Save Dance in Bethesda
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URGENT PETITION
For NON-Montgomery County Residents
TO: COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DOUGLAS DUNCAN, THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL, PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION, BETHESDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MARYLAND STATE REPRESENTATIVES, LOCAL AND NATIONAL ARTS COUNCILS AND ORGANIZATIONS:
We, the undersigned are concerned about the unanticipated displacement of key arts organizations and the resulting negative educational, artistic and economic consequences caused by impending demolition of the existing retail building located at 7702 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland. That building houses certain educational arts organizations, including Joy of Motion Dance Center (JOM) and The Academy of the Maryland Youth Ballet (MYB). Both institutions are self-supporting nonprofit organizations that have grown to become Montgomery Countys largest centers of learning for dance and movement arts. Together, both centers serve 10s of 1000s of adult students and 1500 child/teen students annually within its Bethesda studios. The undersigned are seeking your support to locate appropriate alternative space for JOM/MYB to lease on a long-term basis or build in conjunction with other planned development projects in close proximity to its current Bethesda studio. JOM and MYB seek to create a state-of-the-art facility in Bethesda that supports its building and expansion plan as a premiere educational dance institute in the area. Your immediate assistance is required if JOM and MYB are to remain operational in Montgomery County and in Maryland. Therefore, we respectfully request your immediate assistance and support in this matter.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.joyofmotion.org/savedanceinbethesda.htm
For NON-Montgomery County Residents
TO: COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DOUGLAS DUNCAN, THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCIL, PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION, BETHESDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MARYLAND STATE REPRESENTATIVES, LOCAL AND NATIONAL ARTS COUNCILS AND ORGANIZATIONS:
We, the undersigned are concerned about the unanticipated displacement of key arts organizations and the resulting negative educational, artistic and economic consequences caused by impending demolition of the existing retail building located at 7702 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland. That building houses certain educational arts organizations, including Joy of Motion Dance Center (JOM) and The Academy of the Maryland Youth Ballet (MYB). Both institutions are self-supporting nonprofit organizations that have grown to become Montgomery Countys largest centers of learning for dance and movement arts. Together, both centers serve 10s of 1000s of adult students and 1500 child/teen students annually within its Bethesda studios. The undersigned are seeking your support to locate appropriate alternative space for JOM/MYB to lease on a long-term basis or build in conjunction with other planned development projects in close proximity to its current Bethesda studio. JOM and MYB seek to create a state-of-the-art facility in Bethesda that supports its building and expansion plan as a premiere educational dance institute in the area. Your immediate assistance is required if JOM and MYB are to remain operational in Montgomery County and in Maryland. Therefore, we respectfully request your immediate assistance and support in this matter.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.joyofmotion.org/savedanceinbethesda.htm
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Nancy M
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Lombardi Cancer Center 3800 Reservoir Road NW Washington, D.C. 20007
Are you over 18?
No
Our cancer patients at Lombardi Cancer Center are introduced to therapeutic movement instruction by Jill Roberts, a Joy of Motion instructor.
19 December 2015
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Tania G
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3130 Wisconsin Ave. NW # 105
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PLESE STOP THIS DEMOLITION!
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Jennifer S
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3801 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Apt. 300, Washington, DC 20008
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No
The Joy of Motion Center in Bethesda, with its outstanding faculty, resident companies, and students, empowers youth and adults to have a powerful for
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Carolyn Bainp
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5320 Briley Place, Bethesda, MD 20816
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No
Bethesda needs quality dance education at its city center. Maryland Youth Ballet represents the highest standards in dance education. Joy of Motion offers an exciting alter
27 August 2015
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Katherine U
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Sacramento, CA 95814
Are you over 18?
No
When I was living in DC this is where I danced! When I move back to DC after law school I want to be able to continuing dancing at JOM! Please don't destroy one of the best things DC has to
9 August 2015
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Beatrice D
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1712 Kilbourne Place NW Washington, DC 20010
Are you over 18?
No
I have enjoyed a variety of dance classes at JOM since 1998 and feel they are a huge benefit to the community. Since Bethesda has been designated a center for the ar
30 July 2015
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Lori Lynnk
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44190 Mossy Brook Square Ashburn, VA 20147
Are you over 18?
No
SAVE DANCE IN BETHESDA!
16 July 2015
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Caitlin B
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4 n. brunswick st. #1a richmond, va 23220
Are you over 18?
No
involvement in the arts has been the main source of development for me as a human being. please don't take away something so amazing for so many people!
15 July 2015
15 July 2015
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