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Esperanza Dance Project presents "PRAY: A Compilation of Hope" 2021 Esperanza Dance Project is a 501 (c) non-profit arts organization. Our mission is to eradicate stigma, secrecy and shame associated with surviving childhood sexual violence. This is a compilation video of original choreography and poetry by Esperanza's performing members. All photography by Larry Hanelin. Founder & Artistic Director: Beth Braun Video design and editing: Grace Rhyne Created for Take Back the Night Tucson, 2021 virtual edition. Please visit our website to learn more about Esperanza Dance Project, at www.esperanzadanceproject.org Instagram: @esperanzadanceaz

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"I don't Pray Anymore" Performed by Esperanza Dance Project Founder & Artistic Director: Beth Braun Music: "The Big Bang (Remix)" by Simon Collins Choreography: Beth Braun Videography: Riley Versfelt Esperanza Dance Project, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operating out of Tucson, Arizona, is a community-based collaboration that uses a multimedia dance performance to educate about the issue of childhood sexual violence and deliver a message of hope, strength and empowerment. Our mission is to eradicate stigma, secrecy and shame associated with surviving childhood sexual violence. This is a short section of a larger multimedia dance performance entitled "House of Hope". We do not own the rights to the music and intend no copyright infringement. Please visit our website for additional information, resources for survivors of sexual violence, and contact information. www.esperanzadanceproject.org Instagram: @esperanzadanceaz

Esperanza Dance Project Keynote Presentation, Redefining Safe Conference 2020. Presented by Child and Family Resources. Founder, Artistic Director: Beth Braun Assistant Artistic Director: Jessica Anguiano Assistant Executive Director: Grace Rhyne Board Members: Phyllis Braun, Carmen Hernandez, Shanna Kovach, Virginia Miller, Maricela Perez, Rene Valdez, Darrell Wilmore Company Members: Jessica Anguiano, Zoe Blair, Gabriella Chancay, Pancho Chaparro, Emberly Davis, Zoe DeFalco, Karina Kedansky, Rose Long, Abby Manrique, Maddy Mitchell, Helena Moomjian, Hayden Peskin-Owens, Grace Rhyne, Mary Spitzer, Anita Totillo, Samantha Transue, Tadeo Velasquez-Celaya, and Lily Waid Company Zoom Segment: Jessica Anguiano, Gabriella Chancay, Zoe DeFalco, Karina Kedansky, Rose Long, Abby Manrique, and Grace Rhyne Website Design, Curriculum Design, Video Editing: Grace Rhyne Documentary: “Esperanza: Finding Hope” by Riley Versfelt Video Footage: Riley Versfelt. Segments of “House of Hope” and “To Cry For You” Music: “Livkot Lecha” by Arik Einstein Photographs: by Larry Hanelin Choreography: Beth Braun www.esperanzadanceproject.org @esperanzadanceaz www.facebook.com/esperanzadanceproject

This short documentary explores the first year of Esperanza Dance Project. Esperanza brings hope to high school assemblies by tackling the issue of sexual abuse head on through the arts. Curriculum is provided prior to the show to prepare students and provide resources. Directed and produced by Bob Byars. Edited and produced by Garrett J Moldrem. Performance video by Alejandro Davalos.

This video is about the story of the Esperanza Dance Project and its work to spread awareness about childhood sexual violence and sexual assault.