(Note - this fundraiser will continue to December 1st or until the dollar goal has been reached.)

Help us send Morri-Lynn Buchanan to The World Conference on Dance Research.

Buchanan is a dance teacher in Richmond who made the decisionmany years ago to make her studio an inclusive one - providing not only dance classes, but the opportunity to perform and compete to all students. Choreography is designed around each students strengths instead of expecting them to fit into a routine containing elements they are unable to perform well. Despite this unique approach, her students have won awards and had routines qualify for world competitions.

Ten years ago, Buchanan took this a step further by welcoming special needs adults into her school, providing a safe class for them learn as well as opportunities to perform in the community and in the year end show. This was followed by offering the same opportunities for children with learning issues such as Autism, or unique physical challenges such as Cerebral Palsy.

Supporters would like to assist this very special dance instructor by raising funds so she can attend The World Dance Congress in Greece where the agenda is focused on Dance Therapy. All donations (less Eventbrite fees) will go towards funding this trip. It is by donation, so you can chose an amount that fits your budget.

More information on the conference is below.

Video of Missing Pieces number dedicated to raising awareness of Autism performed at the World Dance Championships. The photos used were sent in by parents of Autistic kids -

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Videos of some of her special need children and adults performing in the year end show.

The Hill Family -

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Kurtis -

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Morri-Lynn with her Richmond Community Living Adults -

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33rd World Congress on Dance Research

CID congresses are the largest gatherings of dance specialists world-wide, the best opportunity to showcase one's work to a wide audience of practitioners, dance teachers, choreographers, researchers, journalists and organizers. Average attendance is 400 professionals from 40 countries of the 5 continents.

All approaches to dance therapy will be represented.

The program includes:
- Research reports (papers), lecture-demonstrations
- Classes
- Exhibitions and sale of books, records, accessories etc.
- Visits to places of special interest
- Evenings where members can discuss in a relaxed setting.

Intended primarily for professionals, it is at the same time a trade fair and a participatory event, facilitating contacts among colleagues in view of international cooperation.
Working language is English - other languages can be used without translation.