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What is Right 2 Rhythm?
We are a non-profit organization bringing Dance to every child!
We're Growing — Come Join Us!
Right 2 Rhythm began with an idea for a small dance fundraiser which grew into a vision of a non-profit organization. After eight Celebration of Dance Fundraisers and contributions to our community through schools and youth organizations, it is amazing how far we've come...But with anything, the important goal is not where you've been, but where you are going!
We are introducing some new programs this year including a Tot Dance Play Date and Dance Meet Ups. Check out our Events Page for all of our upcoming events.
In order to keep growing, we are looking for volunteers to join our staff. Check out our volunteer page for additional information as well as how you can contact us to sign-up! Also please "Like" us on Facebook to help us spread the word about bringing dance to kids!
We are introducing some new programs this year including a Tot Dance Play Date and Dance Meet Ups. Check out our Events Page for all of our upcoming events.
In order to keep growing, we are looking for volunteers to join our staff. Check out our volunteer page for additional information as well as how you can contact us to sign-up! Also please "Like" us on Facebook to help us spread the word about bringing dance to kids!
Mission Statement
Right 2 Rhythm is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity which provides funds for children who are otherwise without the means to take dance lessons. It seeks to inspire full self-expression, confidence, and healthy body image, through dance, for all children. The organization seeks to promote this possibility through partnering with existing organizations, providing assistance to schools that have lost arts funding, and by providing individual scholarships to at-risk youth.
How we got Started
Right 2 Rhythm Founder, Nicole Nelson, has grown up with dance her entire life. Put into ballet as a child to combat a physical abnormality at birth, Nicole learned to love dance early on as a source of creativity and exercise. Over the years, dance took on social and competitive elements as Nicole joined show choir, pom-pom squad, musicals, and ballroom studios. With this, Nicole began to study all forms of dance. In her adult life, Nicole noticed that her happiest times were when she was dancing. Nicole realized she was also able to express certain emotions and feelings in dance that she wasn't comfortable sharing in other situations.
By observing younger family members and other children, Nicole saw their confidence rise when music was playing as they let their bodies be moved in the moment and stopped caring what others thought of them. She also observed how many adults shied away from participating in dance or stopped allowing themselves the full freedom of movement, as they were concerned with others judging their abilities to dance.
It was then that Nicole became inspired to bring that care-free self-expression to all children and also to teach them how to maintain that confidence and pathway to communication throughout their lives. All children should have a right to dance, and thus, Right 2 Rhythm was born.
Through the love and support of family and friends, the dedication of volunteers, and the backing of the group brought together to be the board of the organization, Right 2 Rhythm is here to create the idea that the world can be filled with love and joy when all children can dance and learn to access that feeling of freedom throughout their lives. Right 2 Rhythm requests that you bring dance to the world.
By observing younger family members and other children, Nicole saw their confidence rise when music was playing as they let their bodies be moved in the moment and stopped caring what others thought of them. She also observed how many adults shied away from participating in dance or stopped allowing themselves the full freedom of movement, as they were concerned with others judging their abilities to dance.
It was then that Nicole became inspired to bring that care-free self-expression to all children and also to teach them how to maintain that confidence and pathway to communication throughout their lives. All children should have a right to dance, and thus, Right 2 Rhythm was born.
Through the love and support of family and friends, the dedication of volunteers, and the backing of the group brought together to be the board of the organization, Right 2 Rhythm is here to create the idea that the world can be filled with love and joy when all children can dance and learn to access that feeling of freedom throughout their lives. Right 2 Rhythm requests that you bring dance to the world.