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Dance People by Ovations Global Network Inc.

January 8th 2025

Contact: Christopher S. Caldwell, Executive Director

1.239.745.5494 | christopher@dancepeople.us

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Dance People by Ovations Global Network Inc. Launches Bold New Season of Impactful Dance Programming in 2025

Lake Worth Beach, FL – Dance People, a project powered by Ovations Global Network Inc. (501c3), announces a groundbreaking year of programs for 2025, continuing its mission to harness the culturally unifying power of dance as a catalyst for community, education, and social change.

Rooted in the belief that dance is a universal language, Dance People champions diversity, equity, and joy through a year-round slate of transformative initiatives that reach across generations and cultures. “We believe in the power of dance not just to entertain—but to connect, to heal, and to empower,” says Christopher Scott Caldwell, Founder of Dance People and Ovations Global Network Inc. “This year, we’re deepening that mission, expanding our reach, and amplifying the voices and stories that need to be seen, heard, and celebrated during these crazy, scary, and profound times”

🎉 What The Punk Fest

Florida’s first and only international gay urban dance festival returns bigger and bolder. What The Punk Fest (WTPUNK) is a radical celebration of LGBTQIA+ creativity rooted in ballroom, drag, hip-hop, and underground dance cultures. With workshops, parties, and performances in sunny South Florida, WTPUNK centers queer and BIPOC voices in dance—building safe, affirming spaces for all.

Dance & Drum Folklore Series

This free, community-driven seminar series brings master artists from Mali, Senegal, Haiti, Cuba, and beyond to share traditional dance, music, and storytelling. These cultural torchbearers also visit local schools, inspiring young people through rhythm, movement, and history. With your support, we preserve global traditions and pass them on—one drumbeat at a time.

💃🏾 Community Programs for All Ages

Dance People offers accessible classes and events for kids, teens, adults, and seniors, bringing people together across age, background, and experience. Whether it's through free workshops, cultural events, or school residencies, we aim to make dance a part of everyday life in every community.

🎓 Professional Development & Educator Training

We continue our commitment to developing strong, sustainable dance careers with offerings like the Simonson Method of Teacher Training, artist residencies, and culturally specific workshops. These programs provide underrepresented educators and artists with tools to teach with purpose and lead with integrity. “Professional development is how we pass the torch,” says board member Kanica Him. “When we train educators to teach inclusively and sustainably, we change what’s possible for entire communities.”

Why It Matters

Dance is more than performance—it’s a tool for social change, community resilience, and cultural preservation. Through every pirouette, pulse, and beat, Dance People builds spaces where everyone can move freely and be seen.

Your support helps us:

Provide tuition-free access for emerging artists and educators.
Bring world-class guest artists to underserved communities.
Create safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC dancers.
Develop original work that tells real stories.
Keep programs like Dance & Drum Folklore and What The Punk Fest free and accessible.

How to Get Involved

Donate online at: https://www.dancepeople.us/become-a-donor

Send checks to:
Ovations Global Network Inc.
530 South Federal Highway #8
Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460

For direct bank transfers, contact us at 1.239.745.5494 or Christopher@dancepeople.us

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your donations are tax-deductible and directly support our programming, artist fees, community outreach, and cultural preservation.

Join the Movement

Dance People is more than a company—it’s a community, a platform, and a movement. One that believes in freedom of expression, in radical inclusion, and in the shared power of rhythm and movement to change the world.

To learn more, visit: www.dancepeople.us | www.wtpunk.art
Follow us on social: @wtpunkfest | @dancepeople.us | @WeAreDancePeople

Christopher Scott Caldwell
Founder | Executive Director
Christopher@dancepeople.us
239-745-5494

https://www.dancepeople.us