This spring, we invite you to Stand with Dancewave to ensure that youth, regardless of financial capacity, are granted access to transformative and socially-conscious dance education.

Our mission is to provide free and flexible annual tuition to 25 youth from under-resourced communities to join the Dancewave Company program, a year-long, pre-professional dance training program that couples rigorous training with artistic development and performance opportunities.

Our training embraces student-centered learning and positive youth development, providing young artists with unrivaled mentorship. Renowned NYC choreographers guide students through Social and Emotional Learning-focused dance education, empowering them to pursue college and careers in the arts as emboldened artist citizens.

You can ensure that no youth is left without access to life-changing dance education by:

Purchasing a ticket to attend Dancewave’s Spring Celebration performance event on June 4th
Paying it forward by subsidizing a ticket for a low-income student and/or family
Sponsoring Dancewave’s Spring Celebration performance event at a level that suits your needs
Peer-fundraising via Facebook, Instagram, Givebutter, or another platform
Asking your employer to match your donation
Purchasing a print or bidding on an original painting by artist Michael James Freedman.

100% of proceeds will help sustain our commitment to reprioritizing students based on drive, dedication, and passion rather than financial ability.

Stand With Dancewave 2022

By Dancewave

Stand With Dancewave 2022

Championing equitable access to dance education

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