The Thriller is Taking Over Tempe — and You’re Invited!

This Halloween, the DanceSoul Foundation is bringing unforgettable energy to Tempe with “Thriller in Tempe” — a community block party and dance performance that you won’t want to miss.

Whether you want to dance or celebrate, there’s something for everyone:

✨ For Dancers — “Do You Dare to Thriller?”
Learn the legendary Thriller choreography by Michael Jackson and join us on Halloween night to perform it live!

📅 Rehearsal: Sunday, October 26
📍 KA Dance Studio — 2326 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
💲 Registration Donation: $10 to DanceSoul Foundation (costume optional)

🎃 Performance & Recording:
📅 October 31
📍 George’s Breakfast & Brunch, Tempe

🪩 For Party-Goers — Thriller in Tempe Halloween Block Party
Come ready to eat, dance, and celebrate Halloween in style.

🎶 What to Expect:
🍽️ Delicious food & drinks by @georgesbreakfastandbrunch

💲 Donation: $10 to DanceSoul Foundation (costume optional)
🎧 Live DJ spinning spooky beats
🛍️ Local vendors to shop & explore
🕺 Live Thriller dance performance
👻 Costume Contest with prizes

Proceeds benefit DanceSoul Foundation and its mission to empower through dance.

Join us for a night of food, music, and spine-chilling fun — or step into the spotlight and help us thrill Tempe!

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Balle Noire: Haute Cocoa Colture 2025 — Limited Edition Tee

Step into the rhythm of community, creativity, and healing. This fall, we’re celebrating 5 years of Balle Noire: Haute Cocoa Colture — our signature annual fundraiser — with a limited edition T-shirt that embodies elegance, movement, and purpose.

Each shirt isn’t just apparel — it’s a statement of support. Proceeds directly fund our dance movement therapy programs, bringing healing, joy, and empowerment to underserved communities.

🖤 Why You’ll Love It:

Luxe black and gold design inspired by this year’s Balle Noire theme
Unisex fit, soft premium cotton, available in sizes XS–3XL
Ethically produced and eco-conscious
A timeless keepsake celebrating 5 years of community impact

Join us in moving with purpose. When you wear this shirt, you wear the mission.

Order yours today and be part of the movement.

We’ve Outgrown Our Studio — But Not Our Vision

Growing together. Creating space for every step, every beat, every moment of connection

Our organization has entered an exciting new stage of growth. We’ve expanded programs, welcomed new members, and seen our community flourish. 🌱 With this progress comes the responsibility to ensure we have the right space to sustain our impact. We are now seeking a larger studio—one that can support our evolving needs while continuing to nurture the creativity, connection, and movement at the heart of our mission.

DanceSoul Foundation: Empowering Communities

2nd Annual Healing Girls' Day

PAINT & PROMOTE: Color Your Brand Networking Event

Boys to Kings Back to School Empowered Event

Thank you to everyone who came out for our 2nd Annual Healing Girls’ Day! You made it such a beautiful, love-filled day of sisterhood, movement, and healing. 🌸

Huge gratitude to our amazing vendors + partners who poured their hearts into making this event so special. 🌿

We can’t wait to see you all next year for the 3rd Annual Healing Girls’ Day!

Boys to Kings Back to School Empowered Event

PAINT & PROMOTE: Color Your Brand Networking Event

Boys to Kings Back to School Empowered Event

DanceSoul Foundation is deeply grateful to everyone who showed up to celebrate community with us—especially The Cut Barbershop, George’s Chicken & Shrimp, our vendors, DJ, donors, volunteers, and every guest who brought love and energy. Your support fuels our mission to uplift youth through movement, music, and mentorship. Thank you for believing in community—we can’t wait to do it again!

PAINT & PROMOTE: Color Your Brand Networking Event

Our Paint & Promote event was inspiring, vibrant, and full of creativity! The turnout was amazing, and each painting told a unique story.

A huge thank you to Sorayyah Johnson for her warm guidance and to the Dexter Foundation for partnering with the DanceSoul Foundation.

We’re so grateful to everyone who made this a memorable afternoon of art, connection, and community.

Transformative Workshops for Mind, Body & Heart

Are you a school, organization, or mental health advocate?

We’re excited to introduce Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) workshops to schools and community organizations!

DMT uses intentional movement techniques to release physical trauma, build confidence, and support mental wellness. These sessions help youth tap into their emotional expression in a safe, supported space—where healing meets rhythm.

What is Dance Movement Therapy?

Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)—also known as dance/movement therapy—is a form of expressive therapy that uses movement and dance to support emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. It is grounded in the philosophy that the mind and body are deeply connected, and that movement can be a powerful way to express feelings, process trauma, and promote healing.

Key Aspects of Dance Movement Therapy:

• Body-Mind Connection: Emphasizes how emotions and experiences are stored in the body, and how movement can help release or process them.

• Nonverbal Expression: Offers a way for people to express themselves when words are difficult or unavailable.

• Healing Through Movement: Used to address a range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and developmental challenges.

• Individual or Group Work: Can be practiced one-on-one or in group settings to foster connection, empathy, and community healing.

Who Leads It?

Dance Movement Therapy is facilitated by trained and/or certified professionals— often called Dance Movement Therapists—who assess movement patterns and guide participants through exercises tailored to their emotional and physical needs.

Common Settings:

• Mental health clinics

• Schools

• Hospitals and rehabilitation centers

• Community centers

• Wellness and trauma recovery programs

Program Overview

This program focuses on promoting physical wellness, mental well-being, cultural awareness, and inclusivity. With structured movement and choreography memorization, participants will engage in creative expression, build self-confidence, and develop a sense of community. The program promotes positive energy exchange, celebrates diversity, and empowers the body through dance, fostering mental clarity and emotional well-being.

During sessions, high-vibrational music using Solfeggio frequencies is used to cleanse the space and promote mental clarity and manifestations.

By incorporating these elements, DanceSoul Foundation’s Dance Movement Therapy workshop supports the overall holistic development of its participants, nurturing physical and emotional well-being while celebrating diversity and promoting cultural awareness.

Our mission guides every step we take: to empower dancers to manifest their dreams with passion and purpose. With your support, we’re building stronger communities, one movement at a time. Let’s move toward a more mindful, emotionally resilient generation—one step at a time.

Now booking DMT workshops for schools, community groups, and mental health programs.

DanceSoul Foundation Classes

Dance classes: 4646 S Ash ave. suite 105 tempe, az

Class Registration- $25

$189/month

Scholarships available through Opportunity4Kids.org

Class uniform: Leotard and tights required (see class colors)

Ballet/Tap/Dance shoes required

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Leotard colors:

Ballet - Navy/Brown

Tap - Comfortable clothing

No cut-off shorts allowed

*End of Season Recital Performance Included December 2025!

**Refund Policy:** - Please note that we do not provide refunds.

💪 Flex+ Drop-In Membership – $99/Month

Stay strong, stay flexible, and keep it simple! With the Flex+ Drop-In Membership, you can come to class whenever you want for just $99/month — no stress, no scheduling pressure.

And here’s the best part: every 4 visits = a FREE 30-minute stretch consultation to loosen up, recover faster, and feel amazing.

It’s the easiest way to stay consistent, have fun, and keep your body moving. Your flexibility (and future self) will thank you!

ballet- 10:00 am 8-12 years

ballet- 11:00 am 13-19 years

adult class- 12 pm

private classes- $99/hour

About DanceSoul Foundation

EIN: 47-4266135

Our History

DanceSoul Foundation is a tax-deductible 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our vision is to create a community where dance becomes the pathway to empowerment, good health, and holistic healing. Our focus on dance therapy provides mental wellness and self-care outlets to our participants.

Our Team

Our team is made up of licensed therapists, social workers, and other mental health professionals who are passionate about supporting mental health and wellness in our community. Our foundation provides a creative safe space with comprehensive mental health and holistic wellness services to those in need.

Our Partners

Through solid partnerships with organizations that share our mission and core values, we promote and provide invaluable workshops for life and social advancement

We'd love to partner with and promote you!

Our History

DanceSoul Foundation was founded in 1995 by a group of community members who recognized the need for a local organization dedicated to helping homeless individuals. Since then, we have grown into a thriving nonprofit, serving hundreds of individuals each year.