Barre Belle

 Barre Belle  provides free ballet, creative movement and yoga classes to students in underserved communities. Dance has a positive impact on academic and social functioning. Research indicates that dance helps with creative thinking, self-confidence, and persistence. These benefits are helpful to children who struggle in school and  especially  those students in communities of color. Barre Belle provides access to dance to assist students in developing these skills.

 The benefits of yoga extend beyond stretching. Our yoga classes help students recognize the mind- body connection and self manage  emotions through breathing techniques and exercises. We meet youth in their communities and eliminate the barriers to access and promote diversity within the dance  and yoga community.

We offer free ballet and yoga classes to students in their own communities at area community centers and and agencies. We eliminate the barriers of  cost, transportation and access by bringing the studio to the students. We provide free ballet attire and shoes.  We bring the Ballet Barres and instructors to the students. For yoga students we bring the yoga mats and instructors to the site as well.