Thrive With Movement Inc

Causes: Arts & Culture, Fund Raising & Fund Distribution

Mission: Thrive With Movement, INC is a non-profit organization that fosters a safe, fun and inviting learning environment that encourages social development opportunities for children and their parents. We will provide financial assistance through our scholarship program to low-income families and at-risk children, serving up to 150 children per school year with full and partial scholarships. Our programs include an after-school program in dance, tumbling and musical theater, and also youth leadership and student teaching opportunities. Overall, we want to be an asset that helps them grow and develop into their best selves. We are committed to helping families in the community cultivate a healthy bond and provide a routine where parents can take their children to have fun, learn, and grow in a safe space and nourishing environment. Our programs are in Lihue and we currently have students coming from the West, East and North shores of the island of Kauai. Founder Tiffany Dick and her Husband Seth Dick are owners of Aloha Dance Studio that was established in 2002. Since opening their doors they have personally sponsored, discounted and scholarships many students over the years providing classes to allow students an opportunity to dance when their families faced financial hardship, or needed an outlet that their parents would not support. Aloha Dance Studio became home away from home for many students who may not have had a safe home environment, or had mental depression. Because of the growth for those who need financial assistance to afford extra curricular activities, Tiffany and Seth founded Thrive With Movement to be able to do more and reach more keiki and youth on the island. We are excited to offer scholarships for students from low-income families, at-risk children, and current students with the potential to excel in performing arts. We know that providing access to the performing arts can have a huge impact on the development of a young person in academics as well as long life skills and we are committed to helping those who may otherwise not have the opportunity. We have developed a comprehensive scholarship program that includes financial support, mentorship, and guidance from experienced professionals. We also have a team of dedicated volunteers who are ready to assist with any questions and provide support for students who receive a scholarship. We hope that this program will provide an outlet for creativity and personal growth for those who receive it. Through the awarded scholarship to our keiki, each semester of approximately 20-24 weeks of regular classes, each student would learn and build upon skills that would lead up to showcases and semester end performances that would include their tuition, dance uniform/supplies and costuming for their performances.