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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🌮💃 SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, March 31st is Give Back Night at Rojo! 🍹
Make your dinner plans count! Join us at Rojo Latin & American Food on March 31 from 5–10 PM for a delicious night out to support The Dance Foundation.
When you dine in, take out, or order delivery, 10% of all sales will benefit our community programs, helping bring the joy and power of dance to people across Birmingham.
Bring your friends, enjoy amazing food and margaritas, and turn a simple night out into something meaningful.
And don’t forget — please tip your wonderful servers and bartenders! They help make the night special. ❤️
📍 Rojo Latin & American Food
📅 March 31 | ⏰ 5–10 PM
Eat well. Do good. See you there!
When you renew your tag in 2026, make a difference with the Alabama “Support the Arts” License Tag! 🚗
The Alabama “Support the Arts” License Tag Grant Program aims to promote the arts statewide, especially arts education. You can support this program by purchasing an arts plate from your county’s vehicle licensing office the next time you renew your tag.
We’re excited to announce our new Community Partnership with Unless U!
Dance Foundation teaching team Dani and Tamara visit their students once a month for fun, high-energy class designed to get everyone moving and smiling!
Unless U fosters the growth of adults with disabilities academically, spiritually, physically, socially, and vocationally. At their Post Place site, students are provided with small group instruction focusing on academics, life skills, social skills, and fine arts activities. These students receive services to grow in their social, educational, and emotional skills,
We’re so grateful for the opportunity to partner with such an incredible community!
#CommunityPartnerships #DanceForAll #JoyInMotion #DanceForEveryBody #EveryBodyDance
Congratulations to The Children’s Arts Guild on a stunning Luncheon & Fashion Show benefiting The Dance Foundation. We are deeply grateful to the Guild’s leadership, members, and sustainers whose dedication has raised over $1 million for our mission since 1979. Thank you for championing access to dance education in our community!
Pictured left to right:
Heidi Gunter, Melissa Donaldson, Julie Hart, Laura Bartlett, Diane Litsey, Elizabeth Melancon, Therese Laeger
