Layzmina Emerencia on LinkedIn: Thank you to the Lecturate in Social Justice & Diversity in the Arts and… (2024)

My 2024 so far in a nutshell. January was a great start of the year, was very much busy writing for new fundings for my project Dance your story as part of the Amsterdam750 celebration that willbe held next year 2025. Every moment was enjoyable knowing im doing this project in Amsterdam for the second time. Sooo, still waiting for the final result. Be pending. Meanwhile February was also tensed, because we were waiting for results of different fundings for the same project, but for Aruba with a connection to the history of the island. It was a very uncertain day where we (head of the organisiation and I) got a call from the funding with a few questions and at the end of the same day we had the reaction that they granted the project. The next day I was on the plane on my way to Aruba with a fulfilled feeling that all I have worked for and sacrificed is about to happen. The name is Dance your (hi)story. An interdisciplinary art project with two main organization from Amsterdam and Aruba. Working together with the junior high school, Filomena Mavo. The students will co-create together with art professionals in the field of dance, film, music making and fashion to create a short film within 7 week time. As March began, everything was set for the start of “Dance Your (Hi)story” in Aruba. The students kicked off with an introduction week, eagerly absorbing project details and program schedules. Their enthusiasm was palpable as they filled out questionnaires to join the project. The kickoff class was a success, with everyone eager to contribute to this collective narrative. Additionally, they benefitted from keynote classes by Aminata Cairo and Gregory Richardson Ph.D. along with visits to @archivonationalaruba, Community Museum San Nicolas, and Industrial Museum, providing ample material for their creative endeavors. With everything on track, I’m excited to see what they will produce this month and eagerly await the end result.

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Dear friends, I'm leading a project called "Dance Your Story" with junior high school students in Aruba. We're exploring different art forms like dance, filmmaking, music, and fashion. Our focus is on uncovering and reshaping Aruba's history, particularly the stories of indigenous and African peoples. Your support would mean a lot to us as we empower students to connect with their heritage and rewrite their story for future generations.Thank you for considering!https://gofund.me/d0b50b81

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Honored to be selected as one of the ECHO ambassadors for th final award. I think of this award as a way to reflect and share my workpractice. Sharing and creating a somewhow Just world for future generations, next to many other great ones. Up to the ceremony on the 7th of December 🙌🏽

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Grateful to be part of the ECHO ambassador community and to stand next to these amazing individuals as finalist. #socialimpact#diversity#personalstories#community

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Growing, healing and connecting. Very happy to be part of this team🫶🏽💫

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Sa bo historia pa corrigeer esun nan cu no sa. Un momento hopi importante esaki ta!

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Waw!!! I am very happy and proud to have experienced this role as a project leader for the first time. My studie partner Janneke Berendsen and I have developed an art project for young talents that are curious in the field of the arts where they recieve the full experience as professional artist in the fields of dance, film, music and fashion. It was an successful experience for me with the outcome of a short dance film that the students made. We had to present the project today for our classmates, teachers and external supervisors for the closing part of this study course. Project: Dance your storyProject leader: Janneke Berendsen and IArt disciplines: dance, film, music & fashionWorking method: multi/interdisciplinary, community art and dance, collective collaboration professionals and students Period: January to May 2023 Participants: secondary school, upper years. Dance film: Amaryllis Follow up of this project will take place in the Netherlands, Aruba & Ghana. Stay tuned! #community #project #art Thank you to our fonds and sponsors: Fondsvoorcultuurparticapatie VSBfondsMOCCA Amsterdam Daan van Reenen

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