Ridgefield High School junior and Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance (RCD) student Eve Aronow has won first place in the Hudson Valley Human Rights & Holocaust Commission (HVHHC) contest for her original choreography, which sheds light on global social justice issues. This prestigious recognition is a proud moment for both Eve and the Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance, which has supported the Commission’s initiatives for nearly a decade.
Eve’s award-winning choreography is a powerful tribute to Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi’s efforts to end child labor in mica mining. Her piece, set to “Do You Realize??” by The Flaming Lips, explores the stark contrast between beauty and the harsh exploitation faced by child miners, while celebrating the resilience of young people working to overcome these conditions.
The Hudson Valley Human Rights & Holocaust Commission, formerly the Somers Holocaust Memorial Commission, recently expanded its mission beyond Holocaust education to promote fundamental human rights and combat injustice on a broader scale. The Commission’s President, Steven Waldinger, emphasizes the importance of honoring young leaders like Eve for their creative advocacy in social justice, inspiring others to take a stand.
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Join RCD and the Commission on November 20 to support Eve and others working to advance justice and human rights in our communities.