Bring DIW to your school or organization
Our Positive Directions Through Dance (PDTD) initiative brings certified teaching artists and structured curriculum to schools, after-school programs, hospitals, community centers, and the spaces where people of all ages gather.
- WhoPeople of all agesSchools, after-school programs and community settings
- Length4, 6 or 8 weeksScaled to fit your timeline and budget
- Cost$1,200 – $7,000Sliding scale based on group size and setting
- WhereAt your siteWe meet communities where they already gather
Our initiativePositive Directions Through Dance
PDTD is DIW’s signature community outreach initiative. We meet communities where they already gather: classrooms, after-school programs, hospitals, housing developments, community centers, and the spaces their members trust.
Every program is grounded in technique, leadership, and the confidence that comes from disciplined creative practice. PDTD is how we extend rigorous, equity-centered dance education beyond our 14th Street studios and into the lives of children, teens, and adults across the region.
Three ways to bring Positive Directions Through Dance to your community
Every program is designed to develop technique, leadership, and confidence, scaled to fit your timeline and budget.
Foundations Program
An introduction to dance and core technique. A focused entry point for schools and organizations new to PDTD programming.
Builders Program
Deeper skill development with progression benchmarks. Participants build on foundational skills with measurable growth.
Full Experience Program
Comprehensive program with optional culminating sharing. The full PDTD experience for your participants and community.
Every program includes
- Certified teaching artists
- Equipment and supplies
- Structured curriculum
- Culminating sharing (optional)
- Administrative coordination
- Assessment tools (as requested)
Designed for
Public and charter schools looking to bring dance education into their curriculum, from elementary through high school.
Flexible scheduling options for after-school settings, including shorter sessions and adapted curriculum for mixed-age groups.
Hospitals, community centers, housing developments, and other organizations where people of all ages come together. Programs adapt to the participants and the setting.
Need a fully custom program? DIW designs standards-aligned scope and sequence, lesson plans, assessment tools, and optional teacher training. Pricing starts at $10,000.
Bring Positive Directions Through Dance to your community
Tell us about your school or organization and we’ll design a program that fits your needs, schedule, and budget.
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School & Community Programs
Bring DIW to Your School or Organization
Our Positive Directions Through Dance (PDTD) initiative brings certified teaching artists and structured curriculum to schools, after-school programs, hospitals, community centers, and the spaces where people of all ages gather.
Our Initiative
Positive Directions Through Dance
PDTD is DIW’s signature community outreach initiative. We meet communities where they already gather: classrooms, after-school programs, hospitals, housing developments, community centers, and the spaces their members trust.
Every program is grounded in technique, leadership, and the confidence that comes from disciplined creative practice. PDTD is how we extend rigorous, equity-centered dance education beyond our 14th Street studios and into the lives of children, teens, and adults across the region.
Program Options
Three Ways to Bring Positive directions through dance to Your Community
Every program is designed to develop technique, leadership, and confidence, scaled to fit your timeline and budget.
4 Weeks
Foundations Program
An introduction to dance and core technique. A focused entry point for schools and organizations new to PDTD programming.
$1,200 – $2,500
Sliding scale based on group size and setting
6 Weeks
Builders Program
Deeper skill development with progression benchmarks. Participants build on foundational skills with measurable growth.
$2,500 – $4,000
Sliding scale based on group size and setting
8 Weeks
Full Experience Program
Comprehensive program with optional culminating sharing. The full PDTD experience for your participants and community.
$4,000 – $7,000
Sliding scale based on group size and setting
What’s Included
Every Program Includes
Certified teaching artists
Equipment and supplies
Structured curriculum
Culminating sharing (optional)
Administrative coordination
Assessment tools (as requested)
What’s Included
Every Program Includes
Certified teaching artists
Equipment and supplies
Structured curriculum
Culminating sharing (optional)
Administrative coordination
Assessment tools (as requested)
Who We Serve
Designed For
Schools and Districts
Public and charter schools looking to bring dance education into their curriculum, from elementary through high school.
After-School & Youth Programs
Flexible scheduling options for after-school settings, including shorter sessions and adapted curriculum for mixed-age groups.
Community Settings
Hospitals, community centers, housing developments, and other organizations where people of all ages come together. Programs adapt to the participants and the setting.
Custom Curriculum Design
Need a fully custom program? DIW designs standards-aligned scope and sequence, lesson plans, assessment tools, and optional teacher training. Pricing starts at $10,000.
Bring positive directions through dance to Your Community
Tell us about your school or organization and we’ll design a program that fits your needs, schedule, and budget.