen-county-zoo-tickets-1986806824696%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://cmde.org/event/bergen-county-inclusion-day/
LOCATION:Van Saun County Park\, 216 Forest Avenue\, Paramus\, NJ\, 07652\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bergen County Department of Human Services":MAILTO:HSPLANNING@CO.BERGEN.NJ.US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
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SUMMARY:The 6th Annual Montclair Disability Pride Parade & Inclusion Fair
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual Montclair Disability Pride Parade & Inclusion Fair is scheduled for May 30\, 2026\, focused on embracing neurodiversity. A free fun family event filled with performances\, activities and resources!
URL:https://cmde.org/event/the-6th-annual-montclair-disability-pride-parade-inclusion-fair/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Special events
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SUMMARY:Choreo & Core
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWhere Dance & Pilates Meet\nGet ready for the ultimate feel-good collab—Pilates + Jazz Dance. \nWe’ll start by sculpting\, lengthening\, and activating with Pilates\, then turn up the energy and finish with a fun\, confidence-boosting jazz combo. \nThis is your chance to move\, sweat\, and shine—all in one class. \nSpots are limited and this will fill fast—grab yours now before it’s gone![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER” style=”flat” shape=”square” color=”turquoise” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fclients.mindbodyonline.com%2Fclassic%2Fws%3Fstudioid%3D5747443%26stype%3D-7%26sTG%3D32%26sVT%3D35%26sView%3Dday%26sLoc%3D1%26sTrn%3D3%26date%3D05%2F30%2F26|title:REGISTRATION%20LINK|target:_blank|rel:nofollow”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://cmde.org/event/choreo-core/
LOCATION:CMDE\, 84 Euclid Ave\, Hackensack\, 07601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special events
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