Help Support Our Commitment to Accessibility

Something I learned during the time with MorDance was how to not be afraid of doing things in front of people. The dancers taught me to have self confidence.

-Seventh Grader, Evelyn A.

I think dance and other art forms are important because they represent culture and personality. Also many people like to show their feelings through art and that’s important.

-Seventh Grader, Daniela T.

Dance offers us a form of expression and expressing ourselves is really important. MorDance helped me express myself.

-Seventh Grader, Daniel S.

My favorite part of being with MorDance was learning all the ballet steps and all the positive feelings I felt while dancing from the dancers.

-Sixth Grader, Anahla V.

MorDance’s commitment to making dance accessible to all is present throughout the organization including its historically low ticket prices, free annual student performance, and direct service to youth in economically disadvantaged districts, most prevalently in the Bronx and Brooklyn. We believe that youth engagement begins with the opportunity for personal discovery, wonderment, and meaningful experiences MorDance believes that the confidence imparted by dance opens doors to success in the arts and beyond. As reported by Brookings Institution, “arts participation is related to behaviors that contribute to the health of civil society, such as increased civic engagement, and greater social tolerance.” MorDance envisions an equitable future where young people, no matter their background, identity, or socio-economic circumstance, have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. The vast majority of students served by MorDance fit into one or more of the following categories: live below the poverty line, are unhoused, are a member of an underrepresented minority group, have a learning disability. MorDance is able to reach students through a strong network of community organizations which has been consistently expanding since the company’s launch. For the 2021 season, MorDance has broadened its reach with 11 outreach partners, up from 4 in 2020.