GO T A R T ? GOT FABULOUS FLASHMOB!
Abled Hawai’i Artists (AHA) is a volunteer-based organization aimed at raising community awareness of disability culture in the state of Hawaii.
After participating in a flashmob created by Performing Artists Lengthening Strides (PALS) dance group at the Abled Hawai’i Artists (AHA) 7th Annual Art Festival, where PALS last number onstage was made into a flashmob “You Can’t Stop the Beat!”, several members of Full Life Hawai’ i participants and Direct Support Workers (DSWs) were inspired to create a dance group to promote inclusion in performing arts!
At the AHA 9th Annual Art Festival, members of AHA and Full Life participants, DSWs and community friends performed “Me Too” by Megan Trainor. With the success of this second AHA flashmob, it was clear that AHA’s performing arts component needed to be established…nine months later, “Friday Dance Party (FDP) group was born!
Established in February 2017, main organizer Daylan “Da Ninja” Toribio named the group and created its’ logo. Co-organizer NVincABLE Zamora, a professional dancer and Full Life DSW established their a curriculum around the Justin Timberlake “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”.
FDP’s Fabulous Flashmob will be performed at the upcoming AHA 10th Annual Art Festival! Those interested in participating can learn the dance with the seven youtube tutorials to learn each each of the simple steps. This is meant to be fun! Be your imperfectly perfect self. Enjoy learning and join us during the event! Time of the flashmob will be between 12:30-1:30 during the event. Exact time will be announced on the event page, in the morning of the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1647549515553433/
AHA- Hawai’i Island Planning Committee is comprised of persons with and without disabilities who value the importance of community inclusion for all persons with disabilities.
AHA organizes an annual event celebrating the arts, promoting disability awareness and pride by celebrating individual abilities rather than disabilities, and promoting employment in the arts. This year’s event takes place at the Prince Kuhio Plaza on Saturday, July 22, 2017, 10am to 3pm, in Hilo.
The largest celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act in Hawai’i, AHA is a not for profit, community event that brings together more than 400 participants for a day of music, performing arts, visual arts, healing arts, hands on demonstrations, and more. This FREE event also incorporates speeches by disability self-advocates and important community leaders.
AHA needs the help of local businesses to keep this meaningful community event completely FREE to the public.
AHA also works to build community by supporting various drug-free community events. With volunteer artist and donated supplies, we provide free all-ages art activities such as chalk art, face and body painting, mural, etc.
VISION for AHA – HAWAI’I ISLAND:
For the past twelve years, Mar Ortaleza, AHA-Hawai’i Island organizer, has had the wonderful opportunity to assist an aspiring nature photographer elevate his love of “taking pictures” into a micro-business!
Inspired by their success, Mar established an art festival to provide opportunities for other artists with and without disabilities explore individual expression and employment in the arts. Abled Hawai’i Artists- Hawai’i Island was born!
AHA- Hawai’i Island Planning Committee is comprised of persons with and without disabilities who value the importance of community inclusion for all persons with disabilities.
Through collaboration with Full Life Hawai’i and Donkey Mill Art Center, AHA expanded its reach to Kona! Pua Na Pua 1st Annual Art Festival was established on August 8, 2016 at the Keauhou Shopping Center, on West Hawai’i Island! Now in its 10th year, AHA continues to focus on community inclusion by inviting all artists of all abilities to participate in all its amazing community events!
Be of service to others and you become part of the change you want the world to be…
CONTACT: Mar Ortaleza ahaarts808@gmail.com
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