Katy and her mom Marcia have been involved with BOLD since March of 2022.

“I have learned several dances. I love dancing. It is my favorite thing to do. I have made many new friends.”

“My daughter Katy never wants to miss dancing. She has changed a lot since she started. Her balance has improved greatly. She has gained confidence and loves the chance to learn new steps, and she seems more comfortable in adapting to different dance partners.”

Alden has been a BOLD Dancer for over 3 years. His favorite dance styles are Rumba and Tango.

“I love BOLD, Sean, my friends, and dancing.”

“I love that BOLD keeps my special needs adult in good shape. His posture, walking, awareness of his surroundings, thought processes, everything has improved due to BOLD. It is the best physical activity because he isn’t sitting on the bench or standing around. He concentrates and dances almost the entire time.”

Erin and her mom Theresa have been involved with BOLD for over a year. Theresa not only helps as Erin’s dance partner, but volunteers to dance with other BOLD dancers at classes, performances, and parties.

“This experience has been fun and is something we can enjoy together. There are many benefits, socially, intellectually, and physically. Erin enjoys performing, and she loves meeting new people. She must learn and memorize the steps for all the ballroom dances and for the performances. Her posture and her balance have improved since joining the group, and she has made new friends. I also like being involved with a community that gives my daughter and others with special needs the opportunity to socialize and have fun.”

Taylor’s favorite dance styles are Salsa and Tango.  In her time with BOLD she has been learning both the lead and the follow roles on the dance floor.  Way to go Taylor!

“The biggest impact that BOLD has made in my life is my mental health.  I have noticed a huge change in my mood since joining BOLD. I have gained a lot more confidence.  My favorite part is the friends that I’ve made over the years. Sean is amazing and has helped me a lot with feeling accepted.”

At BOLD, we couldn’t do what we do without the help and support of our all star volunteers!  Susan has been an integral part of our organization for over 4 years!

“Volunteering with BOLD is an exhaustion that turns to exhilaration when I see the happiness that dance brings to the participants. Their smiles light up the room!  The best part of being involved with BOLD is to see the transformation of the dancer.  To see the joy on their face when they are finally able to master that new step or movement.  Nothing is better.  I know that it has given them a new confidence and it certainly makes me feel very proud to think I’ve made a little difference in their life.”