Coast 2 Coast: Dance Across America

Welcome to the home of "Coast 2 Coast: Dance Across America!" We are very pleased to announce that "Coast 2 Coast: Dance Across America, Inc." is a 501(c)3 Tax Exempt Not-for-Profit Corporation registered in the State of New York! Louie Perez, Jimmy Lyles, and Ryan Dutcher are on a mission to motivate anyone and everyone they come across. Each year during National Dance Week, the "Coast 2 Coast" C

rew sets out on a week-long celebration of dance, where their National Tour sends them traveling from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean; "Coast 2 Coast." We set out on this journey to foster the minds of both the youth and adults alike-- and after hearing some of the stories students tell us after our visit, we are definitely succeeding! The C2C crew is committed to “paying-it-forward” and we use the dance world as our outlet. The tour takes place during National Dance Week at dance studios across the country, but it includes much more than a traditional Master Dance Class. Not only does this tour promote the health and fitness side of dance, but it also encompasses the ideals of persistence, perseverance, passion, and positivity. The tour proves that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things. Students learn that no dream is too large or small—you can do absolutely anything you set your mind to, as long as you work hard. The C2C Crew is living proof that anything is possible and we’re proud to teach future generations to “Never Give Up!” Not to mention, everything is free of charge to studios and students nationwide! After students participate in the Master Class, they have the opportunity to apply for three (3) dance scholarships. These scholarships are set up to help pay the tuition of deserving dancers nationwide, at their home studios. This will give them the opportunity to continue their dance education and reward them for being passionate in life. A huge congratulations goes out to our 2015 scholarship winners; Hannah Berry of Miss Lori's Dance Express in Michigan ($1000), Kallisty Adkins of Dance Attitudes in Wisconsin ($500), and Aubrie Connelly of Kathy Blake Dance Studios in New Hampshire ($250). "Our goal is to encourage everyone to live, love, laugh, and Never Give Up! We will do this one dance step at a time, Coast 2 Coast: Dance Across America!" We are happy to be guest bloggers for the National Dance Week Foundation about our travels during National Dance Week and we are a “Preferred Vendor” in the More Than Just Great Dancing network of Affiliated Studios! Please contact us if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or if you would like us to visit your studio next!