The Audacity Performing Arts Project, Inc.

This breathtaking, cinematic shot was taken during Audacity’s Lion King Jr back in 2019.
Seven years later, these beautiful moments captured in our work continue to move us — a reminder of why this matters, what students are capable of, and what arts education can make possible.

Most schools in under-resourced communities don’t reflect the cultures of their students.

Our folklorico program challenges that — bringing professional-level dance education rooted in cultural relevance into Title I classrooms across the Bay Area. 🔥

Ms. Tachiya’s students have been busy building spatial reasoning, fine motor skills, and creative problem-solving — the same cognitive foundations that show up years later in design studios, architecture firms, and engineering labs.

This is what early arts integration looks like in Title I schools. And this is why it matters.

ACCESS CHANGES OUTCOMES.

Khalilah’s Creative Movement class integrates ballet, hip hop, African dance, yoga, and reggaeton into a single cohesive curriculum — bringing multidisciplinary, culturally responsive arts education to Title I schools.

ACCESS CHANGES OUTCOMES.

Meet Ice, with the Fault Line Derby Devils — Hollister’s very own roller derby league. 🛼

We caught up with Ice at the Hollister Youth Expo to learn about everything they have going on. Founded in 2012, the Derby Devils in recent years launched a junior team for ages 8–17, giving young people a competitive, travel-ready sport right here in our own backyard. They practice at Bolado Park Fairgrounds for just $50/month, with sibling discounts available.

At Audacity, we believe that arts education builds more than performance skills — they build resilience, perseverance, and confidence in young people. We’re proud to be part of a community full of nonprofit organizations like the Fault Line Derby Devils that are investing in those same values.

Learn more 👉 www.faultlinederby.org

Meet Raymond, co-founder of JMM Dance Company. 🌟

At Hollister’s Youth Expo we sat down with Raymond to learn about the work JMM is doing for the community. JMM uses movement as a tool for social and emotional learning in public schools — working with children of all ages and abilities.

They’re also behind Cal Kids in downtown Hollister, partnering with the Community Foundation to help parents open accounts and build interest toward their children’s college funds.

At Audacity, we believe arts education is more than a creative outlet — it’s a foundation for college and career readiness and confidence! We’re proud to share space with organizations like JMM that are doing that same work in their own way!



Learn more 👉 jmmdanceco.org