February 2010: Creative Collaboration  - Partnership in Arts

From 22 to 26 of February in Cluj, Romania, four young professionals from Karin Dom were trained in dance for people with disabilities. The seminar was organized under the project M.A.D. - Mixed Abilities Dance of the British Council Creative Collaboration Programme, in which Karin Dom is a partner. Leading role played the team of StopGAP Dance Company, consisting of dancers with and without physical and learning disabilities. Little People Association, Romania and Albanian Dance Theater Company also took part.
For a week the international group developed their skills in an integrated dance - a style that allows people with disabilities to dance with equal technique and creativity. Participants had the opportunity to test the therapeutic effect of the dance, which unlocks the artistic potential and provokes the imagination. Integrated dance contributes to carrying out physical and emotional contact, building trust in your partner, acquiring confidence and self esteem. The dance allows for the expression of people with disabilities and promotes their social inclusion.

Exciting week ended with a conference and professional performance of StopGAP. We look forward to welcome the British dancers at Karin Dom at the end of March, when the training of our team will continue.

December 2009: Karin Dom Chrismtas Party

On 12th of December Karin dom children and team had a double celebration of the forthcoming Christmas  and the first fluffy snow in Varna. At the party, organized at the Festival and Congress center in Varna, musical greetings to Karin dom children and their parents were performed by the children from the Education center “The Little prince” and “Anton Straschimirov” school pipe band. Karin dom children proudly presented what they learned trough the year with artistic performances and dances. With the support of Piccadilly, Avtotraid – Plovdiv and Interservice Uzunov Santa gladden the children with special goodies and Christmas presents.

Tasty treats for all participants - wonderful cakes and sweets were provided by Costa Coffee, Ambelino pastry and Tabiet restaurants.

We thank ALL for the joyful celebration!

October 2009: Karin Dom Successfully Finished Project Funded by Open Society Institute

On September 30^th 2009 Karin Dom finished working on the project Best Practices for Early Intervention for Children with Intellectual Disabilities – Phase 2. As part of the project the staff was trained in different techniques for working with children with intellectual disabilities from foreign and local consultants.

In a 6-week period team of lecturers from Karin Dom shared their hands-on experience and knowledge with parents and professionals working with children with special needs from 10 Bulgarian towns. The 208 people trained came from day-care centres, special kindergartens, resource centres and special schools.

August 2009: A Jubilee: Two Beautiful Evenings

On 1st of April 2009 His Excellency Mr. Ivan Stancioff turned 80. Now, in the summer 30 family members gathered for his anniversary and all together dedicated the celebration to the mission for which the jubilee has been continuously working - Karin Dom centre for children with special needs.

Mr. Stancioff and the team of Karin Dom organized two cultural events in support to Karin Dom.

On 2nd of August 2009 in the amphitheater in Karin Dom's garden all guests enjoyed Eastern Orthodox chant, authentic Bulgarian folklore songs and Bulgarian Renaissance music performed by ensemble Yulangelo. An exhibition of photographs was also presented named “From Chichen Itsa to Ushuaia, A Traveler in South America of Miro Nankov from Adventure+ travel agency.

On 4th of August in Boris Georgiev Art Gallery in Varna Ivan Stancioff welcomed his friends and the media to an exhibition presenting the works of Marion Mitchel Stancioff "Graphics and Symbolism" and Ivo Hadzhimishev "At Henry Moore 1980". The exhibition was opened by Hristo Dipchikov: Director of National Art School in Varna.

All proceeds from the events were granted to Karin Dom Centre.