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One World Dance is proud to present its 2025 Summer Intensive, a one-week program this August in New York City that brings together passionate young dancers ages 13–24 for a professional-level training in Ballet, Horton, Lyrical, Musical Theater, and West African. Held in one of NYC’s top professional studios and led by an incredible faculty, this is a transformative experience many young dancers dream of.

But dreams alone aren’t enough.

In the past few weeks, we’ve received heartfelt messages from talented students eager to join, but unable to afford the cost. We’ve had to turn some of them away, not for lack of passion or dedication, but because of financial barriers. That should never be the reason a dancer misses out on an opportunity like this.

With your help, we can change that.

Your donation will provide scholarships to students who deserve a chance, not just those who can afford it. Together, we can prove that access to high-level training and inspiration shouldn’t be a privilege, it should be earned through heart, talent, and the drive to grow.

Every dollar raised goes directly toward:

Student scholarships
Program costs

Our mission goes beyond the summer. Through One World Dance Foundation, we work year-round to support talented dancers who cannot afford access to elite-level training. Whether it’s a summer intensive, a pre-professional program, or ongoing mentorship, your donation helps open doors that can change a life.

💛 Why This Matters to Me

I grew up in Italy, a young girl who fell in love with dance before I even had the words to say what I wanted to become. Dance gave me freedom, confidence, and purpose.

Now, as a former dancer, teacher, choreographer, and mother living in the U.S., I see the arts from every angle. I'm raising two beautiful children in a multicultural home - Italian, Colombian, and American. Our life is filled with music, rhythm, and imagination. And yet, I see how incredibly expensive access to quality arts training has become, especially for families who don’t have privilege or connections.

I want my kids, and every child, to have access to the kind of training that builds confidence, joy, and possibility. But I also know how hard it is for families to afford it. That’s why this mission is so personal to me, because no child should be denied the chance to grow through the arts just because of money.

This Summer Intensive is more than a program. It’s a launchpad for connection, artistry, and self-belief. A place where young dancers from all walks of life can come together and say, “I belong here.”

Thank you for helping us make that possible.
Ada C., Founder of One World Dance Foundation https://www.oneworldance.com/

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One World Dance Foundation (EIN: 39-2189420) is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of Connecticut and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. All donations directly support our mission to provide scholarships, cultural exchange programs, training intensives, and community-based arts initiatives.

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