Move To Succeed

08/29/2021

SIGN UP TODAY FOR OUR FALL SEASON
Gift of Dance Scholarship Program!

A not for profit organization directed by Paul and Brain Herman
Providing a dynamic and challenging dance curriculum
For students ages 12 through 18 years old.

Students train with professional choreographers in a variety of styles: Hip Hop, African, Latin, Breaking, Contemporary, Dancehall, Krump, Street Jazz and more...

All classes are held
A state of the art studio in Fairfield, CT

Mission: to motivate, inspire and empower our students through dance

To apply:
Email: [email protected]
DM

COME DANCE WITH US THIS FALL!

10/17/2020

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! I finally did it and right on time for the celebration. I have officially launched PRESS PLAY MOTIVATION.
Stay connected to my journey as a MC • HOST • MENTOR & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. My goal is to promote DIVERSITY and inspire people around the world through MOVEMENT & LOVE.

Thank you again to my family, friends and mentors for showing me nothing but love and support over the many years. I'm so grateful to have you all in my life and I look forward to laughing, crying, inspiring, sharing, building, traveling and growing with you all in the many years to come!

Please make sure to follow Press Play Motivation on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and visit the official website at www.pressplaymotivation.com

Photographer:

08/24/2020

The program is provided at no cost to the students and their families. It is fully funded through private donations and grants
Sunday, March 31st, 2019: hosted The Beat Goes On, our major fundraiser for The Gift of Dance! The community came to together to celebrate with music and dance to raise money for our outreach program. So many wonderful, generous and dedicated people donated their time and contributed to making our first fundraising event a huge success!
The Gift of Dance Scholarship Program provides a dynamic and challenging curriculum for young dancers, ages 12 to 18 years, to develop their strengths, explore their talents and nurture their dreams through free classes in a variety of dance styles, within a supportive and professional environment.
Please consider making a donation! Donations can be made directly or through our fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/gift-of-dance-scholarship-program
The Gift of Dance Scholarship Program is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-­profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Gift of Dance Scholarship Program must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law
Music: Yugen
Musician: Jeff Kaale
GET YOUR APPLICATION FOR OUR FALL SEASON TODAY! DM

08/23/2020

THE PROGRAM
Mission: To inspire, motivate and empower students through dance
Directors: Paul & Brian Herman
Assistant Director: Vanessa Drewery McCarthy
Jacqueline Touby
Studio:
The Gift of Dance Scholarship Program was made possible by an initial $40,000 donation from Remi Fischer and her family. Remi was a middle school student at the time and passionate about dance. Her donation enabled Double Up Dance Studio to create The Gift of Dance Scholarship Program, a free dance program for students ages 12 years to 18 years old
The Gift of Dance Scholarship Program provides a dynamic and challenging curriculum for young dancers, ages 12 to 18 years, to develop their strengths, explore their talents and nurture their dreams through free classes in a variety of dance styles, within a supportive and professional environment
The Gift of Dance continues to be provided at no cost to the students and is fully funded through donations. Please consider making a donation.! For more information on how to donate please email us directly at [email protected]
INTRESTED IN ENROLLING IN OUR FALL 2020 SEASON!!
DM for an application or pick one up at in Fairfield CT

08/20/2020

The GIFT OF DANCE SCHOLARSHIP program is accepting applications for Fall 2020!!
The Program provides middle and high school students ages 12-18 from under resourced communities an opportunity to take FREE dance classes with professional dance instructors in an encouraging, safe, and dynamic environment
DETAILS:
Who: Students ages 12 yrs - 18 yrs
When: Fall 2020 starting in late September on Mondays and Wednesdays 5:15pm-6:15pm
Where:
2215 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT
What: FREE dance classes for all levels in all different styles such as:
Hip Hop / Reggaeton / Dancehall / Ballet / African / Afro House / Street Jazz / Musical Theater / Tap / Step / Tutting / Commercial / Tourography / Contemporary / Jazz Funk / Latin / Latin Hip Hop / and more.
DM for an application or visit us at in Fairfield CT

08/20/2020

The GIFT OF DANCE SCHOLARSHIP program is accepting applications for Fall 2020!!
The Program provides middle and high school students ages 12-18 from under resourced communities an opportunity to take FREE dance classes with professional dance instructors in an encouraging, safe, and dynamic environment
Our teachers are diverse, talented and dedicated. In this video challenges our student dancers with fun and engaging movements, formations and transitions. Thank you Maria for sharing your talent, knowledge and passion for dance with us!

DETAILS:
Who: Students ages 12 yrs - 18 yrs
When: Fall 2020 starting in late September on Mondays and Wednesdays 5:15pm-6:15pm
Where:
2215 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT
What: FREE dance classes for all levels in all different styles such as:
Hip Hop / Reggaeton / Dancehall / Ballet / African / Afro House / Street Jazz / Musical Theater / Tap / Step / Tutting / Commercial / Tourography / Contemporary / Jazz Funk / Latin / Latin Hip Hop / and more.
DM for an application or visit us at in Fairfield CT

08/09/2020

GET YOUR APPLICATION TODAY! PLEASE EMAIL US DIRECTLY TO RECEIVE OUR FALL APPLICATION. Gift of Dance Scholarship

Classes start in the Fall!!! Ages 12-18 yrs. DM for an application or stop in at

08/04/2020

We are looking forward to the new season of the Gift of Dance Scholarship!

Gift Of Dance:
Our program starts up again this Fall!
Classes meet 2 x week

When you make a commitment to train with The Gift of Dance you get:
*Professional instructors
*Training in different styles
*Performance opportunities
*Professionally run rehearsals
*Mentoring
*Access to working professionals in all fields of dance, performance and production
*Exposure to home studio’s diverse, motivated, dynamic and educated clients, dancers and staff

DM for an application or pick one up at in Fairfield CT

07/13/2020

MOVE TO SUCCEED (M.T.S.)
OUR MISSION:
To develop and deliver engaging programs that educate, inspire, and motivate children and young adults.
Move To Succeed was founded in 2011 by brothers and professional dancers Paul and Brian Herman who began their commitment to public service in high school and have remained actively engaged in their communities throughout their professional careers. The Herman brothers believe strongly that they have a valuable message and an ability to inspire and ignite action and change in children and young adults. The programs offered through Move To Succeed are based upon their life principles of passion, dedication, work ethic, discipline, gratitude and commitment and are designed to provide learning opportunities that guide students to set goals, become engaged, and determine their own futures
Our first promo video for the program in 2011. Voice-over done by , our first official intern!
We look forward to visiting more schools/establishments in the many years to come. For more informationon the program or for bookings please contact us at:
P: 203-610-7070
E: [email protected]
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Directors


Scholarship Program

Vanessa McCarthy - Assistant Director