Dear Awesome Grant Committee,
I am writing to add more information on regards to my request for funding for the Community of Argentine Tango, a group dedicated to building an inclusive dance community since December 2007.

After the pandemic, we faced challenges in finding a new venue for our dance sessions, as our regular spot at Webster’s Café was no longer available. We initially moved to the community space at St. Andrews Church but had to relocate again when that space became unavailable. We are now using a cozy, visible venue, which comfortably accommodates about 30 dancers. I secured an annual rental agreement for $1,000, allowing us to use the space 2-4 times a month.
Since 2022, we have utilized this space regularly. However, due to my full-time work commitments, we have had to reduce our meetings to twice a month for most of this year. I aim to increase the frequency of our sessions, with a focus on engaging more community members. In the interim, I offer guided practice sessions every other Friday, where I teach for free both the leader and follower roles for every experience level.