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Tourism, Culture and Recreation
July 19, 2011

Neighbourhood Dance Works to Benefit from
Provincial Government Investment

Neighbourhood Dance Works has received $27,500 in operational support through the Provincial Government’s 2011 Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP).

“Neighbourhood Dance Works is dedicated to promoting excellence in contemporary dance through workshops, residencies and presentation,” said the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. “The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to the province’s cultural industries, which allow professional artists to create and advance their work.”

Established in 1981, Neighbourhood Dance Works is the primary presenter of contemporary dance in Newfoundland and Labrador.

“We can never underestimate the value of the arts and its role in shaping community life,” said Calla Lachance, Executive Director. “Through our artistic endeavors we provide a means to express shared human experiences that offer possibilities for self and communal reflection. Our goal is to make an important contribution to the cultural life of this province, which is made possible with the ongoing support from all levels of government.”

For more information on Neighbourhood Dance Works, visit: www.neighbourhooddanceworks.com/.

Budget 2011 Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador provides almost $2.9 million to support arts, cultural and heritage initiatives throughout the province, with approximately $1.2 million earmarked for the arts and culture sectors.

CEDP projects are selected based on the strength of the business plans, vision, and potential development within the sector. For more information on the CEDP program and application guidelines, please visit: www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/artsculture/cedp/index.html

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Media contacts:

Diana Quinton
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928
dianaquinton@gov.nl.ca
Calla Lachance
Executive Director
Neighbourhood Dance Works
709-722-3663

2011 07 19                                                                              2:10 p.m.

 
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