Spring Forward Dance Conference and Fundraiser

Join us for a vibrant 2.5-hour virtual event where we celebrate Dance for All Bodies (DfAB)'s mission of dismantling ableism through access-centered dance classes, and community-based learning. Get a sneak peek into our inclusive dance classes, learn from passionate instructors, advocates, academics, and community members, and connect with fellow attendees.  ASL interpretation will be provided throughout.

Agenda:

• Welcome remarks (10-10:10AM PT)
• Contemporary Improvisation dance class led by Janice Laurence (10:10-10:50AM PT)
• Break (10:50-11AM PT)
• Panel on “Empowerment in Motion: Exploring Human Experience Through Dance” (11-11:45AM PT) Panelists include:   Janice Laurence, DfAB and ABDP; Dr. Arseli Dokumaci, Access in the Making Lab; April Scott, Urban Jazz Dance Company; Alethea Alexander, Dance Church; Victoria Marks, UCLA
• Dance Fitness dance class led by Ania Flatau (11:45AM-12:20PM PT)
• Participant reflections (12:20-12:25PM PT)
• Closing remarks (12:25-12:30PM PT)

Tickets are available below on a sliding scale starting from $20. 

Through this fundraiser, we hope to

1- Regularly offer 2-6 donation-based classes/month , allowing everyone who wants to to dance with Dance for All Bodies regardless of ability to pay. Since inception, keeping programming free of cost has been a priority, as DfAB recognizes the disproportionate financial strain on those with disabilities.

2- Competitively compensate our dance instructors, ASL interpreters and executive leadership. By contributing to Dance for All Bodies programming, you are supporting the continued free expression and meaningful representation of those with disabilities in dance.