Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: 5th Element Center for Dance
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Mailing Address: 10660 E Colfax Ave
City: Aurora
State: Colorado
Postal Code: 80010
Main Phone: 720-447-0527
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Organization Website: https://www.fifthelementdance.org/
Employer ID Number: 84-4524118
Organization Tax Status: 5th Element Center for Dance

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: 5th Element Center for Dance
Project Description:

5th Element Center for Dance provides dance instruction and supportive developmental opportunities to low-income students and students of color between the ages of 4 and 18 in Aurora, Colorado. In order to combat inequities in this field, the instruction and opportunities are provided with no cost barrier. Through instruction of dance, social emotional and relational learning, and academic support, 5th Element Center for Dance offers a system of resources that low-income students and students of color need to thrive as competitive dancers, as cultural producers, and as humans successfully navigating their own wellness.

5th Element Center for Dance would leverage $10,000 from the Hermanowski Foundation to expand programming for students of all age groups. In particular, 15 students will receive dance, engagement classes, and academic support during the 2024-2025 school year. Nearly 80% of the students we serve qualify for Colorado safety net services (i.e. SNAP, housing assistance). To accommodate these students, we offer reduced tuition for all services, thereby removing the financial obstacles that often prevent them from pursuing their passion for dance.

In 2024, 5th Element Center for Dance aims to provide dance programming to 120 students. Under the leadership of dedicated teaching artists, students will participate in dance showcases, recitals, intensives, and competitions. Our work provides social-based resources for youth in our community through the availability of highly involved staff. It is important to directly combat key factors of personal, interpersonal, and community trauma that influence academic, social, and economic inequities in addition to tending to the consequential inequities themselves, like an achievement gap. 

Total Project Budget: 105,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Colorado Health Foundation – Committed, Northwest Aurora Arts Grant (City of Aurora) – Committed, Personal Donations – Commited

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Adams, Arapahoe, and Denver Counties – Colorado
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 4 – 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Janei
Contact Last Name: Maynard
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 720-477-0527
Contact Email: janei@fifthelementdance.org