A South Tucson nonprofit that uses ballet to uplift youth in the community is celebrating a major milestone.
Dancing in the Streets Arizona has been awarded a $50,000 opportunity grant from Angel Charity for Children, a charity that invests in projects that improve the lives of children. The grant will help the organization expand its inclusive dance programs and open its doors to even more students.
Founders Joseph Rogers and Soleste Lupu have run the studio for nearly 20 years, with a mission of making dance accessible to anyone who wants to learn. The two handle every aspect of the organization themselves, from teaching classes to managing the studio…