Heart of Dance - Give to the Max Day 2020

Omarion became a leader in his class for the first time, Campbell found a supportive community, and Shirley felt energized again – all thanks to partner dance, and friends like you. From Rumba to Respect, and Tango to Teamwork, Heart of Dance is changing the world through the joy of partner dance, and we need your help to continue dancing into the lives of others.

With your support this Give to the Max Day, we can survive these challenging times and get back to what we do best: breaking down barriers and helping people discover all they can be through partner dance. Bottom line? We need to raise $54,000 by the end of the year to provide our safe and effective virtual dance experiences to students and seniors in our community, and prepare for the future when we can safely dance in person together again.

Partner dance connects people. When you tackle the challenges of learning something new together, look someone in the eye, and share a laugh in a moment of awkwardness, a bond is formed. It takes just $84 to transform one life through partner dance – that’s only $7 per month. Your gift guarantees the healing power of dance will be accessible to the people in our community who need it most – fifth graders like Omarion and Campbell, and seniors like Shirley.

Whether learning from home or working from home, people young and old need the meaningful connection and spirited movement of partner dance more than ever. As school plans and safety guidelines continue to change – sometimes daily – many of our partners have put off offering Heart of Dance experiences until this spring. We’ve adapted to virtual life just as schools and businesses have, and we’re ready to dance again when you’re ready – helping people deepen connections with their peers, families, and world cultures, feel less isolated, and stay physically active.

Because of your generosity, together we will turn barriers into bridges and continue transforming lives, one student, one dance step at a time.