When I witnessed Dance 4 Joy's first performance, the power of the Holy Spirit overwhelmed me and I couldn't stop the tears from flowing. At the time, my daughter was 3 years old, had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and I thought I would never be able to see her dance. Little did I know how God had other plans for my little girl. Dance 4 Joy has been a part our lives ever since and my daughter is still dancing in college!
I have served on the Board of Directors since D4J became a non-profit in 2017. I have seen so many young people's lives touched, familes loved, friendships cultivated, dancers evolved into creative professionals. We became a non-profit so that we would NEVER have to turn away a child in financial need who wanted to dance. With your help, we never will!
Please consider a gift of any amount to help D4J make dance accessible to ALL youth in OC!
A Moving Proclamation of God's Love
"Make LOVE your aim." - 1Cor 14:1
Champion Donors...these dancers need your help.
When you give, you create what is needed to realize a Vision of God's Love & Wellness for the next generation.
By Supporting this ministry to thrive in the coming years, together we will help them to shine brighter for Him in movement.
You are creating a movement of the LOVE of Jesus Christ in the culture of dance & arts in Orange County...and beyond.
Background Statement (Dance4Joy website)
Dance 4 Joy Ministries (D4J) was founded in 2007 to provide a Christ Centered dance space for all local youth to experience the joy of dance, with excellence in training, who then serve their communities by being a moving proclamation of God's Love in Dance. OC is known for its celebration of the arts, but never before has a space existed to cultivate dancers in all dance genres at all levels whose purpose is the Proclamation the Gospel. Dance 4 Joy Partners in outreach with local schools, churches, and nonprofits to serve all youth, including neurodivergent and at promise youth, in learning centers, foster care, those battling homelessness, and young girls facing the devastating effects of hyper-sexualization in dance. Dance 4 Joy is committed to providing a safe space without competition or comparison for all where dancers who can't afford training can also receive scholarships. Everything we do is centered around our core values of humility, discipleship, integrity, unity, hospitality, excellence, and joy. (Dance 4 Joy Values)
Now in our 19th Season, D4J is more aware every day of the need for Joy in this next generation. With scripture, Christian music, prayer, and acts of service, 200+ dancers a week are in our communities shining the Light of Christ everywhere they go. (Dance4Joy Mission)
For more information, please visit our OC Non-Profit Central profile at: OCCF-Dance4JoyMinistries
Thank you for supporting the Youth of Orange County providing ACCESS FOR ALL to Dance!
