Urban Cadance
Providing a Pathway to Dance
Urban Cadance was established with a clear mission: to create a safe and inclusive space for aspiring dancers of all backgrounds. As a scholarship program, Urban Cadance collaborates with local dance schools to ensure that every child with a passion for dance has the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
To date, over $28,000 has been awarded in scholarship funds to dance studios in Portland, Vancouver and Las Vegas. Dance is for everyone, we are fostering a truly inclusive dance community with an ongoing commitment that demands unwavering effort and support.
Every contribution plays a vital role. With 100% of donations directly funding scholarships, Urban Cadance continues to take meaningful strides toward making dance accessible to all.
How to Help
Urban Cadance is a scholarship fund providing opportunities for students to dance at schools around the Portland and Vancouver area. We are committed to creating a safe space for all to explore movement, find empowerment within themselves, and ensure that the schools we partner with share the same values.
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HOW YOUR DONATIONS WILL SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF DANCERS:
$75 = 1 month of dance for a little artist
$225= 1 month of dance for a level 3 artist
$375= 1 month of dance for a level 5 artist
$400 = 1 month of dance for a level 6 artist
$1175= A full year of tuition for a level 3 artist
$2000= a full year tuition for a level 6 artist
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Education
With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for all students. By providing access to the right resources, we strive to create an inclusive environment where individuals can discover their passion for dance. Dance is more than just movement; it's a transformative art form that builds confidence, fosters self-expression, and encourages personal growth. When students are empowered by their own abilities, they not only fulfill their potential on the dance floor but also carry those skills into every aspect of their lives. Together, we can inspire a generation to dream big, move boldly, and thrive.
Recruit A Student
With Urban Cadance's mission always in mind, we strive to find new strategies for dealing with how to make dance accessible to all. Advocacy is something that we take very seriously, and we are working each and every day to make a positive impact. If you know of a potential student who would thrive with the help of the funding of Urban Cadance, contact us to start making an impact with us.
Support
At Urban Cadance, we are stepping up our efforts in addressing accessible dance. Support is by no means an easy feat, but through cooperation and community empowerment we believe we can facilitate progress in this area. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your financial support.
Founder and Director
Sarah Fuhrman
Sarah grew up in Portland dancing with The School of Oregon Ballet Theatre. She worked as a company member with OBT for many years before exploring an opportunity furthering her training in St. Petersburg, Russia. Sarah continued her professional career with Colorado Ballet, State Street Ballet and Nevada Ballet Theatre. With Nevada Ballet, Sarah worked as rehearsal assistant to the company and the school, she also had the privilege of working with Cynthia Gregory who became a coach and mentor. Since retiring from ballet, Sarah has performed with Éowyn Emerald & Dancers, a contemporary dance company based in Scotland. Through her dance journey and with the guidance of Elena Carter and Cynthia, Sarah has learned the value of finding one's personal voice through artistry and the empowerment that comes with setting and achieving goals with a strong work ethic. Currently, Sarah is the Artistic Director of Northwest Classical Ballet as well as teaching adult ballet at Bodyvox Dance Center. She uses her teaching platform to encourage dancers of all ages to find their personal empowered path through dance.
