COMMUNITY OUTREACH

 

THE OUTREACH PROGRAM

In January 2006, Portland Youth Dance launched its Outreach Program with much success!

We have developed a free dance program for children who have expressed interest in dance, but have never pursued it due to financial constraints and economic hardship. PYD is hopeful this initiative will cultivate greater interest in dance and will lead to scholarship opportunities for interested students.

 

SPRING SESSION

We are excited to announce a new session for children between the ages of 7 and 15. These free Hip-Hop dance classes are taught by members of the Upbeat Feet Youth Dance Company and will be offered at Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio located at 517 Forest Avenue in Portland. Classes will run on Saturday afternoons. The session will end with a performance at Portland High School at the UpBeat Feet Dance Concert. There will be a manadatory Dress Rehearsal the same night as the show, on May 22nd.

 

CLASS DATES

April 3rd
April 10th
May 1st
May 8th
May 15th

 

PERFORMANCE

May 22nd at 7:00 pm

Portland High School

 

LIMITED SPACE

Portland Youth Dance is hoping to provide kids with the opportunity to participate in dance regardless of economic hardship or barriers.

Our program currently has room for 30 participants. Sign up while there is still room! If you have any further questions about the program, please contact Melissa Cloutier (Artistic Director, Upbeat Feet Dance Company) at 871-1013.

 

With greater awareness and support, this program will continue to expand and reach every child in the community with a desire to dance. PYD seeks the community's support to achieve this goal.