California Dance Institute
California Dance Institute (CDI) is an in-school and after-school non-profit arts education program that teaches life and learning skills through dance and music. CDI’s mission is to motivate children to develop a personal standard of excellence by instilling confidence, discipline and focus through the rigor and joy of dance.
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LEARN ·2025 Grants Challenge
Free Dance Education for Youth
California Dance Institute provides free in-school dance education to underserved youth, teaching life and learning skills through athletic movement and live music. We want to reach 500 new students at 6 new partner schools, instilling confidence, discipline, and focus through the rigor and joy of dance during the school day. Dance should be accessible to all.
LEARN ·2024 Grants Challenge
Free Dance Education for Youth
California Dance Institute provides free in-school dance education to underserved youth, teaching life and learning skills through athletic movement and live music. We want to reach 500 new students at 6 new partner schools, instilling rigor and joy while creating an "opportunity pipeline" to LA's creative industries. Quality dance education should be accessible to all children.