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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The Dance Foundation marks its 50th anniversary this year. Visit our 50th anniversary web page, linked in profile, to learn more our comprehensive and inclusive approach to teaching dance that is the primary reason for our growth and success over the last five decades.
#DanceFoundation50
#EveryBodyDance

Adult dance classes are calling you! Sign up today for our next six-week session that begins Feb 17.
✨Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop and Jazz.
✨Plus a NEW class for adults who are looking for a fun way to keep their body active and mind creative — check out Movement Exploration.

You are invited to celebrate with us on February 23 at Dread River Distilling Co – Tickets are on sale now ✨ scan the QR code or visit the links in our profile.
#DanceFoundation50 #GoldenAnniversary

✨NEW ADULT CLASS ALERT✨No dance experience required for this creative and engaging class designed to explore movement. Guided by the teacher, you will work within your own mobility to discover the dancer within you.
Music is an inspiration to dance; the tunes will be both familiar and new.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows full range of movement; bare feet, socks, ballet shoes, and dance sneakers are all acceptable options.
Grab a friend and register today for a six-week session that begins Wed, Feb 19! Link in profile.
#MovementExploration #DanceForEveryBody

We are thrilled to welcome Heidi Gunter to our team as Development Director!
Heidi is an experienced arts administrator with a passion for performance, education and community engagement. She has worked professionally as a Stage Manager; Company Manager, Administrative Director of American Ballet Theatre’s Pre-Professional School and Summer Intensives, and as General Manager of Nel Shelby Productions, a company specialized in filming live performance. She holds an M.A. in Dance Studies from the University of Surrey and a B.A. in Dance and Anthropology from the University of Alabama. She currently serves on the University of Alabama Dance Advisory Board and volunteers with Magic City Performing Arts.
We are so excited to have you, Heidi!
