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Everybody Dance La Providing high-quality dance classes to low resourced communities in LA. Inspired by the life of Gabriella Axelrad.
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everybodydance.org

The Gabriella Foundation was established in 1999 in memory of Gabriella Axelrad, a thirteen-year-old who loved to dance. It was the desire of Gabri's family and friends that low income youth in Los Angeles would receive the same joy and benefits from dance that Gabri experienced in her short life. In the hope of serving all children with an interest in experiencing the wonders of dance, the Foundation named its program, Everybody Dance! and our name has evolved to Everybody Dance LA! Everybody Dance LA! opened its doors in May 2000, in a low-income housing project in the MacArthur Park area in Los Angeles. The program started with 35 students in 12 weekly classes. Demand for the classes grew quickly and additional instructors were added to accommodate the rush of young applicants. Currently Everybody Dance LA! serves over 4,000 students at 28 school with our In School Program and 3 After School Dance Sites. Over 90% of students surveyed say that Everybody Dance LA! improves self-esteem, sense of self-efficacy, and overall physical fitness. Professionals in the dance field have taken note of Everybody Dance LA!'s rigor, quality and high expectations. Benjamin Millepied, ("Black Swan," "L.A. Dance Project," former New York City ballet principal) recently described everybody dance! as "the best program I have seen in this country." One family’s vision has truly changed thousands of lives.

Did you know that mindfulness in the classroom has been shown to improve kindness, behavior, and math in young students?...
10/17/2026

Did you know that mindfulness in the classroom has been shown to improve kindness, behavior, and math in young students? At EDLA!, many of our Teaching Artists include a 1-minute mindfulness activity each class.

¿Sabías que se ha demostrado que la atención plena (mindfulness) en el salón de clases mejora la amabilidad, el comportamiento y las matemáticas en los estudiantes más pequeños? En EDLA!, muchos de nuestros Artistas Docentes incluyen una actividad de atención plena de 1 minuto en cada clase.

10/16/2026

Jazz 4 performing student choreography at the 2026 Student Creators Showcase!

¡Jazz 4 bailando coreografías creadas por estudiantes en el Student Creators Showcase 2026!

Whether you're in Hip Hop, Breaking, Jazz, Salsa, Youth Move, or Tap, every EDLA! dancer comes to class in uniform: an E...
10/15/2026

Whether you're in Hip Hop, Breaking, Jazz, Salsa, Youth Move, or Tap, every EDLA! dancer comes to class in uniform: an EDLA! t-shirt and black pants, plus the right shoes for your style. Please leave jewelry at home and pull long hair back so you can dance safely and comfortably. See you in class!

Ya sea que estés en Hip Hop, Breaking, Jazz, Salsa, Youth Move o Tap, todos los bailarines de EDLA! vienen a clase con uniforme: una camiseta de EDLA! y pantalones negros, además de los zapatos adecuados para tu estilo. Por favor, deja la joyería en casa y recógete el cabello largo para que puedas bailar de forma segura y cómoda. ¡Nos vemos en clase!

10/14/2026

Julie Opiel Julie Opiel talks about how her dance experience informs how she mentors our EDLA! students. We are so grateful to have Julie lending her expertise to our Mentor Match program!!

Julie Opiel is a dancer, educator, and arts leader whose work centers on creating meaningful pathways for young people to learn, grow, and see a future for themselves in the arts. She most recently served as Associate Artistic Director of BODYTRAFFIC, after previously serving as Director of Programs and Strategic Partnerships, where she led education, community engagement, and artistic-development initiatives across Los Angeles and beyond. A longtime performer and educator, Julie is passionate about mentorship that helps emerging artists build confidence, curiosity, and a sense of possibility.

EDLA! is closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Classes will resume and offices will reopen tomorrow, Oct...
10/12/2026

EDLA! is closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Classes will resume and offices will reopen tomorrow, October 13th.

EDLA! permanecerá cerrado hoy por el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas. Las clases se reanudarán y las oficinas reabrirán mañana, 13 de octubre.
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Want the inside scoop on everything happening at EDLA!? We're shining a spotlight on Mentor Match and welcoming 15 ment...
10/12/2026

Want the inside scoop on everything happening at EDLA!? We're shining a spotlight on Mentor Match and welcoming 15 mentors who will support our students with guidance, life skills, and professional development throughout the 2026–2027 school year. Sign up for our E-Newsletter so you never miss an update!
everybodydance.org or click the link in our bio

¿Quieres enterarte de todo lo que está pasando en EDLA!? En nuestro boletín más reciente, celebramos Mentor Match y damos la bienvenida a 15 mentores que apoyarán a nuestros estudiantes con orientación, habilidades para la vida y desarrollo profesional durante el año escolar 2026–2027. ¡Suscríbete a nuestro boletín electrónico para no perderte ninguna novedad!
everybodydance.org o haz clic en el enlace de nuestra biografĂ­a

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10/09/2026

Conservatory 1 Ballet student Belinda shares what’s in her ballet bag!

¡Belinda, estudiante de Ballet del Conservatory 1, nos comparte lo que lleva en su bolsa de ballet!

10/09/2026

Jazz 2 performing as the Bergens in our 2026 recital, “Trolls”!

¡Jazz 2 bailando como los Bergens en nuestro recital 2026, “Trolls”!

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