Youth Dance Day
Youth Dance Day is an event dedicated to providing artistic opportunities to youth in the local community. Our Mission is to make dance accessible to ALL kids, regardless of experience and/or socioeconomic status. Youth Dance Day teaches participants that dance can be a healthy outlet for self-expression. In a crafted atmosphere of acceptance and safety, Youth Dance Day staff encourages students to explore the dance space independently and with peers.
Cost | $5 Age | All ages and abilities
You are welcome to come and go as you please. All that is asked is to wear something you can move in. No specific shoes are necessary, socks and bare feet are acceptable!
Attendees who wish to stay for the whole day will have 30 minutes to eat and should pack a lunch to bring with them. There is a microwave and refrigerator available at the studio.
Cost | $5 Age | All ages and abilities
You are welcome to come and go as you please. All that is asked is to wear something you can move in. No specific shoes are necessary, socks and bare feet are acceptable!
Attendees who wish to stay for the whole day will have 30 minutes to eat and should pack a lunch to bring with them. There is a microwave and refrigerator available at the studio.
Creative Movement Workshops
Participants are guided in a series of movement exercises that are aimed at discovering ways to be physically and socially engaged. Our priority is for all students to be able to experience the power of movement to impact well being and a sense of agency. These can be catered to schools, studios, after school programs, and more.
"Huge shoutout to Young Dancers Initiative for coming in and teaching workshops for all of our first grade classes today! It was such a memorable and fun experience for all of them. Some of my kids were so excited for today they wore special dresses. I had a student that began the day by telling me he was sad - I tried many different ways to help him throughout the day but the workshop changed his entire demeanor and mood the way nothing else could. Most of them picked it as their “rose” for the day. This was so necessary and I am deeply grateful for YDI's eagerness to support and teach in communities where these opportunities are not readily available. Every kid deserves to move and explore in a safe and structured environment!"
- Glenna Benitez, 1st grade teacher at Escuela Avencemos in Detroit.
Please email info@youngdancersinitiative.org with inquiries.
"Huge shoutout to Young Dancers Initiative for coming in and teaching workshops for all of our first grade classes today! It was such a memorable and fun experience for all of them. Some of my kids were so excited for today they wore special dresses. I had a student that began the day by telling me he was sad - I tried many different ways to help him throughout the day but the workshop changed his entire demeanor and mood the way nothing else could. Most of them picked it as their “rose” for the day. This was so necessary and I am deeply grateful for YDI's eagerness to support and teach in communities where these opportunities are not readily available. Every kid deserves to move and explore in a safe and structured environment!"
- Glenna Benitez, 1st grade teacher at Escuela Avencemos in Detroit.
Please email info@youngdancersinitiative.org with inquiries.
Nursing Home Performances
The company dancers of YDI perform annually at local nursing homes to bring dance to our senior communities.
Our Ann Arbor company has performed at Silver Maples of Chelsea, Brookdale Assisted Living in Ann Arbor, and Gilbert Residence in Ypsilanti.
For a full list of performances, visit our master calendar by clicking the button below.
Our Ann Arbor company has performed at Silver Maples of Chelsea, Brookdale Assisted Living in Ann Arbor, and Gilbert Residence in Ypsilanti.
For a full list of performances, visit our master calendar by clicking the button below.
Please email info@youngdancersinitiative.org with inquiries.
Please email info@youngdancersinitiative.org with inquiries.
