YOUTH STORIES

We can tell you all about our unique, one-of-a-kind youth programming, but it is much more meaningful to hear it directly from our students.  On this page you’ll find articles, videos, and other content from current students, alumni, and other community members about what transcenDANCE means to them! 

Let Them Bloom: Seed

Let Them Bloom: Sprout

Let Them Bloom: Bloom

transcenDANCE performers dancing

To our students, transcenDANCE is:  

  • An outlet for creative expression   

  • A safe space and a safety net  

  • A community of love and support  

  • A place where our dancers can be authentic and be seen for who they are  

  • A place where young people have a voice  

  • A teacher of wellbeing and mindfulness  

  • A teacher of resilience, collaboration and other 21st century skills  

  • A compass for navigating through adolescence  

  • An opportunity/possibility generator  

  • A pathway to career/college  

  • A source of family and community pride