Creating community through dance...

OUR MISSION

The Art Beat Foundation's mission is to foster a passion for dance in a joyful, loving, and accepting community through performance, education, and preservation.

PROGRAMS

DANCE PROGRAMS

The Art Beat Foundation offers dance programs that celebrate movement, music, and community for all abilities. The Adaptive Dance Program empowers youth with differing abilities to express themselves through movement. The Keep the Beat Dance Program unites seniors in rhythm-based classes that build confidence, balance and connection. The Dance for Parkinson's Program supports individuals living with Parkinson's disease through uplifting classes that enhance mobility, creativity, and well-being.

WELLNESS SUPPORT PROGRAM

The Art Beat Foundation's Touched by Cancer Yoga Program offers gentle, restorative classes designed to support individuals in all stages of recovery. Through mindful movement, breath work, and community connection, participants rebuild strength, reduce stress, and nurture emotional well-being. Each class provides a safe, empowering space to heal, renew, and celebrate the body's resilience.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
PROGRAMS

The Art Beat Foundation builds community through the joy of dance. The Austin Tap Ensemble shares the rich tradition of tap through performances, workshops, and collaborations that inspire audiences and preserve the vibrant art form. Our new Heart & Soles Dance Company, featuring dancers from the Adaptive Dance Program, showcases the creativity and spirit of inclusivity - proving that dance truly is for everyone. Together, these groups connect people of all ages and abilities through rhythm, expression, and community.

PRESERVATION PROGRAMS

The Art Beat Foundation is dedicated to preserving the rich history of tap dance. Through the Leon Collins Preservation Project and educational initiatives, such as the Art Beat Tap Festival, we honor the masters who shaped the art form while inspiring new generations of dancers. By documenting, teaching, and performing historic choreography, the Art Beat Foundation ensures that tap's rhythm, history, and cultural significance continue to thrive for years to come.