<div><strong>Redlands based non-profit DA:NCE Awareness is asking you to join them in helping kids in our area experience the joy of dance. </strong>
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<div>In communities across the Inland Empire, many economically disadvantaged children dream of learning to dance — to express joy, confidence, and creativity through movement. Dance helps kids build strength, flexibility, and coordination while encouraging healthy activity.
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<div>Beyond the physical, dance supports focus, memory, and problem-solving, all skills that carry into the classroom and beyond. <strong>Unfortunately, many children are being forced into <em>sexualized</em> dance through adult costumes, choreography and music which can lead to harm.</strong> Our goal is to help children experience safe, wholesome, creative spaces to express themselves while enjoying a powerful art form.
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<div>That’s why this fundraiser is so important. Kids deserve the opportunity to dance. To experience the art, free from harmful adult costumes, music and choreography.
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<div><strong>Our Mission</strong>
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<div>Our mission is to protect children from sexual exploitation and sexualized dance while celebrating the true art of dance as a gift of creativity, health, and joy.
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<div><strong>What We’re Doing</strong>
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<div>We’re starting a MOVEMENT right here in the Inland Empire: We’ve partnered with a local dance studio in the Inland Empire that shares our commitment to healthy, age-appropriate dance education. Together, we’re providing 8-weeks of free dance and musical theatre instruction to up to 40 economically disadvantaged children—kids whose families could never afford classes on their own.
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<div><strong>Every child will receive:</strong>
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<div>* Safe, affirming dance instruction from vetted teachers
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<div>* Age-appropriate music, movement, and costumes
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<div>* A fun, confidence-building experience that nurtures body, mind, and spirit
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<div>This program is not just about dance lessons. It’s about restoring joy, dignity, and safety to children through one of the most universal expressions of the human heart—<em>movement.</em>
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<div><strong>Our Goal: $5,000</strong>
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<div>Your donation will directly fund tuition for these children to participate in this 8-week program. Depending on the studio and instructor, typical costs range between $15–$50 per week per student, so every dollar makes an immediate difference.
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<div>✅ $100 provides 8-weeks of safe dance instruction for 1 child.
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<div>✅ $200 provides 8-weeks of safe dance instruction for 2 children.
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<div>✅ $400 provides 8-weeks of safe dance instruction for 4 children.
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<div><strong>Why It Matters</strong>
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<div>Children deserve to love dance, their bodies, and themselves — without fear, shame, or exploitation.
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<div>When you support this fundraiser, you’re not only helping a child learn dance… you’re helping protect their innocence and empower their confidence.
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<div>All donations are tax deductible through our registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, DA:NCE Awareness.
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<div>To learn more about our Mission, visit us online: <a href="https://www.danceawareness.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>DANCE Awareness</strong></a><strong> </strong>
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<div><strong>Join Us and Give the Gift of Healthy Dance</strong>
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<div>Help us give these children the chance to dance safely, joyfully, and freely.
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<div>Together, we can keep the art of dance beautiful—and protect the children who love it.
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Give the Gift of Healthy, Not Harmful Dance

Still $4,550 to go. Help us build momentum.