In the SpotlightARTISTRY: SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024

Through the power of live performance, young audiences build confidence, empathy, and imagination. With support from United Arts, this theatre is helping the next generation find their voice—and the courage to use it.

For founder Nicole Warren, dance is more than movement — it’s a path to confidence and connection. Through her inclusive studio, Chance 2 Dance, Nicole empowers individuals with disabilities to express themselves and find joy through movement. With support from United Arts, her vision is helping every body take center stage.

For founder Sabastian Velilla, the story of Arching Oaks Art & Culture Center began as a personal journey, from growing up in New York in the 1980s to discovering peace, purpose, and discipline through Japanese martial arts.