The year 2010 is the year for Project M.I.C.A.H.

How do I know this? Well, it has been evident by the flood of blessings that have been poured in our direction.

It all began the 1st of January. The Lord put Jeremiah 29:11 on my heart. "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans for good and not disaster, to give you a future and a hope." I've heard and read this verse plenty times prior to January first but this time it was different. I cant get it out of my mind. Literally every few days an email, check or an interest in the future of M.I.C.A.H. has come in. Not to mention the revelations He is placed in my life personally. Its all connected in some way.

The day of the workshop was amazing and this is how. . . .

To see zero gift cards turn into twenty-three. To initially have no space to now having a place to host workshops bi-monthly. To see the kids walk though the front door full of energy. To see them cross racial barriers and make friends while enjoying the art form of dance. To expose them to a little bit of history and hear what they learned from it. To see the expressions on the faces of parents as they watched their little ones show off their moves. To see volunteers full of life give unselfishly of their time and energy to make this event successful. To see little boys learning ballet and enjoying it. To see young woman minister the Grace of God through movement. To see lovely smiles and hear cute laughs throughout the day. To see them get frustrated but never give up. To see timidity at first evolve into unrestrained comfort and enjoyment. To expose youth to dance, history and most of all the love of Christ. To sow a seed of faith and reap the rewards of Gods Abundant Blessings. . . . PRICELESS!

It's August, it's Hot ... lets Salsa!

Join us Saturday August 14, 10:30-3 Cost FREE! FREE!


The workshop is open for ages 6-18 (ages 2.5-5 ,10:30-12:45) and a light lunch will be provided.
Classes will be offered in salsa, modern, hip hop, contemporary ballet and African.

Location:
959 E. Rosedale, Ft Worth, TX. 76104,
817-871-6606
Contact:
Cessilye R. Smith
972-768-0436
projectmicah@gmail.com
www.projectmicah.org

Please call to register!

Meet our Artists!

Tom Runnels

Tom began dancing in 1992 with Mahogany Dance Theatre of Dallas. Tom Danced with Mahogany for 7 years. In 1994 Tom formed Sahihi De Cambio (Sign of Change)a Multicultural Dance Organization on the campus of Sam Houston State University. In 2000 Tom Joined Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church and became a member of the church's dance ministry. In 2003 he began to choreograph for the men at the church. He was also over the youth step team as well. Toms dance background includes modern, hip hop, African, step and praise and worship. He is currently working on his Masters in Psychology.

Rachel Burkey

Rachel is currently a Junior at Texas Christian University. She has been dancing for over 17 years, with competition studios, high school drill team, and also at TCU. Rachel has a background in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, clogging, hip hop, contemporary and modern dance. She has taught dance to all ages from three to adult. Along with attending school she is also a dance instructor for Frances Lea dance studio in Burleson, TX teaching ballet, tap and jazz.

Tracy Williams

Tracy was born in the Southeast, but has been a Texas girl for many years. She received a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Communication from Texas Christian University. After spending some time in the non-profit realm, Tracy made the jump to higher education and is currently a professional development coach. Additionally, Tracy is the majority partner for a communication consulting firm. In her "spare time" Tracy loves to spend time with her beautiful family, travel, read (yes, she's a closet geek), DANCE! and serve others as God sees fit.

Kia Wilson

Kia has been a dancer for for 16 years. Dance has always been a passion of hers because it allowed her to express herself through movement. She started off as a praise dancer for her church. While in Middle School she was apart of the dance team. She then became a Cedar Hill High Stepper when she was in high school. After graduation she attended Kilgore College where she began more formal dance training in ballet, jazz, and modern. She has had experience in choreographing and also teaching dance workshops. She has also had the opportunity of assisting in teaching the praise dance workshop at The National Baptist Youth Convention Inc. She has worked with children for almost 5 years. She enjoys working with children because she realizes that they are our future and she wants to help them reach their full potential in Christ.

Beat the heat & join us for Summer dance classes!

Summer classes begin July 6th! Get ready for loads of fun and lots of dancing!

Tuesdays (Southside Community Center)

3-4:30 Ballet/Hip Hop Combo Class (ages 5-9)
4:30-6 Ballet/Hip Hop Combo Class (10+)
6-7:30 Dance Dance Dance All Styles (5-9)

Thursdays (Eugene McCray Community Center)

5:30-7 Ballet/Hip Hop Combo Class (ages 5-9)

Tuition: $37/month

Space is limited so register Now!

Location:
Southside Community Center
959 E. Rosedale
Ft. Worth, TX. 76104
817-871-6606 (to register)

Eugene McCray Community Center
4932 Wilbarger Street
Fort Worth, TX. 76119
817-871-7156

For questions please contact Cessilye at 972-768-0436 or by email at projectmicah@gmail.com

Dance the Day Away in May!

Join us on Saturday May 15, 10:30-3pm for our Free Dance Workshop!
The workshop is open for ages 6-18 and a light lunch will be provided.
Classes will be offered in Body Percussion, Modern, Urban hip hop, and a taste of soft shoe & art.
Location: 959 E. Rosedale, Ft Worth, TX. 76104
Contact: Cessilye R. Smith 972-768-0436
Please call to register!

Katelyn Harris grew up in Dallas, TX and has trained in many forms of dance including tap, jazz, ballet, modern, and hip-hop. In addition to her Dallas education she has also trained with Michelle Latimer in Denver, NYC's Broadway Dance Center and STEPS, as well as Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles. She is currently in her fourth season with Tapestry Dance Company in Austin. Through her work with Tapestry she has been very fortunate to learn from such masters as Jeni LeGon, Harold Cromer, Brenda Buffalino, Sarah Petronio, Arthur Duncan, Dianne Walker, and of course, Tapestry's artistic director, Acia Gray. She is currently touring with the company in their production of "The Souls of Our Feet" which was selected for a grant by the NEA: American Masterpeices in Dance. Katelyn makes it back to Dallas as often as she can to choreograph for Michelle Stafford's Performing Company at Next Step Dance Performing Arts Center and to work with the up and coming talent of the Drawbacks Youth Tap Ensemble!

Kia Wilson has been a dancer for for 16 years. Dance has always been a passion of hers because it allowed her to express herself through movement. She started off as a praise dancer for her church. While in Middle School she was apart of the dance team. She then became a Cedar Hill High Stepper when she was in high school. After graduation she attended Kilgore College where she began more formal dance training in ballet, jazz, and modern. She has had experience in choreographing and also teaching dance workshops. She has also had the opportunity of assisting in teaching the praise dance workshop at The National Baptist Youth Convention Inc. She has worked with children for almost 5 years. She enjoys working with children because she realizes that they are our future and she wants to help them reach their full potential in Christ.

Michelle Modesto is a member of Texas Association of Teachers of Dance, where she holds teaching certificates in both jazz and ballet. Michelle was also co-owner of Dance Artistry in San Antonio, Texas until her relocation to Frisco, Texas. For two years she served as Artistic Director for Encore Centre for Dance. Currently Michelle serves on the Board of Directors for Project M.I.C.A.H. as VP and volunteers her time teaching ballet, jazz and tap to children in our community.

In this generation where orginality and dancing from the heart is becoming rare, emerges a new dancer who's vision is to reach that of another level.The combination of his passion and desire for dance, the inspiration from others, the encouragement of mentors, the spiritual uplifting from ADONAI, the love for youth and his generation is what makes "NXLEVEL". "NXLEVEL" is a covenant member of "Chenaniah's New Image Ministries & The Remnant Dance Ministry", and has devoted himself totally to YHWH. As a clinican with over many years of experience in Urban/Hip-hop Dance, "NXLEVEL" is honored by the opportunity to teach Urban/Hip-hop Dance from a Sacred perspective. "NXLEVEL" has been blessed to collaborate with many Fine Arts Institutions and nationally acclaimed Artists through his transition from secular to sacred dance ministry. He promotes the building of ADONAI's Kingdom as G'D continues to illuminate HIS light within him.

"The light that shines on me is not the flesh in me rather its the GOD in me." - NX

Power of One

Thank you to all who contributed to the success of "A Night of Jazz featuring Carl Wagner and Company". It was a huge success. Many thanks to Carl Wagner for his amazing support of this organization.

The Power of One Campaign officially began March 27, 2010 and we have until March 27, 2011 to raise a total of $30,000. With your contriutions we have raised $1036! That is so amazing, only $28,964 to go! Lets go above and beyond for the children of inner city Fort Worth. The count down has begun.

It only takes ONE person, to affect the life of ONE child. . . . Will you be the ONE?

If you are called to be the ONE please send your donations to
P.O. Box 11033, Ft. Worth, TX. 76110
Make your check payable to Project M.I.C.A.H.

Thank you for your support and may you Be Blessed and Be A Blessing!

Cessilye R. Smith
Founder/Director
Project M.I.C.A.H.
projectmicah@gmail.com
972-768-0436

STEP IN TO SPRING WORKSHOP!

Come Join us as we Celebrate the 1st day of spring with awesome, fun and dare I say awesome again, DANCE CLASSES! This time around we will be offering step classes taught by Ramon Smith in addition to our other dance styles. The guys get to hang out with Tom Runnells in an all boy class. Sounds like a good time to me.

Mark your calenders for March 20th, 2010
10:30-3pm /Ages 6-18.
Snack provided.

If you dont have anything to do over spring break or even if you do come dance dance dance! To top it off, its absolutely FREE! Donations are always welcome.

For more information about our workshops please contact Cessilye at 972-768-0436 or by email at projectmicah@gmail.com

Gods Abundant Blessings

The year 2010 is the year for Project M.I.C.A.H.

How do I know this? Well, it has been evident by the flood of blessings that have been poured in our direction.

It all began the 1st of January. The Lord put Jeremiah 29:11 on my heart. "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans for good and not disaster, to give you a future and a hope." I've heard and read this verse plenty times prior to January first but this time it was different. I cant get it out of my mind. Literally every few days an email, check or an interest in the future of M.I.C.A.H. has come in. Not to mention the revelations He is placed in my life personally. Its all connected in some way.

The day of the workshop was amazing and this is how. . . .

To see zero gift cards turn into twenty-three. To initially have no space to now having a place to host workshops bi-monthly. To see the kids walk though the front door full of energy. To see them cross racial barriers and make friends while enjoying the art form of dance. To expose them to a little bit of history and hear what they learned from it. To see the expressions on the faces of parents as they watched their little ones show off their moves. To see volunteers full of life give unselfishly of their time and energy to make this event successful. To see little boys learning ballet and enjoying it. To see young woman minister the Grace of God through movement. To see lovely smiles and hear cute laughs throughout the day. To see them get frustrated but never give up. To see timidity at first evolve into unrestrained comfort and enjoyment. To expose youth to dance, history and most of all the love of Christ. To sow a seed of faith and reap the rewards of Gods Abundant Blessings. . . . PRICELESS!

WORKSHOP TIME!

Please visit PROJECTMICAH.ORG for more information!