Mission

Rise Up School of Dance is a nonprofit dance school committed to the students and communities it serves. RUSD strives to see hundreds of thousands of students' lives impacted through being seen, known, loved, and valued as 'humans first, dancers second.' When students are seen, known and loved they are empowered to overcome obstacles, invest in their community and grow into the people they are meant to be. Mission/specific objectives of RUSD are as follows to: *Harness the power of dance, mentorship and community *Empower students to realize their unique value through the development of physical, mental, emotional and social skills *Equip students with skills and provide them with opportunities to grow into full realizations of themselves *Remove socioeconomic barriers to dance by establishing dance studios in and around underserved areas and by providing financial aid for students in a dignified, accessible and sustainable way *Eliminate the stereotype of the "perfect dancer body" by promoting body positivity, offering health and wellness education, and by maintaining diverse and inclusive environments both in the classroom and on stage