FREE 2 BE ME DANCE

Our Mission

The mission of Free 2 Be Me Dance is to bring the joy of dance
to children and adults with Down syndrome.

Children with Down syndrome don’t always have the same opportunities to excel in sports and in the arts.
Until they are given every chance to shine, they will never realize their full potential.

This is as true for them as it is for us all.

That is why Free 2 Be Me Dance was created. To bring the joy of dance to children and adults with Down syndrome so that they may have the chance to explore their passions, increase self confidence, build character and physical strength, and to find their place within the group and society at large.

Free 2 Be Me Dance is an adaptive dance program for children and adults with Down syndrome in the Los Angeles area. It began as a labor of love by Colleen Perry, former ballet dancer and current Marriage and Family Therapist...

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Free 2 Be Me Dance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and relies upon the generosity of our community. Any amount will go directly to supporting our dancers and our program costs such as studio rental, costumes, performance fees, paying teachers, among other expenses.

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We'd love to have you and your child join our dance crew! Register for our upcoming semester, learn more about scholarship opportunities, pay for your student's costumes, and more...

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Our Work

"Free 2 Be Me" :: The Documentary
Our dear friend Jeanette Godoy, a documentary filmmaker, directed this short film about the dancers of Free 2 Be Me Dance!
The film is traveling the short film festival circuit. Thank you, Jeanette, for all you have done for us!

Get a copy of the documentary at free2bememovie.com

Buddy Walk 2021!
Our dancers performed for the camera at Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA) Virtual Buddy Walk in 2021! With the help of all of the parents who filmed, our dancers put on an amazing show for everyone attending the Facebook Live event. And a very special thank you to Mireya and Cristy for sharing their heartfelt testimonial of our program.

Volunteer With Us

Join us in bringing the joy of dance to individuals with Down Syndrome!
In return, you are guaranteed to have the experience of a lifetime...
Contact us to learn how you can help by sharing your
love, time and gifts with our incredible students!

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