Everybody Dance LA!

Inspired by the life of Gabriella Axelrad

transforming lives and communities through the power of dance

summer 2025 & 25-26 dance season application

Everybody Dance LA! offers high-quality dance education in low-income areas of Los Angeles for youth ages 4-19, instilling high expectations and cultivating the lifelong skills of collaboration, discipline, and self-expression.

programs

in-school
In School

Throughout the school year we bring professional Teaching Artists to schools across LA. Using the art of dance they inspire youth to develop their creative expression and physical fitness.
after-school
After School

Our program operates in two dance studios in low-income neighborhoods in LA. The After School program focuses on the technical mastery of dance in a safe and supportive environment.
summer
Summer

Enjoy a 4-week Summer Session for New Students and returning After-School program students. After-School program students are encouraged to try new styles of dance over the summer! Summer session is a great time for New Students to try multiple dance forms to discover what styles they like best.

news & events

EDLA!’s Year-End Appeal

We hope you will consider making an end-of-year gift to support our students and programs.

3rd Annual Day of Dance

EDLA! partnered with the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance for its 3rd Annual Day of Dance where students take master classes with USC faculty, meet current students and attend a showing of the Fall BFA Showcase performance.

EDLA!’s 2025 Recital Performances

EDLA! After-School Program students performed their 2025 recital performances inspired by the movie “Coco” at The Bing Theatre at USC May 24th and 25th.

watch the video