Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ayazamana Cultural Center, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Ecuadorian American Cultural Center
Mailing Address: 36-32 34th Street, 3rd Floor
City: Long Island City
State: New York
Postal Code: 11106
Main Phone: 718-300-4003
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.ecuadorcenter.org/
Employer ID Number: 27-0521135
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2034
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: The Folkloric Children’s Dance Program
Project Description:

Ecuadorian American Cultural Center (EACC) offers folkloric dance classes to children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 14 through the Children’s Dance Program. This program offers participants the opportunity to experience the rich diversity of Ecuadorian culture through dance, art and music. In addition to the dance component, the classes teach children about the history and culture of the different communities that exist in Ecuador. The educational component includes workshops, arts and crafts, groups projects, guest speakers, and field trips.

Classes are offered on a sliding scale so that they are accessible to all with wardrobe and other materials provided at no cost. The Center provides various performance opportunities to the children so they can showcase what they have learned. For example, they participate in recitals at the conclusion of the spring and winter cycles, and in events organized by the Ecuadorian Consulate and other community organizations. The Center enrolls between 60-100 students annually in this program.

Children’s Folkloric Dance serves a diverse group of local children from many backgrounds and cultures and many program participants are immigrants to the U.S. from Ecuador. For children adjusting to life in a new place, the program provides a unique opportunity to connect to their heritage and culture while simultaneously fostering connection to new friends in a new place. For first, second and third generation Ecuadorian American, this program offers the opportunity to be immersed in the culture that shaped their parents, grandparents and ancestors, strengthening family connections and broadening horizons. These connections are at the heart of the program, ensuring the sense of belonging that is so necessary for children to thrive, flourish and reach their fullest potential, firmly rooted and ready to grow.

Total Project Budget: 60,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation- potential

Project Duration: year round
Geographical Area Served: Sunnyside, and Flushing , NY. Wealso serves residents from other Boroughs
Age Group To Be Served: 6-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Esau
Contact Last Name: Chauca
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 646-229-5867
Contact Email: esau@ecuadorcenter.org