I was honored to be invited as a guest for the first Kids Dance Outreach's presentation. This organization let me tell you has done a fascinating job, going way above and beyond the call of duty within our community. I feel this organization is setting an example of how a Non for Profit should behave as a group in our city. The staff and team of this Non for Profit, radiates a deep love, fellowship, passion and compassion not only towards the children but also towards the arts. I believe that with Kids Dance Outreach, Indianapolis will change, and will never be the same. This Non for Profit also celebrates something extremely important: Indiana's diversity. And has an innovative mindset to do so, but above all, this Non for Profit gives us, the Hoosiers, the opportunity to become better individuals each and every day. Thank you kids Dance Outreach for your hard and excellent job, a job that goes beyond the limitations of the spirit. Best Regards, Felix J. Medina
This is an unusual opportunity for these kids, some who would probably never otherwise have the same quality time shown them. They work (and play) together, learn skills in dancing, burn off energy in a positive way, learn music and rhythm, learn coordination, receive positive feedback, learn respect for their instructors, have a reason to be proud, learn their is something besides football to work toward. They are a joy to watch. Makes us want to be young again. J.Perry
I was privileged to attend the first public performance by Kids Dance Outreach.
This presentation, showcasing the impressive accomplishments of some of this city's third-graders, was a dramatic display of what can happen when unique cultural opportunities are offered to an underserved population. In addition to the visible celebration of diversity these children reflected the passion, discipline, dedication, respect, caring and appreciation of the arts inspired by this superb program's director and team. It was a stunning, moving demonstration.
Kids Dance Outreach offers an invaluable opportunity often available only to the privileged. It will have a huge impact on narrowing this city's opportunity gap. Indianapolis stands to gain enormous lasting benefits from this remarkable non-profit program that will have proven, lasting ripple effects on the academic and social success of its children.
This deserving venture, as it expands, will have wide reaching positive consequences for all of Indianapolis and reach far beyond its boundaries.
This opportunity must not be squandered. I look forward to watching this exceptional program grow.
Paula Brennan