LSODF programs provide students with high-quality dance training, skill development and positive adult mentoring. Through maintaining high standards in its program, LSODF is able to empower the young artists to excel in dance and in life. Students  receive rigorous instruction in ballet,tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, modern and acrobatics as well as the opportunity to experience  regional, national and international dance conferences and programs.  LSODF connects students with auditions and scholarship opportunities for summer youth dance intensives and camps hosted by professional dance companies. The foundation also collaborates with reputable youth arts organizations and programs in the area to provide community outreach activities related to empowerment through the arts. 

Over $10,000 in Scholarships

earned each year by LSODF youth to attend dance conferences, workshops, summer programs and intensives all across the U.S.

2,000 Detroit Youth

reached annually through LSODF outreach programming across the metro Detroit area at schools, rec centers, churches and community events.

100% Graduation Rate

and matriculation to college every year by LSODF alumni since its inception in 2011

Made possible by the generous support of: