Shining Stars: A Youth Arts Outreach Program

The “Shining Stars” Dance Organization, with the support of UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts, reaches out to children from all areas of Orange County through dance summer programs. We cultivate creative expression by giving our program participants an outlet for their artistic voices. We spark an interest in dance in higher education and the professional realm through workshops hosted by UCI students and dance professionals. We engage deeper thinking about critical issues in dance through discussions of body image, improvisation, and cultural dances from around the world. We build long-lasting friendships across the community by giving participants a common connection: a love for dance. Our goal is to provide a unique dance experience that positively impacts children physically, mentally, and emotionally.