Salvos start dance program

A new dance and mentoring program designed to inspire young people to come together and reach their full potential is about to launch across five areas on the Central Coast including Umina.

Street Dreams is an innovative partnership between the Salvation Army and Musicians Making A Difference, and will give young people an opportunity to learn at free weekly hip hop dance and character building classes.

Inspired to reflect the hip hop dance culture combined with an environment in which all young people can follow their dreams, the program will be an exciting new approach to engaging, inspiring and educating young people.

The classes will take place at the Salvation Army venue in Umina.

Each class begins with the chance to connect and share about the week, and then the fun begins with music, inspiring dance and the teaching of new techniques.

Young people have the opportunity to take their new skills further and to enter dance competitions or be trained as facilitators.

After the dance session finishes, the young people engage in positive games and tackle personal and social issues in a group environment.

The classes are offered free of charge so that the program is available to all who wish to attend.

Young participants will be encouraged to join community performances, competitions and leadership programs throughout the year as part of the curriculum.

Two classes, one for primary-aged students and one for secondary school students will start from May 14.

All young people aged between eight and 21 can register as participants for the Street Dreams Dance classes by emailing info@streetdreams.info.

Media Release, 23 Apr 2012

Dominic Brook, Musicians Making a Difference

Photo: Johnny Dexter