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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At The Dance Foundation, we have opportunities for all ages to grow, express themselves, and experience the joy of dance.
Find a class, event or workshop today and start encountering the connections, freedom, and fun of dance.

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🩰 These pointe shoes were well-earned!  Thank you to our teachers Ms. Jackie and Mrs. Therese, and Ms. Freddie at Dance N Things, for fitting these ladies in their first pair of pointe shoes. Now, the real work begins… 🩰
At TDF, we believe dance is for every body. Federal support helps us make that belief a reality.

🎨 Now is the time to create.

🗣️ Now is the time to speak out.

🤝 The arts matter. They unite us.

‼️ The arts need funding NOW.

📞 Tell your elected officials: The arts aren’t optional—they’re essential.

#artisessential 

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Registration is open* for a new season of dance, and there is something for everyone! 

*adult classes starting in September will be added later this summer. 

Moving Together
ages 1-2

Movement To Music
ages 2-4

Young Dancer Program
K-2nd grade
ballet*tap*modern

Dance Artist Program
3rd-12th grade
ballet*tap*modern*hip hop*jazz*musical theatre

Adaptive Learning Classes
Ages 5-10 creative movement
Ages 9-15 ballet*modern

Adult Classes
ballet*tap*jazz*hip hop