NHDA's SHOE DRIVE FOR HAITI (Kim Frazier, Project Director) was a phenomenal success! The goal was to collect 1,000 pair of flat shoes to donate to the needy survivors of the January earthquake in Haiti. We exceeded our goal and collected nearly 3,000 pairs of shoes! Thanks to the hand dance community and the community at-large for their support in this public outreach project.

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NHDA has received two grants to continue its documentation on the history of DC Hand Dance. A $1,000 grant was awarded by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and a $2,000 grant was awarded by the Humanities Council of Washington DC. The grants will support continued collection of oral histories from pioneers of the Hand Dance community and those who have contributed to the 50 year evolution of Hand Dance. Also a 30 minute documentary on the evolution of Hand Dance will be produced by the Humanities Council grant funds

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The NHDA "Nothing But The Oldies, Part 2" fundraiser held on May 22, 2010 at the VFW was a blast! The event celebrated original Hand Dance and the music of the 1950s, 60s and early 70s. Guest Oldies DJs included Alan Lee, More Better Man, Ron V and Lady Peaches. The event raised funds for the NHDA general operating budget. Will there be a "Nothing But The Oldies, Part 3"? Of course. Stay tuned....

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NHDA donated $300 in support of the youth and young adults competing in the Grand Nationals swing dance competition in Atlanta, GA, May 29-31. We wish all the competitors the best and we know they will bring home "THE GOLD"!