Since its inception, Dancewave has been diligent in its mission to create equitable access to quality dance education. We are committed to developing programs that honor the cultural and historical significance of dance forms and uplift participants through movement exploration, empathy, and self-expression.

Our programs encourage a diverse audience to better understand themselves and become more active members of their community. Additionally, we prioritize mentorship and artistic integrity across all programs by partnering with cutting-edge artists and providing comprehensive teacher training.

Mission

Dancewave provides access to supportive and empowering dance experiences that center social, emotional and cognitive development through movement. Developing programs to meet community needs, we use dance as a vehicle for transformation, expression, active citizenship and self reflection. Dancewave fosters a culture where dance is celebrated as a healing and inclusive art form.


 

Vision

Dancewave envisions a future where dance is available to all populations, especially those who have ever been denied access to dance education. Dancewave acts as a resource and community hub for artists, educators and young visionaries, extending opportunities for our audience to participate in advocacy efforts and social change movements.


 

Core Values

      • Dance is a human right, available to all without exceptions
      • Inclusive and supportive environments are essential for learning, growth and transformation
      • Institutional power must be used to counteract white supremacy and build new more equitable systems
      • Responding to evolving community and society needs is an organizational imperative
      • Through a evaluatory process Dancewave is committed to having our internal values match our external values

As we near the end of our second decade of service, we've been thinking about how to create the future we envision in our 30th year and beyond. We've embarked on a three-year Strategic Plan that will guide our work boldly forward in this new era!

Our plan will enable us to better advance our mission, vision, and values by: 

Deepening Our Commitment to Equitable Access

Increasing access to a wider segment of participants from low-income and marginalized communities

Increasing Community Investment in our Work

Improving fundraising efforts and coalition building to bolster our ability to provide free and low-cost programming

Amplifying Advancement Opportunities

Increasing opportunities for professional development via networking and whole person-focused arts training