Idaho Fine Arts Academy Dance Fundraiser

This fundraiser focuses on raising funds for the Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom) project involving the Idaho Fine Arts Academy (IFAA) 6-12 dance, visual arts, and invited music students, local Latina/Chicana Artists, 600 K-8 WASD non-IFAA students, and the Ada County community. The West Ada School District, the largest school district in Idaho, serves a diverse population and recognizes the importance of offering schools of choice for families. IFAA is the only audition-based free public arts school of choice in the state of Idaho. Idaho Fine Arts Academy is a performance-oriented school, centered around the arts and core academic content. IFAA was established in 2014 and serves 300 students in grades 6-12. Students declare a major from seven pathways (dance, visual art, theater, vocal, classical instrumental music, contemporary instrumental music, and film). IFAA’s Mission Statement is "Building Lives Through Artistic, Scholastic, and Civic Excellence."

IFAA Website: https://www.westada.org/o/ifaa

IFAA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/idahofineartsacad/

IFAA YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@idahofineartsacademy/featured

The Sabiduria Conectada (Connected Wisdom) project is poised to make a profound impact on the lives of Ada County residents and local youth by celebrating Latin culture, youth art, professional art, and the invaluable contributions of local Latina artists. Our esteemed guest Latina artists include Marianna Jimenez Edwards, a renowned visual artist; Estefania Sanchez, a Flamenco dance artist; and Monique Michel, representing Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo. Estefania and Monique will conduct master classes and choreography for our dancers, while Marianna will engage with students remotely to discuss her art. She will provide high-definition digital scans of her work, which will be featured prominently on the concert poster. The performance promises to be not only thoughtful and artistic but also touching and joyful, offering a meaningful experience for all attendees.

With the participation of 300 IFAA students in grades 6-12, 800 WASD students in grades K-8, two teachers, three local Latina guest artists, and the Meridian community as the audience, this project brings together a diverse group of individuals. The theater, which seats 900 for each concert, provides ample space for everyone to come together and enjoy the event. We aim to fill every seat and create a memorable experience for all. We will be giving away 400 seats per concert to WASD K-8 youth.

With a thoughtful and artistic performance that promises to be touching and joyful, we aim to provide a meaningful experience for all attendees. The culminating project performances and art exhibits will be on April 27 and 30, 2024, at the Centennial Performing Arts Center.