The Dance Project

The Dance Project has fostered the growth of more than 15 swing dancing clubs for students who now meet weekly to dance to popular music all over lower Michigan. Hosting 4 community dances a year, The Dance Project events have attracted students from more than 75 different public, private and home schools in 6 different counties. "One thing I like... about [The] Dance Project is that it's an inclusive outlet. It's a wholesome physical outlet that is good for the youth but it's also a socially inclusive environment," says Ellen Koehler in a quote in an article from Spinal Column, March of 2008. "The tone is set so that the self respect is encouraged, its almost a premise of the whole environment, and it's really impacting kids' lives." The Dance Project has grown from a program targeted specifically to offer solutions to the problems of unstructured "dancing" within local high schools to an organization dedicated to teaching students of all ages many different styles of dancing all over lower Michigan and beyond. The Dance Project, Inc. has had an increased demand for lessons, dances, performances and customized educational programs. We strive to make these programs easily available to students. That means keeping the admission costs down at community dances, and being able to provide instruction to schools at affordable rates. Because of the demand and the strong community support we are experiencing, it is clear that our programming is effective and far-reaching. Organic growth is evident, with more than 6,000 students impacted since 2008. Your financial support and promotion of our success is critical. Get involved!Read More