Building confidence, teamwork, and joy through dance.
What Sets SOAR Apart
​At SOAR, dance is the vehicle — but confidence, teamwork, and joy are the outcomes.
Here’s why schools and communities choose SOAR:
1. Expertise You Can Trust
Led by an award-winning teaching artist with over 30 years of experience, SOAR brings depth, credibility, and excellence to every classroom.
As Columbus’s most experienced NDI-trained instructor, we deliver artistry paired with proven results.
2. Aligned with Mission & Values
Our approach is rooted in the principles of the National Dance Institute: every child deserves access to high-quality arts education.
SOAR carries that mission forward with integrity, inclusion, and joy.
3. Connected to Curriculum
SOAR’s dance residencies align with academic learning goals, reinforcing history, literacy, science, and social-emotional development.
Movement provides a powerful tool for kinesthetic learners while complementing classroom instruction.
4. Energized by Live Music
Every SOAR class features a live musician, creating a responsive, joyful environment that elevates learning and leaves a lasting impression on students and staff alike.
5. Opportunities for Every Student
No auditions. No exclusions. Every child has the chance to participate fully — building confidence, community, and pride as they learn and grow together.
6. Performance with Purpose
Students don’t just learn dance steps — they learn teamwork, accountability, and the pride of working toward a shared goal. Each performances celebrates growth, unity and the power of community.
7. Partnership You Can Count On
SOAR is as strong operationally as it is artistically. With clear communication, structured pricing, and detailed proposals, partnering with SOAR is seamless for schools and organizations.
Let’s make something joyful happen
Bring SOAR to your school, community center, or organization. We’d love to hear from you.