Bringing Movement and Mental Wellness to Students

Foothill Family’s School-Based Services is leading the way in innovative mental health support for K–12 students through dance. Our workshops highlight how movement, laughter, and community come together to strengthen youth mental wellness.

Impact at a Glance

Dance Workshops held across 13 schools, supporting student resilience and well-being

Students Reached Through Foothill Family's Dance Workshops

Students Reported Feeling More Connected After Participating in Dance Workshops

DANCE & WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

Move. Connect. Feel Good.

Foothill Family’s Dance & Wellness Workshops bring movement, creativity, and connection directly to students in a fun and engaging environment.

Through guided dance and movement activities, students have an opportunity to get active, express themselves, build confidence, and explore healthy ways to support their overall well-being.

How We’ve Helped

Dance Workshops for

Student Wellness

Supported student mental health through movement-based workshops focused on stress relief, confidence, and connection.

Joy, Community

& Resilience

Brought students together through music and dance to promote belonging, laughter, and emotional wellness.

School-Based Services

in Action

Provided dance workshops directly on school campuses, supporting students and staff with accessible wellness programming.

Making an Impact in Schools

Dance workshops are just one of the innovative ways Foothill Family is partnering with schools to build resilience and improve the emotional well-being of students throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Through our school-based programs, we provide onsite therapy at 183 schools across 18 districts, ensuring youth feel valued, heard, and empowered.

Choreographers Behind the Magic

Clarice Ordaz

Mario Mosley

Brittany Lorin

This special initiative is brought to life in collaboration with Kris Lythgoe, producer of So You Think You Can Dance and Foothill Family Board Member. Our workshops feature top choreographers who have worked with some of the biggest names in music, inspiring students through the joy of movement.

“The creative outlet that was provided by Foothill
Family was the Dance Workshop. I think that does
really give them this other way to express maybe
what they’re feeling. This traumatic event that has
bonded our community, the Dance Workshop was an
event that bonded them in the sense of joy..”

— Maricela Brambila, Principal, Willard Elementary

“Thank you to the Foothill Family Team for your generosity and partnership. We were thrilled to see 266 students participate, reflecting the excitement and value of this opportunity. Experiences like these make a lasting impact on our students, and we are grateful for your continued support of our school community.”

-Jeanette Garczek, Grandview College Preparatory Academy

Interested in Bringing a Dance Workshop to Your School?

 

Click the button below to email us and learn more about our dance workshops, including how we can bring these engaging programs to your school or community center.

JOY IN MOTION — Movement, Connection & Community