Check made out to order   Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre
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P.O. Box 438038
Chicago, IL 60643

<div style="overflow:hidden;visibility:visible;direction:ltr;width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5"><div style="direction:ltr;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5"><div style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(93, 19, 14);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><p style="box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit !important;width:auto !important;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:left;margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5"><span fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit">2025 marks our 92nd year as one of Illinois’s oldest African American dance schools. Founded in 1933 by Sammy Vashon Dyer, the Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre began with a mission to provide affordable, high-quality dance training in Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics, and Jazz. Today, our curriculum honors that legacy while expanding to include Hip Hop, Afro-fusion, Tot classes, musical theater, and adult programs.</span></p></div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(93, 19, 14);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><p style="box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit !important;width:auto !important;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:left;margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5"><span fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit">We’ve been a cornerstone for creativity and inclusivity in the Bronzeville community, offering over 10 months of diverse classes each year for beginners to semi-professionals. Every student, from toddlers to adults, experiences the joy of self-expression and the discipline of dance in a supportive, nurturing environment.</span></p></div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(93, 19, 14);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><p style="box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit !important;width:auto !important;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:left;margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5"><span fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit">Your generous donation will help us sustain this legacy. Contributions will fund performance venues, operating expenses, tuition scholarships and ensuring our students continue to thrive. Together, we can keep this historic institution thriving for the next generation, building toward a centennial celebration of dance and community.</span></p></div><div style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(93, 19, 14);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><p style="box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit !important;width:auto !important;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:left;margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5"><span fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit">Please help us preserve the art and tradition of African American dance.  Join us in celebrating 100 years!</span></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit !important;width:auto !important;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:left;margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5"><br /></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;color:inherit !important;width:auto !important;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:left;margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5"><a href="https://sammydyeronline.org/?ref=zeffy" style="box-sizing:inherit;text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto" target="_blank">Sammy Dyer Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SammyDyerSchooloftheTheatre/" style="box-sizing:inherit;text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto" target="_blank">Sammy Dyer Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sammy_dyer_school/" style="box-sizing:inherit;text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto" target="_blank">Sammy Dyer Instagram</a></p></div></div><div style="direction:ltr;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5"><br /></div></div>

<p style="width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5">Dear <span data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name</span>,</p><p style="width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px;line-height:1.5"><strong style="font-weight:700;box-sizing:inherit">Thank you for your generous support of the Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre.</strong> Your contribution is helping us sustain a <strong style="font-weight:700;box-sizing:inherit">nearly century-old legacy</strong> of bringing high-quality, affordable dance education to students of all ages and skill levels.</p><p style="margin:0px;line-height:1.5">With your help, we can continue to provide performance opportunities, costumes, scholarships, and a nurturing environment where creativity and self-expression thrive. Your donation is an investment in preserving the rich traditions of African-American dance and ensuring the next generation has access to this transformative art form.</p><p style="margin:0px;line-height:1.5">As we work toward our <strong style="font-weight:700;box-sizing:inherit">100-year milestone</strong>, we’re inspired by your commitment to keeping the arts alive in our community. Together, we can continue to shape confident, skilled dancers and celebrate the beauty of dance for years to come.</p><p style="margin:0px;line-height:1.5">Thank you for being a vital part of our story.</p><p style="margin:0px;line-height:1.5">With gratitude,</p><p style="margin:0px;line-height:1.5">Elaine Blair</p><p style="margin:0px;line-height:1.5"><strong style="font-weight:700;box-sizing:inherit">Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre</strong></p><p style="margin:0px;line-height:1.5">P.S. Stay connected with us! Follow our journey on social media or visit our website to see the impact of your support in action.</p><p style="width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5">Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our cause. This donation greatly helps our mission.<br /><br />If you would like to contribute further to our cause, contact us to become a volunteer or spread the word about our mission!</p><p style="width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5"><a href="https://www.sammydyeronline.org/" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">https://www.sammydyeronline.org/</a></p><p style="width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SammyDyerSchooloftheTheatre/" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">https://www.facebook.com/SammyDyerSchooloftheTheatre/</a></p><p style="width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sammy_dyer_school/" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">https://www.instagram.com/sammy_dyer_school/</a><br /><br /></p>

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    <p>Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for registering to fundraise for our cause. Your efforts will make a significant impact, and we are excited to have you as part of our fundraising team. 👏</p>
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<div><div><div><p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:auto !important;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:left;margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%"><span>2025 marks our 92nd year as one of Illinois’s oldest African American dance schools. Founded in 1933 by Sammy Vashon Dyer, the Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre began with a mission to provide affordable, high-quality dance training in Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics, and Jazz. Today, our curriculum honors that legacy while expanding to include Hip Hop, Afro-fusion, Tot classes, musical theater, and adult programs.</span></p></div><div><p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:auto !important;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:left;margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%"><span>We’ve been a cornerstone for creativity and inclusivity in the Bronzeville community, offering over 10 months of diverse classes each year for beginners to semi-professionals. Every student, from toddlers to adults, experiences the joy of self-expression and the discipline of dance in a supportive, nurturing environment.</span></p></div><div><p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:auto !important;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:left;margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%"><span>Your generous donation will help us sustain this legacy. Contributions will fund performance venues, operating expenses, tuition scholarships and ensuring our students continue to thrive. Together, we can keep this historic institution thriving for the next generation, building toward a centennial celebration of dance and community.</span></p></div><div><p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:auto !important;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:left;margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%"><span>Please help us preserve the art and tradition of African American dance.  Join us in celebrating 100 years!</span></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:auto !important;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:left;margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%"><br /></p><p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:auto !important;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;vertical-align:baseline;text-align:left;margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%"><a href="https://sammydyeronline.org/?ref=zeffy" target="_blank">Sammy Dyer Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SammyDyerSchooloftheTheatre/" target="_blank">Sammy Dyer Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sammy_dyer_school/" target="_blank">Sammy Dyer Instagram</a></p></div></div><div><br /></div></div>

Keep the Legacy Alive: Support Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre

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Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre

### Context Profile for Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre

#### 1. Organization Mission & Cause
The **Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre** is dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality dance training, particularly in African American dance forms. Founded in 1933 by Sammy Vashon Dyer, the organization aims to foster creativity and inclusivity within the Bronzeville community. Their mission emphasizes the importance of self-expression and discipline through dance, catering to a diverse range of students from toddlers to adults. The school celebrates its legacy while expanding its curriculum to include various dance styles, ensuring that it remains a cornerstone of the community for nearly a century.

#### 2. Type of Activities
- **Dance Classes**: Offers over 10 months of diverse classes in styles such as Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics, Jazz, Hip Hop, Afro-fusion, and musical theater.
- **Community Engagement**: Focuses on inclusivity and creativity, providing a nurturing environment for all skill levels.
- **Fundraising Campaigns**: Engages the community through campaigns like "Keep the Legacy Alive," aimed at sustaining operations and providing scholarships.
- **Performance Opportunities**: Supports students in showcasing their talents through performances.

#### 3. Tone of Voice
The tone of voice used by the Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre is **inspiring, friendly, and community-oriented**. The language is accessible and warm, aiming to create a sense of belonging and encouragement among students and supporters. Phrases like "experience the joy of self-expression" and "together, we can keep this historic institution thriving" reflect an uplifting and motivating tone.

#### 4. Emoji Usage
The organization does not appear to use emojis in their communications based on the scraped content from their website and recent campaigns. Their communication style remains formal and professional, focusing on clarity and the emotional resonance of their mission.

#### 5. Key Facts
- **Founded**: 1933
- **Location**: Bronzeville, Illinois
- **Scale**: Offers a wide range of classes for various age groups and skill levels.
- **Impact Metrics**: Celebrating 92 years of operation in 2025, with a strong emphasis on community involvement and student success.
- **Volunteer Information**: Specific volunteer opportunities are not detailed on the website, but the organization likely encourages community participation.

#### 6. Writing Guidelines
- **Style**: Use a friendly, encouraging tone that emphasizes community and inclusivity.
- **Language**: Avoid jargon; keep language simple and relatable to engage a broad audience.
- **Focus on Legacy**: Highlight the historical significance of the school and its impact on the community.
- **Call to Action**: Use motivating language to encourage donations and participation in events, emphasizing collective efforts to sustain the organization.
- **Personalization**: Incorporate personal touches in communications, such as addressing recipients by name in emails.

This context profile serves as a foundation for generating tailored content that aligns with the values and mission of the Sammy Dyer School of the Theatre, ensuring that communications resonate with their audience effectively.