The Monte Cristi Tap Dance Project

Growing up, most of us had many opportunities to pursue interests in sports, art, dance, music, etc. In Monte Cristi the children have no such opportunities. Therefore I have chosen to share my love of tap dance with the students of Monte Cristi by teaming up with the local dance/gym teacher. This local teacher gathers students several times a year to teach dance routines that are then performed for the town at holiday gatherings, parades, etc.

Dance routine in Monte Cristi gymnasium for Dominican Independence Day

Currently the dance routines are all some combination of cheer-leading and poms. In order to offer something new, different, and perhaps more challenging, the local dance teacher and I will be introducing tap dance. The teacher and her most dedicated students are quite excited (after watching me perform several sample routines) as am I. The tap classes will be free. Students will perform at local community events, parades, holiday celebrations, special school events, etc.

I am currently fund-raising to buy tap shoes for a small set of students and the local dance teacher, as well as pay for shipping costs to get the shoes to Monte Cristi. Once they arrive, I will begin teaching both the local dance teacher and the dance students she selects. We hope that eventually she will become the lead tap dance teacher and tap dance will become an ongoing activity in Monte Cristi.

The tap shoes are only $7 a piece. For information on the product, click on this link: http://www.discountdance.com/frame_set.php3?mf=/dancewear/shoes/page1 and search for the "Capezio Recital Tap Shoe," pictured below:

To help purchase shoes for The Monte Cristi Tap Dance Project, please write a check to Julie Lindenberg and write "Monte Cristi Tap Dance Project" in the memo line. Send the check to:

Attn: Monte Cristi Tap Dance Project
2104 Seminary Road
Silver Spring, MD
20910

Or, if you would like to purchase shoes directly- please contact me at JulieLindenberg@gmail.com for size and quantity information, as well as shipping information.

Shipping costs from the dance supply company to the Dominican Republic vary depending on the total purchase amount, and thus on the number of tap shoes purchased. Please see the chart below for pricing:

Purchases up to:	Shipping cost:
$50.00	$49.25
$100.00	$55.50
$200.00	$71.00