2024/25 Friends of Metro Dance Donations

COMMUNITY, GROWTH, JOY – These are just a few of the benefits we seek to provide through a high-quality and affirming dance education, made increasingly accessible through the support of Friends of Metro Dance.

The opportunity my daughter has from her time dancing with Centennial Youth Ballet reaches far beyond ballet training, although that instruction has been top-notch!  Every semester she grows in taking responsibility for her training and equipment, managing her time as she balances rehearsals with other obligations like school and church and family.  She grows in confidence each year as she participates in performances and auditions and demonstrates what she learns during observation week.  All the while doing these things alongside a sweet community of peers, advanced dancers who serve as peer mentors and professional, caring dance instructors. 

-Joanie Carder, parent of student in Ballet: Intermediate III

Friends of Metro Dance has been great for my children because it links them into a great community within our city. The instructors are amazing, and we are so fortunate be a part of this wonderful program!

-Autumn Embry, parent of creative movement, beginning and intermediate ballet students

Your donation today helps us bring people together, inspire lifelong learners, and create delight through programs such as:

• Centennial Youth Ballet Mini-Nutcracker and Spring Performances, Performance Pointe Shoe Fund, and Physical Therapy Consultations and Dancer Health Seminars
• Dancing with Parkinson’s
• Animata Arts Dance Residencies
• AfricaNashville Community Classes and Workshops
• Tuition & dancewear scholarships
• Opportunity for students to travel to the National High School Dance Festival each year

Thank you for donating today. Your contribution helps Friends of Metro Dance fulfill its mission to enhance the art of dance in the Metro community; enrich the programming of the Metro Parks Dance Division; and encourage the growth of dancers of all ages and abilities through funding and volunteerism.