A Note from CBTB Artistic
Director
Dear Friends:
What a momentous winter this
has been for us. Our
Transformation dance
concert was a triumph. We enjoyed a full house of enthusiastic school children
for our
Orphan Train
educational performance. The evening performance was attended by dignitaries
and covered by the Bay News. At the end of February, we had the privilege to
perform at an afternoon dance showcase at the New York City College of
Technology in downtown Brooklyn. We received two arts-in-education dance
residency grants, and are thrilled about two burgeoning projects: taking
Orphan Train to the Mid-West and airing one of our performances on Brooklyn
Cable Access Television. (please read articles for details on all this
and more)
BUT, nothing can compare with
the jubilant news that
WE ARE MOVING!
Can you see me leaping for joy?
I am also simultaneously falling to my knees in gratitude to my Father in
Heaven for answering prayers—particularly for our incredibly generous
sponsors, who are making our new home a reality.
CBTB’s new home is at 2085
Coney Island Avenue (between Kings Highway and Avenue R)—a whopping 3,400
square feet of storefront and basement space to fulfill all our needs and
dreams. You can imagine what grand opening festivities we are planning!
CBTB’s 2008 transformation year
has leapt right out of the starting gate and is gaining wonderful momentum.
Thank you for being part of the “engine” that is driving us to amazing
destinations and allowing us to explore exciting ways of spreading the love of
dance here in Brooklyn and beyond!
Thank you from
the bottom of my heart,
Marla A. Hirokawa |
close proximity to a busy commercial area that will offer
the company and academy greater visibility and accessibility by public
transportation. The four-lane Coney Island Avenue will allow for easier
drop off and pick up of our students, while metered and neighborhood parking
is available in front and around the adjoining blocks. There is even a
commercial parking garage nearby for longer term parking.