Rise Up School of Dance (RUSD) is expanding its Creative Movement program for children ages 3–5, offering affordable, research-based dance classes that foster fine and gross motor skills, social and emotional development, and creative expression.

Grounded in studies demonstrating the critical role of creative movement in early childhood, RUSD provides a safe, nurturing environment where young children can build confidence, coordination, imagination, and body awareness.
In the northwest neighborhoods of Salt Lake City, where access to arts programs is limited and traditional dance education often unaffordable, RUSD removes barriers through sliding-scale tuition, free dancewear, and comprehensive family support services, including food assistance, clothing, tutoring, and mentorship.

With the support of new funding, RUSD plans to create six additional weekly classes, offering over 100 young children the opportunity to experience the transformative power of dance. By focusing on children's holistic development, as individuals first and dancers second, RUSD helps them grow into confident, resilient, and engaged community members.