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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We are stocked with leotards, tights, and ballet shoes for young dancers and look forward to assisting you in selecting what you need! Also pretty excited about these branded socks 💜
What other new items do you wish we would carry? 🤔

We’re excited to announce that we have received an Alabama “Support the Arts” License Plate grant! You can support this program by purchasing an arts plate from your county’s vehicle licensing office the next time you renew your tag. ✨🚗

Last week, The Children`s Arts Guild (CAG) presented The Dance Foundation with a check to support our extensive work in the community – teaching dance to students in preschools, social service agencies and elementary schools across Birmingham. The CAG works tirelessly to raise funds soley for this purpose through their fashion show and luncheon held annually in March. We are beyond grateful for the ongoing support of CAG`s Members and the individuals and corporations who participate in the event. Thank you!
We are excited to kick off a new season of fundraising and fashion this September!
Pictured in photo 1 left to right:
Julie Hart, CAG ‘25 Fashion Show Co-Chair
Laura Bartlett, CAG ‘25 Vice President
Kendall Hagood, CAG ‘25 President
Eleanor Tolbert, CAG ‘25 Fashion Show Chair
Heidi Gunter, TDF Development Director
In photo 2:
Eleanor Tolbert and Kendall Hagood with TDF Executive Director, Diane Litsey
