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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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ORGANIZER;CN="CMDE":MAILTO:info@cmde.org
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