For 50 years and counting, The Dance Foundation is a nonprofit organization bringing the joy of dance to students throughout the Greater Birmingham area.
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 are currently dancing, returning to dance, or just beginning, people of all ages and abilities are welcome. 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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Do you have a 2-year-old who’s ready to dance? We have two great class options, depending on what feels like the best fit for your dancer…
Moving Together for 1 & 2 yr olds
is a fun introduction to dance that your child takes alongside their favorite grown-up. Taught in 6-week sessions throughout the year, this is a wonderful choice for the 2-year-old who is still nervous about being away from a parent or isn’t quite ready to jump into a new activity independently.
Movement to Music for 2 & 2½ yr olds (must be the class age by Sept 1)
is for the little one who’s ready to have a class of their own! Taught by a caring and enthusiastic teaching artist, our 2 and 2 1/2 year old classes create a comfortable, reassuring environment for our youngest independent dancers.
Both classes are filled with live music, songs, stories, movement, and fun props—all while building early dance skills and confidence.
Both classes for 2 year olds are great ways to start dancing. Choose the one that feels right for your little one, or reach out to our program director with any questions.
Parking lot update! 😎 We’re losing an entrance/exit into our lot, but gaining several parking spaces! Woohoo! Thank you to BAR Striping for getting our parking lot back-to-school ready!
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The following classes are designed for students who have Autism, Down Syndrome, or other circumstances where they would benefit from a more flexible class. Classes are taught with attention to the unique needs of each student participating. Modifications to movement and choreography are provided.
Movement-To-Music for ages 5-10
Thurs 4:35-5:20
Offered in six-week sessions
Creative Dance for ages 8-12
Thurs 5:30-6:15
Participates in a spring recital at the Alabama Theatre
Ballet/Modern for ages 12-18
Mon 6:00-6:50
Participates in a spring recital at the Alabama Theatre
This summer, we spent 3-weeks at Avondale Samaritan Place, working with students in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Use Your Noodle is a summer enrichment camp that inspires children to explore, ask questions, and dream big, helping them grow academically and in confidence, creativity, and problem-solving. The camp culminated in an afternoon of sharing artwork, community, and movement. Our amazing faculty, Daniel Hernández and Joanna Hardy-West, helped the campers show what they learned: heavy versus light energy, robotic and flowing movements, team work, spatial awareness, and retention. It was a fun afternoon in Avondale. We look forward to next summer; our 4th year at Use Your Noodle!
