Mark Degarmo & Dancers

IN BRIEF

Mark DeGarmo & Dancers/Dynamic Forms Inc. (MDDF) is a not-for-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization committed to enlivening bodies, changing perspectives and transforming lives. MDDF works in yearlong, multiyear partnership programs with NYC schools, including public students and communities underserved in the arts, dance and aesthetic education.

QUICK FACTS

In 2010-11, we worked with 1,400 students.
In the last 4 years, MDDF taught 3,031 workshops in 177 classrooms in 7 schools.
Maintained relationships with partnership schools for 9 consecutive years.
Staff members have 150 cumulative years of experience in the arts and arts education.
150 hours of adult learning opportunities through annual teaching artist training institutes.
DeGarmo served as consultant to the NYC Department of Education's Task Force to develop the Arts Blueprint, serving 1.1 million students in 1,500 public schools.
For every $1.00 contributed to MDDF there is $2.11 benefit to society. (Columbia Business School, MDDF Social Return on Investment Study, 2010)

VISION
ENLIVENING Bodies
SHIFTING Perspectives
CHANGING Lives

MISSION & PURPOSE

EDUCATE youth and communities
CREATE and perform artistic work
ACHIEVE global understanding through the arts and dance

CORE VALUES
We believe that creativity is a human birthright and that the arts and dance:

PROVIDE benefits to all learners
INSPIRE individuals and communities to make meaning of lived experience
OPEN multiple pathways for success.

MDDF'S PROGRAMS & SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED IN PART BY
Public Funds and Awards from the National Endowment for the Arts. Art Works; New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; New York City Council Member, 1st District Manhattan, Margaret Chin; New York City Council Member, 2nd District Manhattan, Rosie Mendez; and New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Private Funds from The Bay and Paul Foundations; and The MetLife Foundation Partners in Arts Education Program which is funded by MetLife Foundation and administered by the National Guild for Community Arts Education. Individual Gifts from Friends of MDDF.

YOUTH, INC (Improving Nonprofits for Children)
recognized & honored MDDF at
A CELEBRATION TO BENEFIT NEW YORK KIDS
An inspirational evening
Waldorf=Astoria
November 14, 2011.
Learn how to help
transform the lives of
1,400 NYC youth:
Celebration 2011.