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City of Dallas commission hears presentation from Orizon about refugee-focused dance programming
Summary
At its June 12 meeting the City of Dallas Arts and Culture Advisory Commission heard a community-spotlight presentation from Orizon, led by Michaela Tillett, describing culturally specific dance classes, mentorship and work with refugee youth at the Northwest Community Center and asking for help finding a residency and funding.
The City of Dallas Arts and Culture Advisory Commission on June 12, 2025 heard a community-spotlight presentation from Orizon, an arts program led by Michaela Tillett, about culturally grounded dance instruction and mentorship aimed at refugees and youth.
Orizon founder Michaela Tillett told commissioners the group has worked in Dallas for several years and is now seeking a residency where it can expand programs for refugee children and preserve cultural traditions. Tillett said a recent residency at the Northwest Community Center brought together young people from roughly 24 African countries and that students spent hours at the center connecting with the music and languages of their home countries. She said the group’s immediate goal is to find a stable site to continue that…
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