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For 50 years and counting, The Dance Foundation is a nonprofit organization bringing the joy of dance to students throughout the Greater Birmingham area.

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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.

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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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At The Dance Foundation, we have opportunities for all ages to grow, express themselves, and experience the joy of dance.
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Season Registration
Register today for our 2026-2027 Season. Classes begin Tuesday, September 8th. Click here to explore class options.
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Open House
We are so excited for the dance season to begin! You are invited to an Open House on August 25th. Drop in with your enrolled or prospective dance student between 4 and 6 to: – Tour the dance studio – Meet some of our faculty and staff – Shop dancewear including tights (toddler through...
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Our Work in the Community
Our reach goes much farther than our physical location. Since our founding, we’ve worked with local non-profits, schools, and other organizations to bring dance to people of all ages in the Greater Birmingham area. Today, we touch the lives of more than 15,000 individuals.
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Our four studios and 100-seat theatre are available to community artists and organizations in Birmingham who need comfortable, affordable, and professional studio space for classes, workshops, rehearsals, special events, and performances.
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50 Stories for Fifty Years
Dance empowers people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. See how The Dance Foundation has impacted our community, and share your own story.
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Having a great time getting ready for our students! Classes start Sept 8. 🤗

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Having a great time getting ready for our students! Classes start Sept 8. 🤗

Other class times are still open as well. Register today to begin September 8. Hope to see you at our Open House this Tuesday, Aug 25!

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Other class times are still open as well. Register today to begin September 8. Hope to see you at our Open House this Tuesday, Aug 25!

Shop new and gently-used dancewear and shoes and dress-up clothes and costumes on October 2nd. ✨

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Shop new and gently-used dancewear and shoes and dress-up clothes and costumes on October 2nd. ✨

Resharing this because it’s a great idea! We recommend looking at your bag before our open house next week so that you’ll know what items you might need to buy. We sell leotards and shoes through size YL/3. Applause down the street has adult sizes. If ordering, be sure to do that soon. Use the link in profile to look at our assigned class attire. Message us with any questions.

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Resharing this because it’s a great idea! We recommend looking at your bag before our open house next week so that you’ll know what items you might need to buy. We sell leotards and shoes through size YL/3. Applause down the street has adult sizes. If ordering, be sure to do that soon. Use the link in profile to look at our assigned class attire. Message us with any questions.
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