Below are three charities that Talent on Parade is so very proud to support. Because while we all may enjoy the applause, the recognition, the trophies, that come from dancing…we truly believe the greatest reward is that of knowing you helped someone in need. So we invite you to join us in our mission to help those less fortunate not only for the joy and satisfaction you will surely receive from participating…but also because…it’s just the right thing to do.
Below are three charities that Talent on Parade is so very proud to support. Because while we all may enjoy the applause, the recognition, the trophies, that come from dancing…we truly believe the greatest reward is that of knowing you helped someone in need. So we invite you to join us in our mission to help those less fortunate not only for the joy and satisfaction you will surely receive from participating…but also because…it’s just the right thing to do.
Drea’s Dream is a dance therapy/expressive movement program for pediatric young adult populations in hospitals, special education classrooms and medical settings throughout the country. Proceeds we bring in through our TOP Charity Dance Downs are passed on to this organization. We donate thousands of dollars to Drea’s Dream each year.
The TOMS One on One program provides a free pair of TOMS Shoes to children in need every time a new pair of TOMS Shoes is purchased. We award each winner of each TOP Charity Dance Down with a TOMS gift certificate which we have purchased on his or her behalf. The gift certificate allows the Dance Down winner go online and pick out a pair of TOMS Shoes for themselves, thereby having a pair of TOMS Shoes provided to a child in need in his or her name. We award in the neighborhood of 50 certificates each year.
Our TOP Charity Dance Program works like this (the following is copy from our show programs): Donate at least $5.00 to our sponsored charities in the TOP Shop Merchandise area and you’ll receive a Dance Down ticket. Trade that ticket for a chance at becoming a Dance Down Champion. Prior to one or more of our awards ceremonies we’ll call participating dancers onto the stage to learn a quick combination – nothing fancy or super hard, just for fun. From there we’ll narrow the field and finally pick a winner. Read more
