Our mission is to cultivate essential life skills in children through the art of social dance. Our vision is to help create schools and communities where every child is connected, respected, and provided a safe environment in which to thrive.Dancing Classrooms was founded in 1994 in New York City. The Greater Richmond chapter was established in 2012.
Dancing Classrooms Greater Richmond (DCGRVA), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, is a curriculum based in-school program that utilizes ballroom dancing as a vehicle to teach social awareness and build self-esteem in 5th and 8th grade children. The program is designed to change the lives of not only the children who participate in the program, but also the lives of the teachers and parents who support these children. Over the course of each 10-week (20 class) session the Teaching Artists use the vocabulary of ballroom dance to cultivate the positive feelings that are innate in every child. The maturity necessary to dance with a partner fosters respect and teamwork, which, in turn, leads to better social relationships. Thus, Dancing Classrooms is not about teaching ballroom dancing. The dance is a tool for getting the children to break down social barriers, learn about honor and respect, treat others carefully, improve self-confidence, communicate and cooperate, and accept others even if they are different. Learn More....
Dancing Classrooms is made possible through the generosity of many individuals; we invite you to join us by making a contribution to our efforts to provide this internationally known and respected social development program.