Dance That Makes a Difference

What We Believe In.

At Dance Collaborative, we're passionate about harnessing the transformative power of dance to build and strengthen our community. As a non-profit organization, we ensure that dance education is accessible to everyone, regardless of location, ability, or resources. Through our adaptive, inclusive, and mobile dance programs, we bring the arts directly to those who might otherwise be excluded, considered under-served, or under-resourced.

Since 2015, Carolina Dance Collaborative has impacted over 11,000 children, adults, and seniors with enriching dance opportunities, including many with disabilities. 

How We Do It.

Dance Collaborative stands out by integrating a diverse range of key elements in both dance and education. We tailor our curriculum to meet the specific needs of each classroom.

    • Body

    • Effort

    • Space

    • Time

    • Relationship

    • Creating-conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.

    • Performing-realizing artistic ideas and work through interpretation and presentation.

    • Responding-understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning-

    • Connecting-relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.

    • Remembering

    • Understanding

    • Applying

    • Analyzing

    • Evaluating

    • Creating

    • Cognitive Thinking Skills

    • Problem Solving Skills

    • Language and Communication Skills

    • Social and Interpersonal Skills

    • Gross and Fine Motor Skills

Ballet

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Jazz

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Modern

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Hip-Hop

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Creative Movement

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Cultural Dance

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Tap

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Ballet - Jazz - Modern - Hip-Hop - Creative Movement - Cultural Dance - Tap -

YMCA

We partner with local YMCAs in the North Carolina Triangle and South Carolina Upstate to offer engaging classes in ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. Our YMCA programs emphasize a comprehensive dance education, with student learning objectives and personalized goals tailored to each individual's skill level and progress.

Programs

Schools & Community

We provide a diverse range of programs through schools within our community, including on-site afterschool programs, community center classes, and preschool or daycare activities. These programs offer high-quality, affordable instruction while keeping students engaged in a nurturing learning environment.

Adaptive

Our Adaptive Programming is designed for individuals with disabilities to experience and engage in dance. This inclusive environment excites and challenges participants through various dance genres, compositions, and creative movement. Our classes foster collaboration, build friendships, enhance movement skills, and boost confidence all while having fun.

Parties

We provide a 30 minute “in/out of character” dance session based on your child's birthday party theme! All customizable. Birthday Party Locations include: backyard, living room, or park-- wherever your party is held.

Support The Collaborative

Dance Collaborative is dedicated to providing opportunities for every dancer to excel. Our mission is to make dance education accessible to everyone, regardless of location, ability, or resources. Through our scholarship program, we strive to eliminate financial barriers, enabling dancers to pursue their dreams with confidence. By supporting this initiative, you advocate for inclusivity and empowerment within the dance community.

We have provided financial aid to over 130 families, many of whom receive support year after year. Your contribution could also support our Adaptive Program, which offers dance camps, classes, and community performances for individuals with disabilities. By donating, you help us continue these vital programs and ensure that every dancer has the chance to shine.