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The
Arts Support Smart Diplomacy
"As our nation and world
confront the multiple challenges of our time, effective communication
is imperative. Bypassing written and spoken words, art expresses the
human spirit and human creativity, connecting all citizens on a
deeper level."
Secretary of State
Hillary Rodham Clinton
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The Arts Strengthen Diverse
Communities
"By fostering the commitment of
residents to their own neighborhood and by bridging communities, arts
can strengthen the social fabric of a community. Cultural and arts
programs help strengthen diverse communities, bind communities
together, and link neighborhood and 'downtown' interests."
Barbara Heisler, Executive Director,
Funding Exchange
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The Arts are Vital to Cross-Cultural
Understanding
New Jersey is one of the most diverse states in the nation. The
arts are a proven platform for community-building and play multiple
roles in strengthening cultural and community relations locally,
nationally and around the world. The arts act as powerful catalysts
for:
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Nai-Ni
Chen Dance Company performing "Way of Five - Fire"
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The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company in Fort Lee, NJ
is an award winning organization known for its artistic excellence as
well as for its extraordinary ability to bridge cultures, combining
elements of modern American dance with classical Asian traditions. A State Arts Council grantee, the Company also offers
educational programs for students of all ages including workshops, and
long and short-term in-school residencies that focus on integrating
Chinese American heritage into contemporary dance, exploring the
diversity of ideas that immigrants encounter in America,
and examining the common ground between cherished tradition and dynamic
innovation.
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