Owen-Cox Dance Group

“Part iii, line 4a - education and outreach are important components to owen cox dance group's service to the community. The classes in the "take the stage" program are directed toward first through fifth graders at schools that are underserved by the arts. The classes are rigorous and all-inclusive, and teach that teamwork, tenacity, discipline, and joyful effort can equal success - in academics and in life. Every student participates in these high-energy classes that celebrate the best in each child. Boys and girls, whether typically developing, with physical or learning challenges or english language learners, all are at home in our program. Our classes touch upon healthy life practices and what it takes to be your best mentally, physically, and emotionally. Students participate in learning different dance moves that are taught by a former dancer and a composer/musician playing the piano. Each year the "take the stage" program presents students from its full-year schools together on stage in a live-music public performance. In 2015, our event-of-the-year performance was held at the liberty memorial world war i museum in may was titled: destination kc: a landmark study. The owen cox program "take the stage" conducted 154 classes for a total of 143 first through fifth grade students in 2015. Nine culminating performances were held for a total audience of 1,750 parents, teachers, and community members. Mid-year performances were held at each participating school, and a final showcase for all full-year schools, at the liberty memorial world war i museum.”

“Part iii, line 4a - additionally in 2015, owen cox launched it's scholars - willing and talented program, inviting 26 students to 20 weeks of advanced dance training and special performance opportunities.”

“Part iii, line 4a - a professional dance instructor and performance artist donated the equivalent of $15,800 in services for the educational program.”

“Founders jennifer owen and brad cox are husband and wife.”

“The organization has supporting members, who are non-voting.”

“The board reviews and approves the form 990 before filing.”

“The form 990 is available on guidestar and other documents are available upon request.”

“Fundraising expenses 7229. 1787. 385. 5057.”

“Miscellaneous 30. 30. 0. 0.”