Students who enroll in the program
must organize one major event in their second term—based on what they learn
in class—to raise as much money as possible for charity.
“It’s hard because people want to
help by waiving venue fees, but that still leaves us with costs for equipment,”
said Sonya D’Silva, who is currently in the flurry of organizing everything
with her team.
D’Silva and her five classmates are
putting on an urban hip-hop showcase, which will host dance troupes such as
Culture Shock Ottawa, Driven, Thrive, and Hype, to name a few.
“We’re performing a very
high-energy set that will get people up and having fun,” said Nicolas Najm, artistic director of Ottawa's Culture Shock troupe.
He explained that donating to
causes like the Children’s Wish Foundation is exactly what his troupe stands
for. It’s a non-profit
organization that prioritizes giving back to the community. More
specifically, youth at risk.
“Youth outreach is
our mandate,” he explained.
The entire setup must be complete
by January so that the group can begin putting up posters and selling tickets.
Again, these steps aren’t covered by any budget, although the college does lend
each group $100. It’s the students’ job to find a company interested in the
cause that is willing to help.
In the end, they must raise a minimum
of $1,000 and entertain one silent auction. The minimum can be achieved by
selling food during the intermissions, searching for sponsors, independent
donations, etc.
“You can’t do it if you’re not
organized. You need to have time management skills and work well as a team,
because you rarely ever work alone in this industry,” said D’Silva.
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