DANCE ARTS Makes Donation
DANCE ARTS Makes Donation
Performance Proceeds Went to HomeCare & Hospice Foundation
(L-R) Front row: Eleanor Fogle and Avvagaile Conklin. Back row: Marcia Gallineaux-Hubert, Cassandra Kelse (volunteer coordinator with HomeCare & Hospice), Sarah Negron (agency relations coordinator), and June Hilmey. Photo / DANCE ARTS
OLEAN - DANCE ARTS, located at 132 N. Union Street in Olean, offers classes for all ages ranging from acrobatics, jazz, ballet, pointe, tap, modern and musical theatre. The performance company holds a biennial dance performance, raising funds for HomeCare & Hospice Foundation. Since its first show in 1983, the proceeds from these performances have traditionally been donated to a nonprofit organization. This year’s event was held June 7th and 8th at the Olean High School auditorium.
“When we held the first performance, it was suggested that we donate a portion of the proceeds to a local nonprofit. What a wonderful idea - showcasing the dancers' talents to the community while also supporting a worthy cause,” stated Marcia Gallineaux-Hubert, DANCE ARTS owner.
Event volunteers and staff from HomeCare & Hospice also assisted in setting up and running the refreshment table after both performances. Sarah Negron, Agency Relations Coordinator added, “What a fantastic concept - our staff and volunteers helped with refreshments at the recital, and in return, our foundation received funds.”
The next DANCE ARTS Biennial event will be held June 2026. For more information on DANCE ARTS, please visit www.danceartsolean.com or call 716-307-6988.
HomeCare & Hospice Foundation supports charitable activities of Community Care of Western New York, dba HomeCare & Hospice (HCH). HCH encompasses a licensed home care program allowing patients with short-term needs or chronic conditions to remain in their own homes and a hospice program providing medical care and emotional support for patients and their families coping with a terminal illness. Both focus on quality of life. The organization helps maintain independence at home with compassion in communities throughout Allegany, Cattaraugus, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. For more information, please call 716-372-2106, visit homecare-hospice.org or email snegron@homecare-hospice.org.