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Welcome to DSPA Gems
The mission of DSPA Gems, Inc. is to provide high quality dance education and performance opportunities to children in Arizona, with a focus on the City of Maricopa, regardless of their ability to uphold financial commitments. This also encompasses all programming offered at Desert Sun Performing Arts including, but not limited to, Inspire (a unique program for special needs children), competition and recreational dancers. We believe anyone who wishes to dance should be afforded the opportunity and we strive to achieve this goal. “ – DSPA Gems, Inc. Mission Statement
Since inception, August 19th, 2009, DPSA Gems, Inc. has held several fundraisers to help families with financial difficulties pay for tuition, costumes, and a trip to perform at Disneyland. Funds raised have also paid for tuition and costumes for “Inspire, ” a unique dance program for kids with special needs children including, but not limited to: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, developmental delays and physical disabilities. Currently, DSPA Gems, Inc. is working to create a scholarship program which will allow a ballet company to be formed. Qualifying ballet company members will focus on community performances.
Currently we have in excess of $2,000 available in increments varying between $200 and $500 for scholarships. Applicants must meet specific criteria and submit applications by May 2, 2011.
DSPA Gems, Inc. future goals include expanding performing arts programs with multiple opportunities to expand our offerings to the community. DSPA Gems, Inc. strives to instill an understanding of moral obligation and empathy to all people, as dance students interact with others in their lives. DSPA Gems, Inc. goals include assisting students to understand that in order to be successful, they have a moral obligation to help others.
