DUPNA is strongly committed to supporting and encouraging our next-generation Dance leaders and dancers throughout the USA and Canada. This new Youth & Next-Generation Page presents resources that we hope will provide the tools you need to promote, inspire, and enliven your interest and enjoyment of the Dances of Universal Peace. Please return often for updates!
Youth-oriented Dance Camps, Trainings, and Events
Take a look around…
Does your circle include some dancers or Dance leaders in their teens, 20s and 30s? 40s and 50s?
Are you a young person interested in attending a camp where you can be with others in your generation?
Many camps offer special discounted prices and incentives for youth participation, along with activities for teens, children, and young adults. Read on!
(Check back for updates on events and opportunities!)
Giving and Receiving Support for Youth Attendance
Some suggestions for supporting youth to attend NextGen events:
To Provide Support:
1) Communities/Circles can raise funds locally to sponsor specific attendees of NextGen Events. If the funds are for travel expenses, they may be given directly to the individual to cover expenses.
2) Communities/Circles can raise funds locally to support scholarships/grants in general.
To Receive Support:
1) An individual wishing to attend can be sponsored by their local community. We’ve found that a good approach for this is a letter written by a leader and the youth articulating the need, saying a bit about themselves, including a photo, etc. and sent to the local community to solicit support, followed by a collection process within the community.