That's the power of art. Art is a bridge. It connects you to a wider world, to a broader experience." Art, music, dance; they all come together at Festival Dance and do just what Mr. Strickland describes, building bridges between people, ideas, and communities – connecting us to a wider world and a broader experience through the stories they tell, and above all, the arts bring hope to our lives.
When we immerse ourselves in the arts, it allows us to push back the darkness of the world a little and make room to breathe; to imagine a different and better world…to hope. And in those hope-filled moments, the reason to continue in the struggle becomes clear – that life holds many moments of beauty that are more powerful than fear or ignorance, that bring meaning, kindness, and joy to ourselves and the world we inhabit. We can dare to dream what is possible, instead of what is not. You can be a part of what we are doing through your gift to Idaho Gives |
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The Festival Dance Academy, in residence at the University of Idaho, has provided quality dance education to the Palouse since 1972!
Students come to DREAM, LEARN, GROW, LEAD, and INSPIRE. Our dance disciplines include: Ballet & Pointe, Creative Dance, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre, and students have opportunities to audition to dance alongside professional companies like Ballet Victoria, Ballet Fantastique, push/FOLD and Repertory Dance Theatre. A donation of $50 supports scholarships for Academy students, ensuring everyone who wants to learn dance has the opportunity! |
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on your generosity and contributions to ensure we thrive. When you make a gift to Festival Dance, you are supporting the presentation of professional dance in our community, making a difference in the lives of Festival Dance Academy students, and bringing arts education programs to more than 14 rural communities in North Idaho and Eastern Washington.
Thank you for making a meaningful investment in our work and in the communities we serve. Each year, we provide dance training to more than 100 youth in the Festival Dance Academy, reach more than 1,500 students in grades 3-5 with our YouthReach dance education programs and Discover Dance in-school program. 
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Festival Dance's YouthReach Dance Education and Movement Workshops provide a critical connection to the arts for area schools and youth, providing dance education that meets national and state core arts standards, enhances appreciation for the arts, develops cultural awareness, and connects students to history, music, and physical education.
Annually, more than 1,500 youth from 18 rural communities in the Palouse Region participate in YouthReach Workshops, which are provided at no cost to the schools or students. “When I asked students to reflect on some of their favorite moments of the first quarter, Festival Dance was mentioned at every grade level. Thank you so much for bringing this rich experience to students.” ~Jill Diamond, Principal, Potlatch School District Your $250 gift ensures YouthReach continues to connect area students to dance and the arts. |