LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dance Theatre Etcetera upon the occa-
sion of hosting the 17th Annual Red Hook Fest June 4-5, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor and pay
tribute to those organizations whose commitment and creative talents
contribute to the cultural enrichment and entertainment of their commu-
nity and the entire State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dance Theatre Etcetera upon the occasion of hosting the 17th Annual Red
Hook Fest June 4-5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, This open-air festival held on the Red Hook Waterfront kicks
off with a Sunset Community Picnic, with performances by The Famous
Accordion Orchestra; RIOT ACT!, Police-Teen Theater Project; South
Brooklyn Community HS TheatreWorks; and the Red Hook Youth Poetry Slam;
and
WHEREAS, The Red Hook Fest will also feature live music, dance, and
spoken word performances by world-renowned artists such as La Excelen-
cia; M.U.G.A.B.E.E.; Cora Dance; DECADANCETHEATRE; Joseph Webb and Beau-
tiful Fire; along with fantastic youth performances by Fully Focused;
Serious Bizness, P.S. 15 Beacon Program; Bailey's Cafe Performance
Troupe, Paul Robeson High School; Jow-Ile-Bailar Dance Company; Tibetan
Dance Group, Brooklyn International High School; Tropical Image with
Areliz Beato; Patrick S. Daly School Musicians and Dancers, P.S. 15; Rap
Right; and the Jazzy Jumpers; the Festival will also feature free
cultural workshops, delicious food, maritime activities and great views
of the water; and
WHEREAS, Dance Theatre Etcetera has proudly served the Red Hook commu-
nity since 1992, gaining national attention for making the arts a crit-
ical component of urban renewal efforts in the area; and
WHEREAS, Premised on the belief that the arts are an effective vehicle
for social transformation, Dance Theatre Etcetera unites artists and
community members as co-creators in dynamic cultural activities; and
WHEREAS, Through site-specific performances, festivals, parades and
performing arts and media education programs, Dance Theatre Etcetera
stimulates the social imagination through acts of informed expression;
and
WHEREAS, As a leader in the field of arts education, Dance Theatre
Etcetera offers innovative programming to over 700 students annually;
working in underserved areas throughout Brooklyn, it reaches over 6000
additional Brooklynites each year through festivals, parades and unique
site-specific performances; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body, representing the people of the State
of New York, recognizes the importance of the performing arts, which act
to inspire, enlighten and unify people from all cultural backgrounds
through the transcendent power of human expression; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dance Theatre Etcetera upon the occasion of hosting the 17th
Annual Red Hook Fest June 4-5, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dance Theatre Etcetera.