Arts for Social Change in Cuba!

"Wherever you go, go with all your heart"- Confucius

Hello! My name is Simone and I was born and raised in Colorado until the age of twelve, when I moved to Staten Island. I have been living on the North Shore for the past twelve years.  I'm a junior Dance major at Hunter College with a focus in Studio Art. 


I am a beginner dancer. My journey started last August, and within a year, dance has changed me in so many ways, connected me to people from all walks of life, and has taken me abroad for the first time in my life.

Dancing somehow catapulted me into exploring other arts forms that I feel strongly connected to; murals, creative writing and music. After I graduate I want to be a multidisciplinary Teaching Artist doing everything that 24 participants will learn about in the trip below!

Who: Art Corps 
What: Culture & Arts for Social Change in Cuba
24 participants will learn about the role of art in individual empowerment, community development and systems change. 
When: February 11-19, 2016
Where: Havana, Cuba
Why: Personally and as an artist, this would be an AWESOME experience. I love learning about other cultures and meeting and learning from new people. Not only that, I'll be able to use what I have learned in my community and when I start teaching!
Cost: $3,950 before August 30, 2015 and $4, 250 after August 30th. 

Obstalces to afford this trip:
1. Living in New York City is expensive; most of my income goes toward transportation, school and miscellaneous items.
2. Paying back loans
3. I'm not eligible for many student travel grants because they are geared toward study abroad for more than 28 days, freshmen or students in specific counties. 

Learning about Cuban art and culture, and gaining
                         more experience and skills.
^^^^I would really appreciate your support in making this trip a reality!^^^^

My involvement in the arts:

Teaching Assisant for Marquis Studios  , an arts-in-education organization.

Volunteer Teacher Assistant for Dance to Unite

Dance Diplomat with Movement Exchange  

There are only 24 spots, I hope to have one of them!! 

           Learn more about my dance journey on
                         Dance Adventure NYC