Young Dance

A nonprofit organization

$40,169 raised by 129 donors

100% complete

$40,000 Goal

Young people continue to deal with mental and emotional struggles due to the impacts of social media, the pandemic, and other stresses. We see a lack of positive experiences for youth to integrate their bodies and minds through creative means. 

Mind:Body

At Young Dance, we believe that everyone can (and should!) dance. We teach the power of movement by nurturing an embodied practice, creative skills, and reflection to support young people and empower them in a shared space. We do this for dancers of all abilities and everyone grows because individual and collective needs are being met. 

“As a parent, I am trying to let (my child) know that it’s safe and important to be in his body, to feel and trust what that feels like. I see him come out of class all smiley and regulated, and it’s so clear he’s getting that message there…"

—Young Dance Parent


Give to Young Dance today and help transform lives through movement. 

ABOUT YOUNG DANCE

Since 1987, Young Dance has encouraged youth in our community to build body and spirit through dance. Our mission is to transform lives through movement. We are an inclusive community where creativity flourishes, and all are encouraged to aspire to artistic excellence.

OUR IMPACT

Young Dance serves over 800 youth each year, with over 300 people dancing in classes and the performing company at our home in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul. For every dancer who comes to the Young Dance studio for class, we reach 2 additional dancers through our Community Partnerships. We employ over 30 local Teaching Artists in our studio and Community Partnerships and 3 professional choreographers to work with our performing company.     

Blurry Group of Dancers next to the Young Dance logoPhoto by Blake Nellis 2023

GET INVOLVED                      

We need to raise $40,000 by the end of the year. You can help us to expand access to dance and decrease isolation. 

Your help builds capacity for Young Dance to reach more youth. Here are some ways your donation can make an impact:

  • $25        Supports communication to reach more dancers    
  • $250      Helps support extra staff in the dance classroom
  • $500      Creates an opportunity for Artist & Staff professional development
  • $1000    Provides scholarship support for young dancers

Will you contribute?

At Young Dance, learning to dance is more than just executing steps, it includes connecting physically and mentally with oneself and beyond. Thank you for helping every body dance!



Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Young Dance

Tax id (EIN)

41-1686416

Categories

Education

Address

655 FAIRVIEW AVE N
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104

Phone

612-423-3064

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