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A. All donations received go toward administrative costs, i.e. costumes, website maintenance, transportation, performance venues and all other KYC related expenses.

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The Know Your Culture Dance Company is a nonprofit traditional dance company in the New Jersey geographical area. The main objective of KYC is to create cultural awareness within the Dominican community removed from their beloved Dominica.

Know Your Culture was founded in 2008, by Sabeniah George Mingo with a vision of creating an environment that is both professional and friendly, where anyone could learn the fundamentals of Dominica’s traditional dances namely Quadrille, Bellaire, Heels and Toes, Waltz, and other creative dramatizations. Most importantly, we intend to blend dance with the beauty and specter of traditional costumes, into a masterpiece, for all audiences within the United States.

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Labour Day Parade 2011, Dominica represented for the first time by K.Y.C.

The group is not only focused on the dance aspect of Dominica's culture, but has developed a comprehensive curriculum, in which the children learn about other facets of Dominican culture. To date, we can proudly say that all our children know basic facts about the country, and can sing the National anthem. Additionally, we recently identified key individuals in the community who will teach the children more about our Kalinago and African heritage.

K.Y.C. would like to express it's gratitude to the Dominican Community in the US, whether it is through monetary donation, spreading the word about the group and coming out in support and to enjoy our events/productions. We group aspire to be the premiere dance company within the diaspora with excellent performances at the highest levels. We appreciate your time and interest in The Know Your Culture Dance Company. We believe that with your patronage and support, we can together create a dynamic program with this fine group of young people.