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A Letter from Vera Passos 💜

Throughout my life, art has been a very powerful tool in my personal transformation. My art, my dance, allows me to share so many experiences in a global community. Each one of you reading this is a travel companion, who has supported me on this journey.

Inside of me, the idea of owning a cultural center has existed so my community has a space where they are welcomed and where their artistic education will be embraced and cultivated. In 2020, I courageously realized my dream of creating a cultural center in my hometown of Salvador, Bahia in the Dois de Julho neighborhood.

I said YES and Casa de Cultura SoMovimento was born!

Casa De Cultura SoMovimento’s mission is to provide an appropriate and accessible space for rich programming that includes dance and music classes, performances, choreographic seminars, rehearsal space, community engagement, and cultural exchanges. The staff must also be paid to provide the necessary infrastructure to make this beautiful cultural space function efficiently. Black artists in Bahia face constant political, social and financial challenges.

I am now in the process of raising $80,000 to become the owner of this property. With the support of Viver Brasil, we are launching the third year of the House That Vera Built. I am humbly and boldly asking you to once again donate to the campaign so that I can meet this year's goal of $20,000. This money directly supports my goal to own the property by 2026.

With your continued generosity, the seeds of transformation that I planted can continue to grow and together we will share my dream of owning the house. Your generous donation is significant, tax-deductible, and appreciated.TOGETHER we are Casa de Cultura SoMovimento!

MUITO OBRIGADO! THANK YOU!

ALWAYS LOVE AND FLOWERS,

Vera Passos

Co-Artistic Director, Viver Brasil Dance Company

Founder, Casa de Cultura Somovimento