P&P Dance Centre to host Youth Dance Day in Belleville on April 25

Registration is open for Youth Dance Day, a low-cost spring event hosted by Young Dancers Initiative, the educational arm under the umbrella of local non-profit dance company, Jodie Randolph Dance.
The one-day-only dance event will be offered on April 25. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is open to youth in the community ages 5-18.
Classes include the basics of jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop, musical theater, improvisational movement and even a health-and-wellness seminar.
Youth Dance Day will be held at P&P Dance Centre at 329 Industrial Park Dr. Belleville. This event costs $5 to participate and is open to youth in the community.
Young Dancers Initiative is a pre-professional dance program under the direction of Megan Scheppelman. YDI was formed in September 2013 with a mission to empower young artists through dance education. It aims to bridge the gap between self-connection and connection to others through movement, community engagement, and performances.
YDI teaching artists are eager to share their knowledge of dance with youth in the community who have not yet been exposed to the many benefits dance can provide.
“I am incredibly excited to be presenting this event!” said Megan Scheppelman, director of education. “With support from the Weikart Foundation, we are able to bring dance education to the community at very little cost. I am honored to be part of this organization and its mission to spread the power of dance to EVERYONE.”
The Youth Dance Day mission is to make dance accessible to ALL kids, regardless of experience and/or socioeconomic status. Youth Dance Day teaches participants that dance can be a healthy outlet for self-expression. In a crafted atmosphere of acceptance and safety, Youth Dance Day staff encourages students to explore the dance space independently and with peers. Space is limited, early registration is strongly encouraged.
For more information, visit www.youngdancersinitiative.org/youth-dance-day.html