Ratifies up to $68,791 for Dimensions Dance Theatre dance classes at three schools

The district would pay Dimensions Dance Theatre up to $68,791 to teach cultural dance styles of the African Diaspora and world cultures at West Oakland Middle School, Burkhalter Elementary School and Bella Vista Elementary School, up to two days a week. Students would also perform at after-school showcases. The term began August 1, 2025, before this approval.

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Vendor / partner: Dimensions Dance Theatre · Oakland, CA
Action: New agreement
Category: Classroom & academic programs
Term: Aug 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026
This vote: $68,791
Schools: West Oakland Middle School, Burkhalter Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School
Funding: Expanded Learning Opportunities Programs
Resource / site: 2600-922
Vendor no.: 004778
Presented by: Chief Academic Officer
File: 25-1958 · agenda O.-22
Outcome: Adopted on the General Consent Report, Sep 10, 2025

Official text

Ratification by the Board of Education of a Services Agreement 2025-2026 by and between the District and Dimensions Dance Theatre, Oakland, CA, for the latter to provide cultural dance styles of the African Diaspora and world cultures that reflect students and families of West Oakland Middle School, Burkhalter Elementary School and Bella Vista Elementary School, serving up to 20 students per class at each campus, up to two days per week, for a minimum of an hour per class and work with students to demonstrate their abilities and skills during after school showcases in collaboration with the After School Program and school site leadership, via Community Schools and Student Services Department, for the period of August 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $68,791.00.

History

Sep 10, 2025 Adopted on the General Consent Report

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