Epiphany Dance Arts will perform at Art in Motion – ACS Benefit November 14, 2015

PLANO, Texas - Nov. 4, 2015 - PRLog -- Art in Motion, Moving to a Cure will be held Saturday, November 14, 2015, 7:00pm at the Noah Event Center in Plano, TX and will benefit The American Cancer Society.  The annual event will be a little different this year as it will be a browsing opportunity to preview various art groups, one of which is Epiphany Dance Arts, while grazing the hor’dourves.  The evening will begin at 7:00pm and because of the format, a limited number of tickets will be sold.

Founded by Artistic Director Melissa DeGroat, Epiphany Dance Arts believes art should illuminate a glimpse of something beyond ourselves—something sacred.  Creating and performing unique DanceArt, Epiphany Dance Art is a modern dance and contemporary ballet fusion.  Classes for professional, pre-professional dancers and college students are offered as open classes, master classes and residencies.  DanceArt is used to reach the community through workshops, lectures and classes designed to bring hope and appreciation for dance into people’s lives.

For a preview of Epiphany Dance Arts, visit YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA23ulAYQE4).


Allison Woodford, Chair for the event says, “Epiphany Dance Arts is an amazing group which exhibits the artistic expression many with cancer still dream of.  The flawless movement expressed by the dancers is magical and mesmerizing.”

Journey into an interactive night filled with lights, sound, movement, artistry and glitz as you enjoy a variety of food and beverages in a cocktail party-like setting. Prepare to be mesmerized by the creativity of musicians, movement performers and visual artists chosen to intrigue and inspire your senses.  Numerous local art groups will perform through out the evening showcasing each individual expression of artistic ability.  Survivors and caretakers of various types of cancer will present throughout the evening their experiences and share highlights of their journey.

Join Art In Motion – Moving to a Cure, an evening benefiting the American Cancer Society in Plano on Saturday, November 14^th.  Tickets may be purchased at Art In Motion (http://gala.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=69561&pg=entry).  Individual tickets start at $75 and direct donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Sponsorships may be purchased at various levels.  Packages range from $10,000 to $500, and more information is available at Art In Motion (http://gala.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=69561&pg=entry).  All sponsorship commitments must be in American Cancer Society offices by October 14,2015 to ensure recognition in printed program.

For questions or more information about Art in Motion – Moving to a Cure or to serve as a volunteer for other Collin County events contact Katherine Espinoza of the American Cancer Society at Katherine.Espinoza@cancer.org (mailto:renee.corley@cancer.org) and 214-819-1265.

About Art in Motion
Art in Motion is an event to benefit the American Cancer Society.  Numerous events are held through out the year as fundraisers to help find a cure for various cancers and support those afflicted by this horrible disease.  The American Cancer Society is supported by donations from corporations and individuals and through events such as this event – Art in Motion, Moving to a Cure.  For more information about the Art in Motion, Moving to a Cure, visit Art in Motion (http://gala.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=69561&pg=entry), Facebook / Art in Motion – Moving to a Cure.

About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress nearly 14 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We're finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org/fight.