Everybody Dance Now! Santa Barbara

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“I like dancing because it’s really fun and you can put your feelings into a dance . When I’m dancing I feel happy and excited. My favorite part of dance is that you can express yourself in a lot of different ways.” ~ Jana Gonzalez (9), Girls Inc. (2010)

"America has a wonderful tradition of people sharing their talents for the greater good. Your volunteer work in the community working with underserved children is a great example for others to also share in this tradition of improving the lives of those around them." ~ Barbara Boxer, United States Senator (2007)

"Through your fantastic commitment to sharing dance, you have helped many express themselves and made a tremendous impact in your community. I thank you for your dedication to such an important cause." ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California (2009)

About Us

Everybody Dance Now! (EDN!) is youth-run nonprofit organization that uses dance to create positive outlets for youth. We offer free, weekly, hip-hop programming to young people who would otherwise lack the funds, transportation, or parental support to access to such opportunities. Since our foundation in 2005, EDN! has reached over 1,000 students and continues to serve over 300 students annually. We currently offer 17 local dance classes per week at elementary and junior high schools, homeless transition houses, youth centers, low-income housing sites, and after school programs. Our talented team of instructors meets on a quarterly basis to discuss classes, develop ourselves as teachers and mentors, and unite behind our mission. Our faculty consists of professional dance instructors, college dance majors, and qualified high school volunteers who not only teach dance, but also act as positive mentors to their students. In addition to offering weekly hip-hop classes we also coordinate outreach performances, cultural dance classes, and master classes with guest instructors. Additionally, we have developed our programs to also included a pre-professional dance troupe and studio scholarship opportunities for our most dedicated students. Through consistent programming and mentorship, EDN! encourages youth to use dance as a positive, creative, and healthy outlet and alternative to gang involvement, drug and alcohol abuse, and violence.

Everybody Dance Now! Santa Barbara is currently run by 10 passionate high school students who not only work to expand, better, and sustain EDN!’s local programs, but also serve as teachers to developing EDN! chapters across our North America. Everybody Dance Now! Santa Barbara serves as the flagship and model chapter for a national network of affiliated programs—a national network working to engage youth in positive self expression.

For more information about Everybody Dance Now! National visit www.everybodydancenow.org

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