To teach the art of dance to all, inspiring creativity and confidence.
Dance is a joyful, transforming experience for all ages, abilities and circumstances. It speaks to the spirit and invites exploration and purpose. The Dance Foundation, a non-profit located in downtown Homewood, has been engaging the Birmingham community through dance since 1975.The Dance Foundation’s unique approach to teaching inspires imaginative learning in young dancers and cultivates technique and artistry as they mature. Live music is an essential element to the experience for young children.
Almost 900 students, age one to adult, participate in The Dance Foundation’s studio classes and summer camps. Each studio has two-way glass that allows for parents to witness their child’s growth and discovery. Financial assistance is generously provided through community support to more than a dozen students in need each year. Through the Community Partnership Program, The Dance Foundation teaches an additional 1,000+ children each week at dozens of social service agencies, child care centers and schools throughout Birmingham. These children are very young, have special needs or are living in poverty. This program is generously supported by government, corporations, foundations and individuals. The Dance Foundation’s studio space and 100-seat theatre are also home to dozens of artists and arts organizations for classes, workshops, rehearsals and performance.