Dance For Success does not have a studio and all classes are taught at public schools and community centers, free of charge to the students.


OUR DURING SCHOOL PROGRAM:

Dance for succss has taght more than 2,700 children in Orange CountyFlorida since it started in the fall of 2008.

 

All courses are adaptable to school initiatives and schedules. For the courses held during school hours, we can teach one class or the entire fifth grade (multiple classes)

 

Each course consists of 20 dance lessons for each class within the grade level participating at the school. For example, all fifth graders participate during the same 10 week period. At the end of the course, all children perform in a showcase, in which they dance for their teachers, family and friends. Dance For Success provides the M.C. for the event, certificates for each child and neck ties for the gentlemen. All the dance instructors are there to support the kids as they perform.

 

Dance for Success has taught serveral courses at the following schools: Lake Gem Elementary, Orlo Vista Elementary, Eagles Nest Elementary, Pine Hills Elementary, Tangelo Park Elementary, Millenia Elementary, Hungerford Elementary, Richmond Heights Elementary, Meadowwoods Elementary, Rock Lake Elementary, Lncaster Elementary, Saddler Elementary, Hiawassee Elementary, West Oaks Middle, Westridge Middle, NorthStar High and University High. We are so proud of all our graduates!

OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS:

We teach entire grade levels in each participating Title 1 Elementary and Middle Schools during school hours. This enables us to develop a relationship with the children and an expectation for respect, responsibility and good behavior. The children asked us to continue the program after school. So, our after school program started in February 2009 at Westridge Middle School and Mollie Ray Elementary School. During the 2009 - 2010 school year, the after school program expanded to include Westridge Middle School, Robinswood Middle, University High school, Hiawassee elementary and West Oaks. The after school program is coordinated through and sponsored by various 21st Century learning communities.

BALLROOM DANCING:

  • Increases Excercise
  • Improves a child's ability to relate to peers from other cultural groups
  • Improves social skills
  • Improves their ability to manage their behavior
  • Increases respect for others
  • Significantly impacts childhood obesity issues
  • Increases the chance for a child to graduate

Furthermore, children who complete the course have increased:


  • Optimism and Confidence
  • Motivation
  • Health and Wellness
  • Trust in Others
  • Social Support
  • Comfort and Connectedness
  • Diversity and Compassion for Others