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The beginning
2021
First collaborations
2023
February 2021
Proud to Be Me launches its first virtual dance class, creating a welcoming space for children with special needs to move and connect.
August 2023
The Friendship Circle Collaboration: In-person collaboration classes expand community engagement and bring dancers together beyond Zoom.
Building the community
2022
Expanding programs
2024
2022
Classes continue weekly, with growing participation and the launch of online resources, choreography videos, and a YouTube channel to support dancers outside of class.
2024
Introduction of structured class formats including hip-hop/K-pop, choreography, and ballet/yoga, allowing students to explore different styles of movement.
Major growth & partnerships
2025
April 2025
G Road Collaboration: K-pop class taught at Emerson Elementary Autism Awareness Field Day.
May 2025
Community fundraiser supports free classes and related research initiatives.
May-June 2025
Luz All Abilities Term 2 Collaboration: Ongoing international collaboration offering weekly classes across time zones.
July-August 2025
Ann Arbor YMCA Partnership: First in-person summer classes offered in Ann Arbor, expanding beyond virtual programming.
August-September 2025
Luz All Abilities Term 3: Ongoing Continued international programming with consistent weekly classes.
Continued expansion
2026
February-March 2026
Luz All Abilities Collaboration: Ongoing global classes connecting students in the U.S. and Australia.
March 2026
First class held for the Proud to Be Me Bridgewater Chapter, marking continued expansion into new communities.