08 - Interview with Diane Jacobowitz

As Executive/Artistic Director of Dancewave for the past 20 years, Diane Jacobowitz has developed innovative programming to capture the talents and imagination of young dancers. Some of the programs she has developed, in addition to the Dancewave Company model, include Dancing Through College and Beyond, the Dance Career Symposium and the Kids Cafe Festival. Under her leadership, Dancewave currently reaches over 3,000 young people citywide through programs both at the Dancewave School and in partnership with over ten New York City public schools. She is currently leading the campaign for Dancewave's capital project - the opening/launch of a brand new dance center in downtown Brooklyn in 2019. Dancewave's annual event Dancing Through College & Beyond is back at the 92nd Street Y October 7th–October 8th. For two days, young dancers will meet with representatives of dance programs for over 50 colleges and universities from around the country. Attendees will have access to workshops, and be able to network with students and alumni from the dance departments of attending colleges and universities. Students will also be able to audition for admission and scholarships at participating universities. Last year 300 students attended and more than $1 million in scholarships were awarded by select attending colleges. The event is free for students and parents to attend, this being an extension of Dancewave's mission to make dance accessible to all. http://dancewave.org/DTCB Premier Dance Network MOBBallet website