EXPANDING ACCESS TO DANCE AND PERFORMING ARTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
THE DARE TO CREATE FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP YOUTH AND ADULTS PARTICIPATE IN DANCE AND MOVEMENT-BASED PERFORMING ARTS.
OUR WORK EXPANDS ACCESS TO THE PERFORMING ARTS WHILE COMPLEMENTING THE BROADER ARTS OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Dare to Create Foundation for the Arts Mission:
THE DARE TO CREATE FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS EXPANDS ACCESS TO DANCE AND PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION IN RURAL COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND INCLUSIVE CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES.
Expanding Access to Dance and Performing Arts in Rural Communities
Our Partnership with Micaiah’s Studio of Ballet
The Dare to Create Foundation for the Arts works closely with Micaiah’s Studio of Ballet to expand access to high-quality dance and performing arts education in rural communities.
While MSB provides professional training and performance opportunities, the foundation helps remove financial barriers through scholarships and financial support programs that allow youth and adults to participate regardless of economic circumstance.
Together, these organizations ensure that artistic opportunity remains accessible to all members of our community.
Our programs:
The Dare to Create Foundation for the Arts expands access to dance and performing arts through scholarships, training opportunities, and inclusive programs for individuals of all ages and abilities.
70+
Dancers served Annually
Through Scholarships, Training programs, and community outreach supported by the Dare to Create Foundation for the Arts.
Our Impact
• 70+ dancers served annually through foundation-supported programs.
• 35–40 dancers receive scholarships each year to participate in training at Micaiah’s Studio of Ballet.
• 40 students received scholarships for the Golden Hour Summer Arts Program in 2025.
• Scholarships remove financial barriers so youth and adults in rural communities can access dance and performing arts education.
• Participants perform in community events and creative outreach programs throughout the year.
Support Access to the Arts
Your Support helps remove financial barriers and ensures that youth and adults in rural communities can participate in dance and performing arts programs.
Every contribution helps expand access to creative opportunities and strengthens arts education in our community.
Community Performances
Outreach Programs
Inclusive opportunities for individuals of all abilities.
The Art of Wellness Program
The Art of Wellness Program expands access to dance and movement-based arts for youth and adults in rural communities who face financial barriers.
Through initiatives such as the Youth Arts Access Scholarship Program, the foundation provides financial support that allows youth and adults to participate in dance training and wellness classes at Micaiah’s Studio of Ballet.
By removing financial obstacles, participants can explore creativity, engage in physical activity, and build confidence and personal growth through the performing arts.
The Bridge to Success Artist Development Scholarship
Bridge to Success Artist Development Scholarship
The Bridge to Success Scholarship supports dedicated dancers pursuing advance training and artistic growth.
Through this program, the foundation provides financial assistance for opportunities such as dance intensives, master classes, workshops, and performance experiences that help students refine their skills and grow as artists.
These experiences allow dancers from rural communities to Access professional instructors, expand their training, and connect to the broader dance community.
By supporting these opportunities, the Bridge to Success Scholarship helps committed dancers continue their artistic journey and pursue their goals in the performing arts.
Inclusive Arts Opportunities for All Abilities
Through dance and creative movement, individuals of all abilities in rural communities have opportunities to build confidence, improve physical and emotional well-being, and develop meaningful social connections.
Inclusive arts programming provides a welcoming environment where participants can explore creativity, perform, and share their talents with the community.
By supporting adaptive and inclusive programming, the foundation helps ensure that the performing arts remain accessible and welcoming to individuals of all abilities.
How Scholarships Change Lives
“My daughter has a true passion for dance, and receiving a scholarship allows her to fully immerse herself in that passion without barriers. Watching her grow in confidence and express herself in such a positive and nurturing environment has been incredible.”
— Parent of a dancer
“In just one year of dance, my three-year-old son’s confidence and independence have grown in ways I never expected. Seeing him proudly step on stage and dance on his own has been truly magical.”
— Parent of a dancer
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
Daretocreatefoundation@gmail.com