Explore, Educate, and Provide Opportunity Through The Art of Dance
CORE
VALUES
Impact
Impact lives through dance education in underserved communities
Collaboration
Partner with organizations to create a thriving artistic presence in Indianapolis
Opportunity
Create opportunities for students to achieve and sustain careers in the performing arts
Dare to Dance
Dare to Dance is a community-based program that provides equitable access to arts education and opportunities to underserved low-income families through the arts of dance.
Dare to Dance is a community-based program that provides equitable access to arts education and opportunities to underserved low-income families through the arts of dance. Dare to Dance (D2D) was birthed in the fall of 2018 out of a need in communities of color and low-income families seeking quality arts programming for their youth.
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How Does it Work?
Dare to Dance (D2D) is community-driven and strategically focused on partnering with schools targeting youth in grades 5 - 12 to impact, build, and expose them to opportunities and resources available through the art of dance. Our partnering schools choose a cohort of 15 to 20 students to go through 8 to 12 weeks of training within the school year. These selected students will have the opportunity to train with quality instructors, learn from a culturally enriched curriculum, practice discipline, and have access to resources in higher education. Our Dare To Dance program works both during school and after school hours.
Workshops
Dare to Dance Initiative offers workshops for schools and communities to celebrate cultural dance represented in our communities. Our workshop series will launch in our 2022/2023 season. More information coming to a community near you.
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School Partners
Partnering schools will receive their very own instructor and students are able to enroll in our training academy for only $25.00 a month during the school year. Partnering schools will also have the opportunity to feature their cohort of students within our Annual Production.
Want To Become A School Partner? Fill out our contact form below to connect with D2D Team
iibada Dance Companys' Annual Summer Intensive is back and is scheduled for July 8 - July 19 of 2024. Due to high demand, all youth and college students must audition and get accepted prior to registering for the intensive. If your child is already apart of our performance company, their audition is waived and simply have to register. Dancers can schedule an in person audition or submit and online audition by clicking the link below.
Please follow these steps:
1. Click The Button Below
2. Fill Out The Online Form
3. Upload you audition video within the form
4. Must submit before May 19, 2024
5. Dancers must have 2 years of dance and performance experience
IDC is committed to providing equitable access to dance opportunities and resources for youth and young adults all year long. Our Summer Dance Programs are designed to provide impact through exposure, to partner and collaborate with fellow youth organizations, and offer opportunities of advancement through resources and performance.
Our Summer Dance Programs consist of:
1 week Summer Dance Camp for Beginners
2 week Summer Dance Intensive
Keep Your Campers Moving (Community Partnership Program)
Community Dance Workshops
Summer Performances
Adult Classes and Master Classes
There are so many ways to get involved. Subscribe today to get involved.
Summer Dance Camp
Have a beginner dancer? Our Summer Dance Camp is the right fit for you. Dance is a process and we want to make sure your aspiring dancer is set up for success. The IDC Summer Dance Camp is one week of semi intensive dance training to prepare your dancer for a full year of training with iibada Dance Company. Dancers will experience cultural enrichment through movement and craft projects focusing on West African culture. Dancers will also receive basic technical training in ballet and modern dance. Of course, we don't want to forget the games, studio workshops and fun. Space is limited! So click below to register your dancer today. This is SDC will be June 10 - June 14, 2024. From 9am to 3pm. After care will be available from 3pm to 5pm for $25 a day.
Keep Your Campers Moving (KYCM) is our summer program that engages with community youth organizations who are looking to expose their campers to dance in a fun and exploratory fashion. KYCM is designed to bring our program to your campers to experience dance to culturally enrich, celebrate artistic expression, and promote a fun way to stay active.
Want to book your summer camp? Click below to email us to find out more.
