GUIRAUD-MCDONALD
CULTURAL EXCHANGE INC.
CULTURAL EXCHANGE INC.
| A WORD TO GREET YOU Sharing art is sharing love, Art is love, Beauty and Assurance Tolerance Freedom Peace with yourself and others How can one resist laughing or smiling when Bill Cosby is performing? How can any one stays insensitive to Aliyah’s voice, singing? How can anybody ignore Michael Jackson’s phenomenal existence? Art makes history and gives meaning to life. Don’t be outdone, join in and dance Rose Marie Guiraud President/Director of GMCE © 2004 GMCE |
The Guiraud McDonald Cultural Exchange Inc. (GMCE), which was created in 1999, is a
not-for-profit corporation and one of the key players in the artistic, creative, and
educational lives of school districts in New York, the Tri-State area, and the Eastern
United States. In addition GMCE also operates a cultural exchange program between
Africa and the United States.
The Mission of GMCE
GMCE's mission is to promote cross-cultural awareness by creating an on-going training
program with a comprehensive strategy of teaching African traditional and professional
dance, its history, music, percussion and performing arts.
The GMCE addresses the underlying needs of talented students, young adults, and
disadvantaged youth. This is done through a training strategy that promotes professional
skills, which lead to economic independence and major contributions to society.
In GMCE's strategy the techniques used in African traditional and professional dance, its
history, music, percussion and performing arts, African textiles, drum making, arts, crafts,
and design are explored . This includes workshops, performing and providing travel to
Africa and throughout the USA for students enrolled in the cultural exchange program.
GMCE has presented workshops, performances, classes and lectures extensively
throughout the USA since it's creation in 1999 and continues ongoing collaboration with
institutions to develop and promote outreach through the programs that it offers.
not-for-profit corporation and one of the key players in the artistic, creative, and
educational lives of school districts in New York, the Tri-State area, and the Eastern
United States. In addition GMCE also operates a cultural exchange program between
Africa and the United States.
The Mission of GMCE
GMCE's mission is to promote cross-cultural awareness by creating an on-going training
program with a comprehensive strategy of teaching African traditional and professional
dance, its history, music, percussion and performing arts.
The GMCE addresses the underlying needs of talented students, young adults, and
disadvantaged youth. This is done through a training strategy that promotes professional
skills, which lead to economic independence and major contributions to society.
In GMCE's strategy the techniques used in African traditional and professional dance, its
history, music, percussion and performing arts, African textiles, drum making, arts, crafts,
and design are explored . This includes workshops, performing and providing travel to
Africa and throughout the USA for students enrolled in the cultural exchange program.
GMCE has presented workshops, performances, classes and lectures extensively
throughout the USA since it's creation in 1999 and continues ongoing collaboration with
institutions to develop and promote outreach through the programs that it offers.
GMCE EVENTS and News 2007 - 2008
-Ms. Guiraud Was recently invited to perform at the Bronx Public Libray for a
special presentation of African Culture on February 2nd 2008.
-From February 24th through 29th - Ms Guiraud and The Guirivoires Dance Theatre
Company will present workshops and performances for the Lancaster, PA Public schools
- GMCE is Proud to announce the Edition of Volume 1 Of The Rhythms of the Ballets of
Rose Marie Guiraud and Les Guirivoires Dance Company Volume 1: Entitled Rose Marie
Guiraud THE LEGACY.
GMCE PAST EVENTS
In 2005 EDEC of Cote D'Ivoire had the joy of celebrating the victory of Rose
Marie Guiraud's daughter, Marie Lyne Guiraud-McDonald as the winner of the
Great Talent Contest "Passionaria" that took place in the fall of 2005, Sponsored
by Orange C.I. , with the collaboration of Event Entertainment, and the Premier
television station of Cote D'Ivoire, (RTI).
WEST AFRICAN DANCE AND PERCUSSION CLASSES
AT LEHMAN COLLEGE DANCE LAB Taught by Rose Marie Guiraud
In April 2006 Ms Guiraud will started an ongoing series of West African Dance Classes
and Performances at the Lehman College Dance Lab on the Lehman college campus.
The Classes will be on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6 to 8PM. All are invited.
OTHER WORKSHOPS PRESENTED BY GMCE
In March 2006 GMCE collaborated with Bronx Community College Dept of Dance in an
African Dance Workshop lecture/class project that will feature GMCE founder Rose
Marie Guiraud and culminate in performance by BCC’s students. For info contact
BCC Dept. of Dance. Director is Ms Sue Moss.
2005
- Dance and drum classes at St Simon Stock School in the Bronx New York where we
offered to Bronx community students;
- Several Presentations for the Black Catholic Caucus
- Presentations in collaboration with MindBuiders Inc at Con Edison Auditorium and the
Bronx Museum.
- Collaboration with the Bronx Borough President, Mr. Adolfo Carrion in the Annual
Bronx day parade;
- Presented workshops and performances for the Lancaster, PA Public schools and
most recently the Pennsylvania Guidance Counselors Association’s 50th Anniversary
conference;
- Presentations at The HUDSON RIVER ARTS FESTIVAL in Poughkeepsie, NY.
- The World Aids Day Recognition At the Jacobi Medical Center, Presided By Adolfo
Carrion Jr. and Senator Ruben Diaz Sr.
2006
- The School High School of Contemporary Arts in the Bronx for Black History Month.
- Presentation for FAWAN (Federation des Associations We en Amerique Du nord)
-Rose Marie Guiraud and Emmett McDonald with the Lehman College Jazz Orchestra
directed by Mr. Bob Stewart. for Black History Month
GMCE Classes
WEST AFRICAN DANCE AND PERCUSSION CLASSES
Taught by Rose Marie Guiraud
LEHMAN COLLEGE DANCE LAB
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West -
Bronx, NY 10468
Beginning April 25th 2006
Weekly schedule:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8pm African Dance
All Levels: Beginning – Intermediate –
Advanced - Professional
Directions:
By Car: From the Deegan Expressway - Exit at Van Cortlandt Park
South, follow signs. From the Henry Hudson Parkway
- Exit at Moshulu Parkway, follow signs.
By Train: The IRT No. 4 or the IND D line to Bedford Park Station,
the Lehman College campus is a short 3 to 5-minute, well-lit walk
to the west. It's only 35 minutes from Manhattan.
By Bus: Bronx BX2, 10, 22, and 28; Liberty lines BxM4A or 4B from
Manhattan; Westchester 20 or 20X buses from White Plains,
Hartsdale, Scarsdale; and the No. 4 from Yonkers.
For information & Registration call: GMCE tel: (718) 562 – 8656
E. Mail: register@guiraudmredec.org
GMCE’S CULTURAL EXCHANGE TRAVEL PROGRAM
Since more than three decades, the success of Ecole de Danse et
d’Echange Culturel (EDEC) has helped to establish a strong collaboration with many artistic institutions
throughout the world. From Africa to Europe, Asia and America. This ongoing international collaboration with
GMCE continues to flourish today.
* Download Cultural Exchange Voyage Application Form:
-Ms. Guiraud Was recently invited to perform at the Bronx Public Libray for a
special presentation of African Culture on February 2nd 2008.
-From February 24th through 29th - Ms Guiraud and The Guirivoires Dance Theatre
Company will present workshops and performances for the Lancaster, PA Public schools
- GMCE is Proud to announce the Edition of Volume 1 Of The Rhythms of the Ballets of
Rose Marie Guiraud and Les Guirivoires Dance Company Volume 1: Entitled Rose Marie
Guiraud THE LEGACY.
GMCE PAST EVENTS
In 2005 EDEC of Cote D'Ivoire had the joy of celebrating the victory of Rose
Marie Guiraud's daughter, Marie Lyne Guiraud-McDonald as the winner of the
Great Talent Contest "Passionaria" that took place in the fall of 2005, Sponsored
by Orange C.I. , with the collaboration of Event Entertainment, and the Premier
television station of Cote D'Ivoire, (RTI).
WEST AFRICAN DANCE AND PERCUSSION CLASSES
AT LEHMAN COLLEGE DANCE LAB Taught by Rose Marie Guiraud
In April 2006 Ms Guiraud will started an ongoing series of West African Dance Classes
and Performances at the Lehman College Dance Lab on the Lehman college campus.
The Classes will be on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6 to 8PM. All are invited.
OTHER WORKSHOPS PRESENTED BY GMCE
In March 2006 GMCE collaborated with Bronx Community College Dept of Dance in an
African Dance Workshop lecture/class project that will feature GMCE founder Rose
Marie Guiraud and culminate in performance by BCC’s students. For info contact
BCC Dept. of Dance. Director is Ms Sue Moss.
2005
- Dance and drum classes at St Simon Stock School in the Bronx New York where we
offered to Bronx community students;
- Several Presentations for the Black Catholic Caucus
- Presentations in collaboration with MindBuiders Inc at Con Edison Auditorium and the
Bronx Museum.
- Collaboration with the Bronx Borough President, Mr. Adolfo Carrion in the Annual
Bronx day parade;
- Presented workshops and performances for the Lancaster, PA Public schools and
most recently the Pennsylvania Guidance Counselors Association’s 50th Anniversary
conference;
- Presentations at The HUDSON RIVER ARTS FESTIVAL in Poughkeepsie, NY.
- The World Aids Day Recognition At the Jacobi Medical Center, Presided By Adolfo
Carrion Jr. and Senator Ruben Diaz Sr.
2006
- The School High School of Contemporary Arts in the Bronx for Black History Month.
- Presentation for FAWAN (Federation des Associations We en Amerique Du nord)
-Rose Marie Guiraud and Emmett McDonald with the Lehman College Jazz Orchestra
directed by Mr. Bob Stewart. for Black History Month
GMCE Classes
WEST AFRICAN DANCE AND PERCUSSION CLASSES
Taught by Rose Marie Guiraud
LEHMAN COLLEGE DANCE LAB
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West -
Bronx, NY 10468
Beginning April 25th 2006
Weekly schedule:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8pm African Dance
All Levels: Beginning – Intermediate –
Advanced - Professional
Directions:
By Car: From the Deegan Expressway - Exit at Van Cortlandt Park
South, follow signs. From the Henry Hudson Parkway
- Exit at Moshulu Parkway, follow signs.
By Train: The IRT No. 4 or the IND D line to Bedford Park Station,
the Lehman College campus is a short 3 to 5-minute, well-lit walk
to the west. It's only 35 minutes from Manhattan.
By Bus: Bronx BX2, 10, 22, and 28; Liberty lines BxM4A or 4B from
Manhattan; Westchester 20 or 20X buses from White Plains,
Hartsdale, Scarsdale; and the No. 4 from Yonkers.
For information & Registration call: GMCE tel: (718) 562 – 8656
E. Mail: register@guiraudmredec.org
GMCE’S CULTURAL EXCHANGE TRAVEL PROGRAM
Since more than three decades, the success of Ecole de Danse et
d’Echange Culturel (EDEC) has helped to establish a strong collaboration with many artistic institutions
throughout the world. From Africa to Europe, Asia and America. This ongoing international collaboration with
GMCE continues to flourish today.
* Download Cultural Exchange Voyage Application Form:
| GMCE ADMINISTRATION Board of Directors Rose Marie Guiraud - President Emmett O. McDonald - Treasurer/Secretary Paul Weber - Legal Counsel Advisors Denise Jefferson Fern Caulker Adrienne Myers Art Waber GMCE Administration Founder/Executive/Managing Dir./Education Program Dir. ROSE MARIE GUIRAUD Publicity / Marketing/Administrative Assistant Emmett O. McDonald Educational/Artistic Dir. Assistant Anthony Craig Cultural Exchange Coordinator Rose Marie Guiraud Fundraising Director/Public Relations Carol Le Fever Consultants Volunteers and Students Workers Accountant Administrative Assistants Tonya Conrad Yvonne Dompierre Daralyn Adams Audio Visual Jamel Cherry Yao Kouadio Mamadou Kone Nethia Heywood Dwight Chamblin Dara 2195 Grand Concourse #6B Bronx, New York 10453 Tel: 718-562-8656 Fax: 347-879-6766 E-mail: info@guiraudmredec.org (Pardon our appearance!!! Web-site under construction) |
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