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NEWSLETTER — December 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW 2024 has been a year of remarkable growth and achievement for the Kern Dance Alliance.  We not only met but exceeded expectations as we. . .  ~ Wrapped up the KDA Creative Corps Program: With a $4.2 million grant from the California Arts Council, our Creative Corps initiative has been a game-changer, providing arts-based jobs and community service in 14 Central Valley communities. This program has not only supported artists but has also fostered community engagement and economic development. Notably, 100% of the grant funding went…continue reading →

NEWSLETTER — December 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW Reflecting on the events and achievements of the past year, 2023 stands out as a pivotal and transformative period for KDA. This year proved to be a testament to our resilience and commitment to our mission, marking a complete resurgence of our programs and services since the challenges faced in 2020. Undeniably, the global pandemic presented formidable obstacles to numerous nonprofits, including ours, causing a significant limitation in our offerings for nearly three years. However, with great pride, we announce that KDA has successfully overcome these…continue reading →

NEWSLETTER — December 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW KDA is pleased to produce another year in review - lucky number seven! We enjoyed looking back on the year and are mindful that our reflections help us to celebrate our wins, capture our lessons, and remember what we accomplished. In hindsight, 2022 had a bumpy start. Omicron was emerging and the world continued to shutter from the impacts of the pandemic. Reflecting on lessons learnt from the previous two years, the KDA board treaded slowly into our 2022 season. Deliberating on a daily, weekly, and…continue reading →