Suicide Prevention & Good Mental Health
A NonProfit
Programs
Suicide Awareness Gala Events
to raise awareness, de-stigmatize & increase mental health resources in collaboration with government, mental health organizations and the dance community. By uniting the world of dance together in hope & solidarity, Dance for Life brings voice to an emotionally difficult subject & eliminates the stigma of mental health issues in an annual joyful event with high-profile guests, dignitaries & speakers including a silent auction, master classes & scholarship opportunities with special guest dance stars, wellness workshop, and shows with top dance talent throughout Utah, Florida & eventually nationwide.
Hope Gala Masquerade Balls Unmasking Mental Health
bringing the public, dignitaries, state leaders, donors, foundation heads, corporate leaders, mental health organizations and philanthropists passionate about mental health to come together for a formal evening focused on unmasking mental health & raising funds for suicide prevention & mental health programs.
School Anti-Bullying Self-Esteem Performing Arts
ABSEPA outreach school programs in partnership with professional dance companies designed to focus on respect for others and self while eliminating bullying in all forms through entertaining and educational assemblies for elementary, middle and high schools.
Ambassador Club School Program
in partnership with Wolf Pact and Dream to Dance Dare to Dream nonprofit, the after-school monthly ABSEPA Ambassador Club will provide a self-esteem workshop using certified SAVE Wolf pact curriculum, and provide service & volunteer opportunities for Dance for Life events & partner organizations, dance classes, friendship building & outreach to at-risk students in the school. Schools will provide Ambassador Club Advisors to oversee the after-school program with hopes to develop strong, happy and confident youth for elementary, middle & high schools.
Scholarship Programs
in participating dance studios to provide dancing opportunities to potential dancers with exceptional natural ability who do not have the financial means to pay for the expenses of dance training.
Dance Reach
in partnership with dance communities and professional dance party organizations in encouraging the young and young at heart to get out & dance through regular dance parties, classes and events! Regular dancing reduces depression, anxiety and the potential for dementia in the elderly & makes dancers smarter & happier.
Podcast & Blog
Dance for Life is developing and will be launching a blog and podcast with monthly themes focusing on different aspects of mental health on how to deal with suicidal thoughts, fear, anxiety, depression, loneliness, isolation, failure and the impact of suicides in families as well as building stronger self-esteem and confidence, using therapeutic benefits of extra-curricular activities such as dance & the performing arts, and finding more joy out of life even during very difficult times.
