Celebrating *** years of
learning to dance
learning through dance
building confidence
igniting curiosity
inspiring creativity
dance for everyone
exploration and discovery
community and collaboration
moving together
For 50 years, The Dance Foundation has been bringing the joy of dance to students of all ages throughout the Greater Birmingham area.
Dance is the universal language that connects us.
The Dance Foundation is a place where everyone can embrace the art of dance. Whether you’ve had years of the finest dance training available or just beginning. Whether you are two or eighty-two years old. Whether you are differently-abled or fully-abled. Here, you can dance. Feel joy. Gain confidence. Be creative.
You belong at The Dance Foundation, where we celebrate the dancer in every body and the dance in every movement.
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In 1975, Jennie’s husband gave her $50 and said she could have the attic floor of their house on Henrietta Road. So Jennie took the $50 and made it go as far as it would go, and she began classes in the attic with just a few students. When she ran out of space for her students, they used the backyard (which didn’t work out so well during the winter months), and eventually opened a studio space.
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Are you a former student or teaching artist of The Dance Foundation 💜 (or Children’s Dance Foundation💙) ?
You are invited to guest perform in our spring performance, “Golden,” celebrating 50 years!
Click the link in profile for scheduling details and to let us know of your interest. We’re hoping to bring back as many familiar faces as we can! Even if you called CDF/TDF home for only a few seasons, you are an important part of our story, and we want to see you again!
And if you can’t participate in the performance, please plan to attend! ❤️
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🎹 There’s nothing quite like dancing to live music 🎶 —except, perhaps, teaching with live music! From the very beginning, our founder, Jennie Robertson, knew that movement and music together could transform the lives of children. Fifty years ago, she set out to create something special, and thanks to her steadfast vision, live music has remained at the heart of our classes for young children.
Ms. Jennie was always profoundly grateful that this tradition endured. To the incredibly talented musicians who have graced our studios over the past five decades—and to those who continue to inspire and uplift our students—thank you! Your music brings magic to every class, just as Ms. Jennie dreamed. 💜
Costumes are going home with dancers this week. Here’s what to do:
💜 Unpack all costumes, label each separate piece with dancer name.
💜 Try on costume to determine if any minor adjustments need to be made (ie. straps need to be shortened or pants need to be hemmed)
💜 Hang each costume on a hanger, with accessories attached in a ziploc bag
💜 Hang costumes that have a tutu upside down in the bathroom if possible. The steam will help release creases.
Just as important as these steps with your costume, is reading through your detailed recital letter and marking your calendar with the important dates and times. …particularly if you have a 3rd-12th grade student since there are three mandatory rehearsal dates that you don’t want to miss.
We look forward to seeing all of our students in costume next week for portraits! Please help us keep everything running smoothly by arriving photo-ready at the start of your class time, with portrait form filled out and payment completed. 🤗
