In addition to performing, Javier has brought the artistry and vocabulary of Dzul Dance to others through professional workshops and youth outreach programs in the Virgin Islands, Mexico, South America, Europe, Canada and the United States.
Youth and community outreach are a vital part of Javier’s vision as an artist, teacher and creator. Javier and his company use dance and aerial arts as a tool for young people from diverse backgrounds to confront their future with security, confidence, strength and positivity.
Dzul Dance and Mexico
The Campeche Youth Initiative is a project of Dzul Dance in collaboration with the Government of the State of Campeche and the Institute of Culture. These organizations are committed to providing youth with opportunities to experience artistic creation, the creative process and performance in order to enhance their individual development and stimulate their artistic potential. This program has enabled young dancers from Mexico to travel, perform and study in New York and has created opportunities for them as professional dancers in Mexico.
In October 2008 the Campeche Youth Initiative project was accepted to be part of the Performing the World Conference in NYC, an event that brings together artists, activists, community organizers, researchers, youth workers, psychologists and educators from 27 different countries. The annual conference is sponsored by the All Stars Project and the Eastside Institute for Psychotherapy. The conference offers numerous performances, lectures, films, workshops and networking opportunities.
Because of the success of the Campeche Youth Initiative Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes (CONACULTA) of Mexico and the Government of Campeche awarded Javier dzul full funding to create La Compania de Danza Contemporanea del Estado de Campeche. The dance and aerial company has been performing and touring in festivals throughout Mexico since Javier founded the company in 2009.
In 2010 Dzul Dance and the Institute of Culture established an annual scholarship program that secures funding and visas
for members of La Compania de Danza to study with and perform with Dzul Dance for two months in NYC.
Dzul Dance and the All Stars Project
Dzul has been involved with the All Stars project since 2008. The All Stars is an organization dedicated to the development of poor and minority youth through a performance based model. In the past three years Javier Dzul and his company have been involved with several of the organization’s leading programs including Youth Onstage, All Stars Talent Show Network, Castillo Theater, Development School for Youth and Dr. Lenora Fulani’s UX program for community development. In 2011 Javier Dzul received the All Stars’ PHAT Friend Award; an award given by young people to NYC’s unsung heroes. The award recognizes those adults who serve as community role models and leaders, supporting the growth and development of today’s youth.
Other educational outreach includes:
Arena Ballet School (Switzerland)
Bertha C Boschulte Middle School (USVI)
Colegio Nacional de Danza (Mexico)
Millbrook School (New York)
Universidad de Veracruz (Mexico)
Boys & Girls Harbor Dance Conservatory of Harlem
Cisne Negro at Emproart (Brazil)
Cancun International American School (Mexico)
Festival Santiago de Queretaro (Mexico)
Global Impact Group (Mexico)
Banff Centre for the Arts (Canada)