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We're possible 
because of passion.

Our programs rely on a large network of community, higher education, and personal partnerships with those who share our passions in promoting equitable access to dance, literacy, and mentorship. 

THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE TEAM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NATIONAL STAFF

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Kendall Dennis

Chapter Coordinator

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Andréa Abita

Human Resources Manager
 

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Meghana Choragudi

Marketing Fellow
 

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Lia Chandra

Chapter Coordinator
 

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Sophie Savas-Carstens

Operations Fellow
 

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Caeli Carrol

Chapter Coordinator
 

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Stella Yan

Social Media Fellow
 

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Emily Gershowitz

Chapter Coordinator

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Cameron Mottley

Social Media Fellow
 

Chapter Partners

Ithaca

Tompkins County Public Library

Cornell University

Ithaca College

Southside Community Center

Pandora Dance Troupe

ACES


Howard

Howard University

Garrison Elementary School

Howard Bisonettes


Duke

Duke University

Devils en Pointe

Durham Public Library


Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley

Ballet Company at Berkeley

Berkeley Public Library


Princeton

Reinas y Diamantes

Princeton University Ballet


UVA

Gordon Avenue Library

Morningside Heights

Columbia University/Barnard College

Orchesis Dance Group

The Harlem Dream Center 


Cincinnati

Northern Kentucky University's Theater and Dance Department

UC Cincinnati

Walnut Hills Brand Public Library

National Partners

Corporate

Discount Dance Supply

Body Wrappers

Capezio


Government

DCPS

Non-Profit

Dance Fairies

Peace Love Leotards

Donate2Dance

Dream Center of Harlem

Community Impact of Columbia University 

The Misty Copeland Foundation


Grantors

UVA CIO Parents Foundation

Greater Atlanta Community Foundation 

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