Dance for Kids

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Purpose

The purpose of Dance for Kids (colloquially referred to as "D4K") is to provide a semi-formal dance for teenagers with special needs in Yolo and Sacramento counties. Many of these teens do not have the opportunity to attend a prom or other formal event that other students do, and Dance for Kids seeks is an opportunity for them to have that experience.

The Event

Dance for Kids is run entirely by the chapter, generally through a committee, but occasionally chairs have decided to not hold a committee. Most terms have involved fundraising by the chairs (either events or grant writing) to fund the project. Many of the attendees come from the Davis Alternative Recreation Program.

All aspects of the event are managed by brothers: promoting the event to the community, registration, food preparation, entertainment, security, venue preparation and cleanup, and music. The event traditionally features dinner, live entertainment, and dancing. Some years have included prom-esque photography, as well.

History

Dance for Kids is an annual service project hosted in the Spring and was inspired by Christopher Takemori (Chris). The first annual Dance for Kids was held during Toy class, Spring 2004. In Fall 2003, Hancock class, the Service Vice President, Chris had come across an application for the Youth Service Grant and came up with a fantastic idea. He applied for the Youth Service Grant with the vision of Dance for Kids in mind. In Spring 2004, Service Vice President, Michelle Jaromay and Clayton Luu were notified that the Iota Phi Chapter had received a Youth Service Grant in the amount of $500 and the first Dance for Kids was organized. In 2007, thanks to the radness of Almira Van, Iota Phi received a Youth Service Grant from the national office to help fund the event!!

Venues

  • 2004: Davis Senior Center
  • 2005: Veteran's Memorial
  • 2006: Veteran's Memorial
  • 2007: Davis Senior Center
  • 2008: Davis Senior Center
  • 2009-2019: Davis Community Church

Random Facts

  • The fourth annual Dance for Kids hosted close to 30 kids from Stockton to Dixon in comparison to the 12 kids from Davis at the very first Dance for Kids.
  • The seventh annual Dance for Kids hosted around 50 kids

Sample Menus

2004

  • Starters:
    • Garlic Bread
    • Fresh Green Salad w/ ranch or Balasmic Vingerette
  • Main course:
    • Spicy Chicken Alferdo w/ linguini.*
    • Penne Primavera (vegetiarian)
  • Dessert
    • Cheesecake with a blueberry and chocolate sauce.
    • Jello Terine
  • Sauce broke, and had to be changed to a spicy bolangese 20 minutes before serving.

2006

  • Starters:
    • Bruchetta
    • Fresh Green Salad w/ ranch or Raspberry Vingerette, Wild rice, asparagus and broccoli
  • Main course:
    • Beef Wellington with a spicy honey dijon sauce.
    • Chicken Picatta with a lemon caper sauce.
    • Stuffed manicotti with a cream of mushroom sauce and spicy 5-alarm sauce.
  • Dessert:
    • Chocolate Ganache Torte
    • Jello Terrine
    • Fresh seasonal fruit with creme fresh
    • Rose water and poppy seed infused vanilla ice cream

2012

(May not be exact dishes served)

  • Appetizer: Tea Sandwiches
  • Main course: Pasta with Béchamel sauce and spinach
  • Dessert: Strawberry parfait

2013

  • Appetizer: Salad with Honey mustard vinaigrette
  • Main course: Sausage Macaroni and Cheese
  • Dessert: Panna Cotta with Florentine

2014

  • Appetizer: Tortilla Wrap with ham, cheese, and red pepper hummus
  • Main course: Rotini Aglio e Olio with mixed vegetables, turkey meatballs and garlic bread
  • Dessert: Chocolate Covered Strawberry with Coconut Oatmeal cookie and strawberry slices

2015

Dance 4 Kids Chairs

Dance 4 Kids typically has a chair responsible for organizing the event every Spring. Previous chairs include the following:

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