MISSION STATEMENT
Blak & Blue Dance Project is a non-profit entity that seeks to produce dance-based projects that benefit charitable organizations and/or for educational purposes.
Throughout the year, MNR DANCE FACTORY’s non-profit arm, BLAK & BLUE DANCE PROJECT produces events and fundraisers to benefit those in need.
For our annual dance recital, MNR Dance Factory and Blak & Blue Dance Project highlights a specific charity or company to align and assist with their financial needs through fundraising, silent auctions.
Our 30th anniversary recital celebrates 30 years of our iconic community center where dancers have grown up to become leaders in their community. We have curated songs from various recitals over the past 30 years to celebrate all the teachers staff members, artists and dancers and families who have walked through the MNRDF doors over three decades.
Continuing on with our tradition, each of our recitals, raise money and awareness for children's and women's charities. This year, we are once again raising awareness for WAM (Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement), created by one of our alumni dance, moms Maria Shriver. MNRDF has continued their partnership with Maria's company, in a fundraising campaign spinoff called Dance for Minds.
VIDEOS
Bi-Coastal Inter-generational Dance Party Event. Featuring Blak & Blue Dance Project / MNR Dance Factory (@mnrdancefactory), Shriver Media Group, The Teen Company NYC and InFamilyPhoto.com (@infamilyphoto)
Blak & Blue Dance Project and Joelle Cosentino's The Teen Company of New York teach Inter-Generational Dance Classes:
https://www.facebook.com/danceforminds/
PAST PRODUCTIONS AND EVENTS
MORE VIDEOS
Architects of Change excerpt, MNR Dance Factory mention by Jamie Lee Curtis
Bella & Gigi Dance for Minds with Seniors
Video submitted by family member. *this is not a production piece of In Family Photo.
We learn about how dance therapy can make a big impact for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease from Erica Hornthal of Chicago Dance Therapy. Plus, a local man shares how the program has made a difference for his wife.
Expert Erica Hornthal:
http://northshoredancetherapy.com/
New Orleans Ballet Association & MNR Dance Factory on KNBC Channel 4 News