D.A.R.E. DANCE CELEBRATES CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

D.A.R.E. Dancers Support Military Children In Recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month

MONTEREY, CA - April, 2007 - D.A.R.E. Dance, one of D.A.R.E. America's most innovative after-school programs, will celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month with the Military Children of Monterey County. The event will take place on Saturday, April 28 th from 10am-1pm at the Stilwell Community Center . Military families will learn about developing strong parenting skills, maintaining their childrens' health and safety, and child abuse prevention. The D.A.R.E. Dancers, represented by Culture Shock Dance Company will be performing hip hop choreography as well as instructing and lecturing the audience on hip hop dance as well as emphasizing the importance making healthy life decisions and staying active.

D.A.R.E. Dance, now embarking on its seventh year, is a free after-school program offered in 75 schools nationwide. The program was established to bring kids a positive alternative to drugs and gang violence through the fun, healthy and expressive art form of dance. Since the program began, over 18,000 students have participated in the dance classes and thousands of additional students, school administrators, parents and community leaders have attended the assemblies and performances. Students meet once a week for twenty weeks and later have the opportunity to apply for scholarships at local dance studios.

D.A.R.E. Dance Director Jill Roberts

“We are thrilled to participate on the Presidio Military base in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Keeping kids healthy and safe is D.A.R.E.'s top priority. D.A.R.E. America strives to provide kids with the knowledge to make good decisions and the D.A.R.E. Dance Program provides an outlet for children giving them a positive alternative to drugs and violence through the arts,” Jill Roberts, Director of D.A.R.E. Dance, P.L.U.S. and Youth Advisory Board.

 The D.A.R.E. Dance Program is affiliated with organizations such as After-school Alliance, Drug Enforcement Administration, National Guard and dozens of professional dance companies throughout the country. Since 2000, the D.A.R.E. Dance Program has received funding from American Express, General Mills, The J.E. and Z.B. Butler Foundation , The Milken Family Foundation, News Corporation, Target Foundation, Verizon, Wal-Mart and numerous private donors.

While these generous contributors have made D.A.R.E. Dance a possibility for so many, D.A.R.E. America is always seeking additional donations to help maintain and expand these programs. People who are interested in contributing to or finding out more information about the program are encouraged contact D.A.R.E. America directly at 1- 800-223-DARE.  Additional information is accessible at www.dare.org .

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