The LB Dance Arts Academy Foundation partners with UCI Anteaters alumni for Community Dance Day and school supplies drive

The Dance Arts Academy Foundation, founded by Laguna Beach resident Sakina Ibrahim, has announced its upcoming Community Dance Day and School Supply Drive in partnership with UCI Anteaters in Service Day. This special event aims to unite the local community through the arts and help students prepare for the upcoming school year.

The event will take place on Saturday, September 7th, from 12-2 p.m. at the Dance Arts Academy (Soul on Fire Studio) at 622 N. Main St., Santa Ana.

Photos courtesy of Dance Arts Academy

Founder Sakina Ibrahim and student

Community Dance Day will feature an exciting dance workshop that is free to the community. Participants will experience the transformative power of dance and wellbeing while contributing to a great cause. The event will also include a school supplies drive to benefit students and participants will be encouraged to bring new school supplies to support children in need.

The Dance Arts Academy Foundation is dedicated to empowering youth and nurturing their creativity through high-quality, accessible dance education. Their mission is to provide a holistic approach to arts education that nurtures both the body and mind, with an emphasis on identity, community, and youth well-being. Their vision is to create a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive through the arts and build the resilience to overcome the obstacles many face in urban communities.

Students ready to dance

This program is unique in its approach to arts education, offering after-school programs and subsidized cultural arts education. They focus on youth identity, community, and well-being, ensuring that every child has the tools to build confidence, express themselves, and contribute positively to society.

Ibrahim is a professional dancer/choreographer, award-winning author, and activist. After a successful career in dance, Ibrahim has now focused on using the arts to improve the lives of marginalized children. As the founder and director of the Dance Arts Academy Foundation, she is passionate about using dance as a tool for social-emotional learning and empowerment, and helping children develop confidence and resilience through creative expression.

They invite the entire community to join them for a day of dancing, fun and service. Come together to support local students while celebrating the joy of movement.

For more information and to register, click here: Here.

To donate school supplies, visit Anteaters Day of Service by clicking Here.