Mission To promote the arts in our community for the benefit of both the public and artists alike.
About us
Golden Lion Productions, Inc. (Arizona) officially gained its title when it became a non-profit organization in 2003. It was originally formed as a small group in the fall of 1999 by Helena Saraydarian (teacher-producer-choreographer) to help with the production of the first Celebration of Dance concert to be launched in the following year. When it was first formed the group was named AZ Dance Production Team and consisted of four industry professionals lead by Helena Saraydarian, with (Director/Choreographer) Dee Dee Wood, (Dancer/Actress) Gina Tleel, (dancer/teacher/choreographer) Abby Stewart-Reinoso, and a handful of wonderful volunteers.
The first Celebration of Dance concert was successfuly launched on April 25, 2000 at the historical Phoenix Theater to an enthusiastic and supportive audiance. In April 2009 marked the 10th anniversary of these concert series!
For the past eleven years Golden Lion Productions, Inc. has been presenting various events for the benefit of the local community. In addition to the annual Celebration of Dance concert series, various projects include; "Bravo" a song & dance challenge (2001-2003), "I was" an original play premiered in Sedona Arizona, workshops:"Dance-Drama" workshops, "L.A. Talent Agency" and "Dance & Music Industry" which included local and out-of-town guest speakers, Design & Sew Workshop (2010), and several other classes, workshops, and speaking engagements.
Projects are funded by donations made by the generouse individuals, tickets sales, workshops, performance and entry fees, merchendise sales, as well as grants when available.
We welcome any amount of donation to help with presenting these creative and educational projects. Donations go towards:
Production fund - helps with production cost; theater rental, technical team, independent contractors such as light designers, graphic artists, videographers etc., also used for program printing costs, flyers/posters, office supply, mailing etc. List available upon request.
Scholarship funds - helps pay for dancer's performance fee, and for young people who wish to attend workshops but financially are unable to.
Youth tickets - helps to pay and reserve seats for young people invited from local Arizona youth organizations to have the opportunity to attend concerts free of charge.
URGENT! With your help and support, we hope to present Celebration of Dance 2011. Please consider donating to the production fund to give us the opportunity to continue presenting this wonderful community event...
