The dance of giving

The holidays are almost here, and there are many fresh ways to be mindful and generous in this challenging time. How about:

• a donation, in the name of someone you love, to one of your favorite small, struggling dance companies or organizations
  
• giving the gift of a dance ticket to a co-worker, friend or family member
• accompanying someone, who does not attend dance, to his or her first dance show
• offering volunteer time or a special service to a dance institution that means a lot to you
• helping to spread the word about a dance show that you've seen and enjoyed
  

Can you think of some more?

With thanks for everything that dance and dance artists have given me over the many years, I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving and a joyous, rewarding holiday season!

Eva Yaa Asantewaa