"What is the name of this dance company,

Siza?"

• Pronounced see-zuh
• lyndSI ZApata (Artistic Director / Choreographer)
• "Si" is also "yes" in Spanish.
  • The word "yes" is an underrated word if you think about it. We use "yes" to give an affirmative response, or as a response to someone addressing one or otherwise trying to attract one's attention. This all felt very appropriate towards our mission.
• Za, comes from the first two letters of the surname Zapata.
  • So? For those who may be unaware, the surname Zapata is a popular one in the Latino community, especially in the Mexican community. Emiliano Zapata was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution in the state of Morelos, and the inspiration of the agrarian movement called Zapatismo.
• In a sense: Yes to Revolution.
   

"Why do you need $7,500?" 

The Nitty Gritties of Bare Bones

• Space to rehearse costs $30/hour
  • We will be rehearsing 2 hrs/week
  • =$60 a week
  • $60/wk for 8 months = $1,920

• We have 8, fierce, strong, unique movers.
  • Ideally, dancers will be paid $10/hr of rehearsal
  • We will be rehearsing 2 hrs/week
  • Paying 8 dancers/week = $160
  • Paying 8 dancers/8 months = approx $5,120
• Money to be distributed for collaborators = approx $460
  
      $1,920
  + $5,120
  + 460
  = $7,500
   

Challenges

Building a dance company from the ground up is no easy feat. There's the schedule of the dancers, finding affordable and healthy space to rehearse, that space's availability, applying for performances opportunities, creating our own opportunities. However, these are all very manageable with hard work, communication and compromise.

It is when we talk about finances that we hit our wall. Paying for space, dancers, collaborators, application fees, and should we have the privilege to perform, this will also cost a pretty penny.

We feel optimistic that $7,500 is a goal we can reach, but we can't do it without your help! Whether you can donate $5 or $500, we want to show our gratitude. From thank you notes to complimentary tickets, posters to season passes. Check out the perks you can receive!
 

"Listen, a cup of coffee isn't even in my budget these days."

Other Ways You Can Help

Some just can't contribute, and we are sensitive to that, but that doesn't mean they can't help!

• Social media is such a powerful tool! Using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter...whatever you have, you have the power to share this IndieGoGo page or video with your  folks.