THE ADTC MANIFESTO

"Life is just a dance. You are the dancer and you are the dance."

                                                                                                    ~ Very Wise Person

We are a company inspired by and created for strong girls. Tune into the latest "reality" show, take a stroll down the aisles at a girls' clothing store, or pick up the latest edition of a teen magazine and you'll get a taste of what girls are up against every day. From "wink, wink" and "eye candy" slogans emblazoned across Abercrombie & Fitch thongs to in-your-face advertising billboards portraying young women in comprimising positions, the messages girls get about their bodies, sexuality, and about each other are at best harmful and degrading.

At ADTC, girls have a unique opportunity to shed some of this unnecessary psychological "weight" they've accumulated from living in our harsh world. At ADTC, girls find a place where they aren't bombarded by media images that tell them to be skinnier, wear makeup, and dress for boys. ADTC is a tight-knit, all-girl community where girls feel safe to reconnect with the authentic "selves" so many have difficulty holding on to during the school year.

We know that girls aren't the problem and that programs designed just to raise "self-esteem", or in some way fix girls aren't sustainable solutions to the cultureal dilemmas they face daily. That is why our summer team is trained to empower girls - to embody, model & teach our sixteen character values, or "manifesto in action." These values support girls as they become critical thinkers & leaders - as they work together to create a better world for one another.

Together, let's shed some weight this summer so we can get a better picture of our "selves."

~ Lindsey Fadner, ADTC Owner & Founder

ADTC Character Values - Our Manifesto in Action!

• The Four A's - Attention, Acceptance, Appreciation, Allowing
• The Four D's - Desire, Decision, Discipline, Dedication
• The Four T's - Truth, Trust, Teamwork, Teach
• The Four C's - Community, Courage, Creativity, Compassion