Movement Exchange at UC Irvine

09/13/2019

Last but not least, meet our 2019-2020 chapter prez, Nashalah✨
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"My name is Nashalah McNamara, and I’m a fourth year double majoring in Dance and Education Sciences- and this years chapter president! This is my third year in a row returning to Panama. This experience has changed my life in new ways each time I’ve experienced the love & connection that takes place on our week long exchange. I can’t wait to return & see the smiling faces of the kids I’ve built connections with over the years, and watch the growth of our new members experiencing the power of Movement Exchange for their first, second, or third time. Move to Change!"
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Nashalah has been a radiant source of love and light during the past 2 exchanges and we're so happy she has returned from studying abroad in Australia to join us for her third time and lead the chapter through her year at UCI!
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09/13/2019

One day left before we're in Panama! We have two more MovExperts to introduce to ya'll ✨
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"Hello! My name is Alyssa Muller and I will be returning to Panama this year for my third time! After going on the exchange for the first time in 2017 I knew that coming home, I wanted to continue spreading my love for dance in our local communities and strive to go back to Panama for as long as I could. I served as our chapter president this past year and worked hard to form bonds with nonprofits in the surrounding area so we could teach dance to children everywhere! I'm so excited to pass the baton on and see what Movement Exchange does in the upcoming year!"
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09/12/2019

Meet our next second timer, Jerica Tan 😍
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"My name is Jerica Tan and I graduated from UCI this past June with a BFA in Dance Performance and a BA in Education Sciences. I've always loved working with children and seeing how dance really brings a community together. I had the amazing opportunity to go to Panama in the summer of 2017 and I loved it so much that I needed to go a second time! I'm so excited to return to the kids and make more fun memories!"
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We're so happy Jerica is returning to Panama with us! 2 more days!!
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09/12/2019

Two more days! Introducing a Movement Exchange second timer, Cayla Flagg!
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"Hi! My name is Cayla Flagg and I’m a third year double major in dance and psychology. I can’t wait to return to the place that changed my view of dance, the place that demonstrated to me the community dance has the ability to facilitate, and the humanity behind all dancing. This year, I want to give back to the people who inspired me so much and reestablish those important connections we made last summer with young dancers."
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We are lucky to have Cayla join us again for another year of dance and movement 💃
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09/11/2019

Another day another dance diplomat! Introducing Donny Chen, incoming second year about to embark on his first exchange!
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"I joined Movement Exchange because as the name implied, I wanted to share my movement with others and learn from other dancers. I want be able to connect with non-dancers and share this gift of dance to others. I believe that dance has an energy that uplifts ones spirit, and I want to uplift everyone's spirit."
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We're so grateful to have had Donny join our team this past year as he has stayed incredibly involved throughout the year, volunteering his time and energy to teach dance with several of our local partners in Orange County. If you're interested in sharing the gift of dance during the school year, find us at the Arts Involvement Fair, September 25th from 11:30am-1:30pm in front of the Claire Trevor Theatre 💃
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09/10/2019

Next up, introducing Aoi Aihara!
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"My name is Aoi Aihara. I am currently a junior dance major at UCI. I’ve had a big passion and love for dance since I was a little child. I also love playing with children, meeting new people, getting new experiences, traveling, and learning about other cultures. This will be my first Panama exchange and I am really excited!!!"
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Aoi worked as our fundraising chair and helped facilitate our very first Bend & Bonfire event 🔥 We're so excited to have Aoi on board for her first exchange!
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09/09/2019

With the exchange right around the corner, we’re going to kick off the week introducing our 2019 cohort! Meet Emma Andres

“I joined Movement Exchange because they allow children to develop their interests in the arts in a safe and nurturing environment. Growing up, the arts were very important to me because they allowed me to express myself fully; to live in a world of make-believe and tell the stories of myself and others. I believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn and grow in this way and that’s why I find Movement Exchange’s service so important and fulfilling.”

05/04/2019

Come out for our second to last Bend+Brew of the school year!

04/13/2019

Join us for our only Bend+Brew for the month of April THIS SUNDAY 4/14 from 10:30-11:30 at Noble Ale Works!

03/21/2019

REMINDER: GET IN YOUR EXCHANGE APPLICATION!

due this Friday at 11:59pm :)

This application is open to all majors. Due: Friday March 22nd, 2019 at 11:59pm. If you have further questions regarding this trip please go to: movementexchanges.org or e-mail us at [email protected].