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KDA truly cares about helping our Kern County dance community through these times.  We are optimistic that studios will be filled again, performances will thrill audiences, and community programs will continue to move us all!  Step by step, we are in this together and we are here to help! KDA Cares: COVID-19 Support is an initiative developed to assist dance and the arts in Kern County to thrive.

 

KDA CARES: COVID-19 SUPPORT RESOURCES

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Are you in need of assistance with your website, social media, or want to begin hosting online dance classes ? Allow us to offer you help!  Sign up for a meeting with our KDA Social Media Team!

KDA CARES: Dance Studio Support

Are you a Kern County dance studio in need of support?  From advertising and marketing to strategy planning- KDA is here for YOU. The KDA Board of Directors possess a number of professional skills – please allow us to be of assistance. Click the link below and tell us how we can help!

KDA Grants + Scholarships Program

Did you know KDA provides grants + scholarships for dance-related projects? We want to support YOU!  Don’t be intimidated by the applications- let us guide you through the process.  Send us an email if you have questions: info@kerndance.org. 

Kern County Dance Studios

Many Kern County dance studios are OPEN for BUSINESS!  Dance studios have pivoted away from traditional dance classes in studio and are now offering quality content online.  We encourage you to check out the listing of studios below and GET MOVIN!

JUST DANCE: Digital Pop-Up Series

We know dancing is good for the body and mind, especially when we are cooped-up inside!!  Sponsored by Valley Strong Credit Union, join Kern County dance teachers as they provide YOU with FREE LIVE classes. There is something for everybody- check out the schedule below!

KDA TURNS 5!

KDA will turn 5 on May 1 and we will celebrate by partnering with Kern County dance studios to provide meals for first responders and families in need.  There is no cost to the dance organization. . . we simply want to celebrate with all of our friends by giving gifts to those that are in need the most.  If you are a Kern County dance organization and would like to help us GIVE BACK, click the link below!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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Full biography coming soon…

Marcie Hronis

Marcie Hronis is a distinguished author, dedicated arts advocate, accomplished business proprietor, and renowned interview specialist who resides in the vibrant community of Bakersfield, California.

With a dance career spanning nearly two decades, Marcie honed her craft through rigorous classical ballet training under the esteemed Royal Academy of Dance, achieving the pinnacle of her dance education with a distinction in the Advanced II examination. Marcie’s artistic journey included a passion for modern dance, where her formative training was shaped by the profound influences of Lester Horton and Martha Graham.

As the proprietor of Marcie Hronis Communications, she has garnered accolades and recognition as an award-winning interview coach, serving a diverse clientele across the nation.

Marcie is a published author, having penned the highly acclaimed vegan cookbook titled “Believe it or Not” available worldwide on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Wal-Mart.

Furthermore, Marcie has assumed the esteemed position of President of Kern Dance Alliance, stepping into this role in 2023 following the legacy of Andrea Hansen. Her enduring commitment to the organization is exemplified by her role as a founding board member. Additionally, she has played a pivotal role as one of the co-creators of ADAPTIdance: DANCE + DISABILITY, Kern County’s exclusive adaptive dance program in collaboration with the League of Dreams.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Marcie shares her life with her husband, Demetri, and together, they are parents to two children. Both of their children are engaged in pursuits ranging from classical dance, singing, and piano, to the expressive world of painting.