General Requests For Business Partnership

So...What does LWDA Do Anyway?
LWDA is a leader in Performing Arts Curriculum and Arts Education delivery. We specialize in a one-of-a-kind approach in combining an Academic Subject with every style of Dance that we teach. The 7 Dance Disciplines we employ include: West African Dance, Tap, Ballet, Salsa, Jazz, Modern/Contemporary Dance and Urbanity. The 7 Academic Studies We Teach Include: Geometry, Human Biology, Trigonometry, Physical Education, Language Arts/Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. Our programming prepares students for the professional world of Dance, while fortifying each participant with an arsenal of: history, professional etiquette, career competency, nutrition education, improved fitness, state content standards of Performing Arts and Physical Education, improved memorization and literacy, well developed Artistry, and more; through our unique brand of cross-disciplinary applications of Dance and Academics. Students and adults of all ages benefit from LWDA. Whatever the goals are for positive engagement and achievement, LWDA will help accomplish them. 

Leah Willis Dance Arts always strives for changing the lives of those we interact with for the better. As such, LWDA continues to impact the communities we serve, by utilizing our profession to provide healing, remedy learning deficiencies, or create opportunities to solidify the whole well being of the Youth and the community. The Art Form of Dance is, in itself a form of communication and delivers many building blocks to the synapses of the brain which promote healthy physical growth, linguistic learning, coping mechanisms, mathematical comprehension, emotional resiliency and more. Engaging in partnerships with organizations that satisfy the connection of helping to build and fortify individuals with all possible skills, facets and aptitude for a life of success is paramount for LWDA. Therefore, we frequently accept and facilitate partnerships with organizations and facilities to meet the growing need and demand for our clients. Students in grades Pre-K through 12, College Level and Adults that desire our programs and services, are served according to their needs and specifications.

About Leah Willis Dance Arts

The LWDA Mission

Our Mission is to positively impact our community, so that Black Children and families, as well as families from various cultural backgrounds, become well fortified in resolute learning abilities, critical thinking, and self-sufficiency via a strong academic, historical and culturally astute foundation; utilizing the vehicle of Dance. We also strengthen individuals with accurate Nutritional Research, as part of our programs, in order to prepare healthful, life-long wellness decision making, through education in Ingredient Literacy and Caloric Balance. We utilize and employ our over 33 years of Dance acumen, and over 24 years of Teaching proficiency, as well as the core principles rooted in Commandment Keeping, which will directly instill: morality, integrity, respect, accountability, trustworthiness, empathy, logical thinking and fellowship; as well as remarkable and perspicacious technical performing arts qualifications.

Fulfilling Our Mission

Our work and passion is to mend, repair and eliminate the disparities that exist in the low-income communities, and low-ranking public and charter schools. We seek to destroy the barriers that prohibit access to top-quality Arts Education Programs, as well as academic support that allows for the successful acquisition of learning standards and grade-level proficiency. Schools in low-income zip codes are scoring far below average, to just average regarding college and career readiness. Underserved students are falling far behind and there are huge achievement gaps. Many of these schools score a 2 on equity. Students are making less progress from one grade to the next, and falling into a rut of low test scores and overall academic preparedness, compared to other schools in more affluent or higher median income communities. Our programs heal these inequalities.

Homeschooling families in these neighborhoods also deserve first class outlets for their students to receive creative expression, physical activities, artistic and entrepreneurial opportunities, academic enhancement and social interaction programs. Many Homeschooling parents have limited options for lifelong programs that suit the needs of the individual learning styles of their students, and need programs that operate outside of traditional school hours for their needs. 

We are prepared to be a premium resource for integral nutrition education, by giving exceptional, nutrient dense meals to our students, and equipping them with Ingredient Literacy and Caloric Balance tools that will sustain them for a lifetime of educated, balanced, clean, and exponential health and wellness. 

Applying Our Mission

We accomplish our Mission through our unique LWDA Innovative Arts Education© Curriculum, which, over the past 12 years, has gained acclaim across three different States in the U.S., for its effective and top-notch delivery of Cross-Disciplinary Applications of Dance and Academics. We engage in positive collaborative business and School District Partnerships, connect through Guest Artist Workshops, Performance Presentations, Service Learning Projects, and our vigorous Rules Of Healthy Practice© Nutrition Education Program. It is our absolute joy to fulfill our Mission with each and every student and family interaction.

Leah Willis Dance Arts Programs, Services and Costs:

Host Facilities Requesting Partnership

(Please request LWDA Innovative Arts Education Programs Cost Break Down For Host Facilities, for full description of itemized costs).

1.) LWDA Innovative Arts Education Program - $75.00 Per Month, Per Student, plus a one-time, $1,250.00 LWDA Innovative Arts Education Organization Service Charge.

Curriculum Development, Session Preparation and Mileage charges apply, specific to the host facility. 15 Student Minimum enrollment.

2.) LWDA Rules Of Healthy Practice© Nutrition Education Program - Included within the LWDA Innovative Arts Education Program.

3.) LWDA Service Learning Program - Included within the LWDA Innovative Arts Education Program.

4.) LWDA Unlocking Reading Power With Dance Program - $7,500.00 for each 12 Week Program Session.

5.) LWDA Work-Life Synergy - $125 per hour, per registered group or business, with 15-20 participants. $125.00 Per Hour, per registered Group/Business.

(Click on the A-La-Carte tab at the top of our website, for pricing associated with Special Appearances, Workshops, and Traveling Lecture Demonstrations.)

LWDA anticipates an exciting, extraordinary, one-of-a-kind, unforgettable and life changing experience with your Organization or Facility. The visions to affect the next generation with positive self worth and progressive growth are at the heart of our Mission. Please contact us via the information above to discuss further details. Thank you for the opportunity to collaborate with us, in an effort to bring innovative experiences that lead to breakthroughs, for communities of loved ones, nation wide.