Why we dance
We believe dance can heal
DancingHeals is a youth-led nonprofit. We create personalized dance videos for children who are facing illness, and we deliver them free of charge.
Every video is made for one child. A family picks a song, writes a message, and chooses a theme. Our dancers, who we call Healers, choreograph and film the routine and send it back within two weeks.
Research on dance points to real benefits. It releases endorphins, and it lowers stress and anxiety. Those findings are the reason this organization exists.
We work with pediatric hospitals and community organizations to reach families, and our team of dancers and organizers keeps growing.
All funds raised by DancingHeals go to the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) — an organization researching the physical and psychological benefits of dance, with a focus on therapeutic uses that support mental health in young people.
