Dance 4 Peace 
- Award Entered:
Best New Project - Parent Organisation:
Dance 4 Peace, Inc. - Project Host Nation:
United States - Overview of Project:
Dance 4 Peace posits that dance is a sport because it involves athletic training, is aerobically active, and requires cooperation and competition. Dance 4 Peace’s signature project is a ten session, evidence-based, progressive curriculum that uses dance and movement to engage students in peace education learning objectives. Youth participate in creative activities that build social and emotional competencies for peace. These exercises strengthen confidence and trust among individuals through interpretations of music, words and movement. Students work in groups and as individuals to accomplish these goals. Our sessions cover the themes: 1) Exploring and identifying emotions; 2) Expressing emotions and communicating and establishing different forms of dialogue; 3) Valuing differences; 4) Developing cooperation skills; Empathy; Active listening; Respecting the ideas of others; 5) Appreciating diversity; 6) Integrating diverse perspectives; 7) Managing emotions; 8) Understanding and managing anger; 9) Rehearsing the presentation; 10) Presenting dances, learned skills and conflict resolution techniques. Through engaging members of diverse and divergent communities emotionally and physically, Dance 4 Peace bridges connections between emotions, logical inclinations, and actions. Peace education through movement is our focus because programs fostering skills of cooperation and conflict resolution from an early age reduce structural and acute violence throughout societies worldwide.
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Jennifer Meyerhoff: 02 Dec 2011 - 23:00 GMT
So proud of the entire Dance 4 Peace family! Rock on peace movers, management team, board members, philanthropic partners, participating schools and communities and most especially the 2500 kids around the world (so far!) improving and stabilizing our planet one Dance 4 Peace move at a time!
Silvia Catalina: 24 Nov 2011 - 15:50 GMT
Felicitaciones a todo el equipo de Dance 4 Peace. Su proyecto es transformador y en todo el mundo necesitamos grandes líderes como ustedes.
Ktik: 24 Nov 2011 - 15:33 GMT
Gracias Dance 4 peace. Por este tipo de proyectos que lideran ustedes, los niños y niñas de nuestro país, tienen una forma linda para escapar de sus problemas. Con la educación, la recreación, el baile y con mucho AMOR, pronto lograremos la PAZ EN COLOMBIA. Pd: La casa del Ritmo apoya a Dance 4 peace.
Lenore: 24 Nov 2011 - 13:52 GMT
Dance 4 Peace is such an amazing concept! The idea of touching a young child's life through something as beautiful as dance is completely brilliant. Way to go, D4P!
Roz: 24 Nov 2011 - 02:11 GMT
great organization, keep up the good work and continue growing!
Jrm: 24 Nov 2011 - 01:05 GMT
P.E.A.C.E.!!!! Rockin out all across the world!!!! Keep on spreading the love!
Oscar: 23 Nov 2011 - 23:55 GMT
Dance 4 peace como su nombre lo dice, y como la mayoria de personas que seguimos dia a dia este proyecto lo sabemos, es una organizacion maravillosa, constructora de espacios de empatia y diversion, es lo que la sociedad actual necesita. Primero por la obra tan bonita que se esta haciendo y ya se ven los resultados, porque a la vista esta, y segundo porque quienes trabajan y luchan a diario por esto, son personas con valores extraordinarios, amor a la vida y sobre todo que tienen ganas de que este mundo cambie, pero que cambie de verdad. Soy seguidor activo de dance 4 peace, les deseo lo mejor y por favor, SIGAN ADELANTE!!!!!!!!!!!!! desde España con mucho cariño y admiracion por la obra tan bonita. Oscar
Michelle: 23 Nov 2011 - 23:08 GMT
Dance 4 Peace is amazing! An organization that uses sports and the performing arts as a way to teach youth to think peacefully, engage in cultural exchanges and tolerance for others deserves recognition!
Ana Milena: 23 Nov 2011 - 22:53 GMT
En un país como Colombia, este tipo de iniciativas permiten que niños, niñas y adolescentes construyan sueños y esperanzas para que nuestra sociedad elabore un proyecto de vida basado en la alegría. Este proyecto sin lugar a dudas, garantiza los derechos de los niños, niñas y adolescentes a la vida, la felicidad, la recreación, la educación, entre otros. Apoyo este programa, ya que apuesta a la educación y la enseñanza como mecanismo para lograr la paz en Colombia.
Katie McF.: 23 Nov 2011 - 21:57 GMT
Dance 4 Peace is an amazing organization doing impressive work all over the world. It is a truly innovative and participatory initiative that allows youth to take charge in their own lives by offering alternative outlets and ways for them to express thoughts, emotions and experiences! D4P deserves this award!
Lindsay Lindberg: 23 Nov 2011 - 20:36 GMT
This is such an incredible program, spreading peace education through movement in an intriguing, alternative method that few schools have the opportunity to provide to their students. What a wonderful opportunity for the students, administrators, parents, and communities!
Alex: 23 Nov 2011 - 18:07 GMT
What a wonderful project!
Dee: 23 Nov 2011 - 16:43 GMT
I cannot imagine anything more rewarding than seeing a child who was quiet and completely resistant to movement in the first few weeks of my curriculum implementation perform their group choreography in the VERY FRONT of their class in weeks 6 and 7! The kids' faces light up at the mere sight of my Dance 4 Peace T-shirt when I walk into the classroom every week, and I feel proud to be a part of their empowerment process through Dance 4 Peace!!
Liat: 23 Nov 2011 - 16:42 GMT
Dance 4 Peace is an incredible organization with a dedicated and enthusiastic stuff who truly believes in their mission and has really made a difference to so many kids around the world! You are AMAZING continue to do the incredible job you do everyday!!!
Amanda: 23 Nov 2011 - 16:35 GMT
Dance 4 Peace is building cultures of peace in the classroom with fun and innovative approaches! Dance on!
Catherine: 23 Nov 2011 - 15:48 GMT
Congratulations to D4P on being a shortlisted for Best New Project! I love that how D4P's groundbreaking curriculum encouages both an active lifestyle and an appreciation of diversity among our youth, here in the states and around the world. Plus, their energetic peace movers are themselves force for good in our communities - a sure winner.
Amanda: 23 Nov 2011 - 15:35 GMT
Dance and creative movement is a universal language. The concept of teaching students about peace-building through dance is absolutely brilliant!!
Amelia: 23 Nov 2011 - 14:51 GMT
Dance 4 Peace es la mejor oportunidad para lograr el mejor desarrollo psicoafectivo y social para los jóvenes, es un espacio en el cual tienen oportunidad de realizar identificaciones y llegar a sus propias conclusiones dejando en ellos un aprendizaje significativo que los ayudará a moverse con mayor determinación en el futuro.
Maria Paula: 23 Nov 2011 - 14:45 GMT
Que bieeeen!!! Dance 4 Peace es un claro ejemplo del poder transformador de la cultura. Adelante que hay muchos niños esperando por ustedes!! FELICITACIONES!
Diana Florez: 23 Nov 2011 - 14:42 GMT
D4P is the best experience a child can have! In regular classes, in after-school programs, in any part of the world! D4P is the tool that allows kids, teachers and parents to build cultures of peace!
Karina Estrada: 23 Nov 2011 - 14:12 GMT
Dance4Peace is great initiative! we have worked together and their job with the kids is amazing! lets support them...
Abbie: 23 Nov 2011 - 13:43 GMT
Dance 4 Peace is a fantastic organization run by a team of passionate young people. I have seen first hand how it impacts the lives of students in Washington DC. It deserves all the recognition in the world.
Astrid Rojas: 23 Nov 2011 - 13:06 GMT
Amalia y todo el equipo de Dance 4 Peace, Congratulations!!!, Les deseo que a través de este proceso artístico cada día más niños y niñas puedan aprender una cultura de paz!. abrazotes!
J. S.: 23 Nov 2011 - 11:54 GMT
Great Job!
rociorecaño: 23 Nov 2011 - 11:48 GMT
go on dancing!
Andrés: 23 Nov 2011 - 11:47 GMT
Nice project!!!
tanomontini: 23 Nov 2011 - 11:29 GMT
Dance4Peace the best wishes and energy to complete your mission on people!
Gina: 23 Nov 2011 - 11:21 GMT
I am very happy to acknowledge that Dance 4 Peace is a Shortlisted Finalist! It is really a program that goes beyond sports as it is not only about dancing, but most importantly about changing our mentality to make sure new generations do not continue to reproduce the social problems that currently afflict our societies. We are D4P!
Adlacuadra: 23 Nov 2011 - 10:58 GMT
D4P is a great intiative. I have not see anything like that until now in Colombia. I think this a very creative and innovative project. I believe in the power of arts and in the transforming capacity that these has in humans and social contexts. D4P is for vulnerable people in Colombia a new way to overcome their problems
sarah: 23 Nov 2011 - 09:34 GMT
es una mision hermosa!!!suerte a las organizadoras ,es un proyecto de corazon;EXITOS!!!
Eli: 23 Nov 2011 - 04:49 GMT
D4P spreading the peace, love, and shaking! I feel it every day, as do my kids!!
Megan: 23 Nov 2011 - 04:33 GMT
I am so proud to be a part of this wonderful organization. I have personally seen the positive impact that Dance4Peace has on my students and students around the world. Thank you Dance4Peace and thank you Beyond Sport!
Lydia: 23 Nov 2011 - 04:32 GMT
D4P Power rocks! Students are being encouraged and communities of peace are being ignited! Most importantly of all....DANCE 4 PEACE is FUN!!!
Camilo: 23 Nov 2011 - 03:49 GMT
What a nice project!!!
Felipe Villar: 23 Nov 2011 - 03:27 GMT
Here in Colombia Dance4Peace has made a difference. Great to see them be recognized since it is truly a life changing experience for the kids and mentors.
Steph!!!!: 23 Nov 2011 - 02:51 GMT
Tenerlo en cuenta ya q es original y quienes trabajan aqui son personas de buen corazón que simplemente quieren aportar un granito de arena a esta sociedad capitalista, consumista y destructora, creo q es un proyecto q se lleva a cabo bajo la supervision de profesionales y sobre todo, estas personas aman este mundo y a los seres que viven en el, por esto mismo, desinteresadamente trabajan duro dia a dia para que este proyecto funcione y sirva en nuestra sociedad. Muchas gracias,dance 4 peace ;) me gusta.
Maritza Alvarez: 23 Nov 2011 - 02:50 GMT
Awesome project for Colombia, when we all need to think in peace!
Amanda: 23 Nov 2011 - 02:26 GMT
Dance 4 Peace making waves.
Camilo Blanco: 23 Nov 2011 - 02:26 GMT
Dance 4 Peace is an amazing and creative project!!! My best wishes for this organization.
Amalia: 23 Nov 2011 - 02:10 GMT
Estamos muy emocionados por estar en Beyond Sport Summit. Es una gran alegria y un honor para nuestra organización poder participar en este evento! It is such an honor to participate in Beyond Sport Summit! We believe that with little actions we can have great changes!
Lindsey: 23 Nov 2011 - 01:49 GMT
So proud of Dance 4 Peace! Truly the BEST New Organization!
Jess: 23 Nov 2011 - 01:34 GMT
So proud of Sara and Dance 4 Peace for dancing their way to a better world.
Sara: 21 Nov 2011 - 22:11 GMT
We are so excited to attend the Beyond Sport Summit in a few weeks! It is an honor and a privilege to be included in the list of Shortlisted organizations.