Forever Dance has joined the 2025 Dancers Against Cancer (DAC) Hope Studio campaign and will host a fundraising hip-hop class on Saturday, Dec. 20, to help raise $1,000 in support of dancers and dance families affected by cancer.
The adults-only class, open to participants 21 and older, will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Forever Dance, located at 1923 North Carson Street #101, Carson City. A minimum $20 donation is requested. Supervised activities will be available for children for a $10 donation, led by Forever Dance student teachers. Pre-registration for the class and childcare is required. All proceeds support Dancers Against Cancer.
The class will be taught by Dino Elias, a longtime Forever Dance instructor and team coach specializing in hip hop, tap, contemporary, jazz funk, and musical theater. Elias’ background includes national performances, choreography credits on both coasts, convention teaching, and judging for Thunderstruck and KAR competitions. He has also earned national recognition for his choreography, including eight Industry Dance Award nominations.
Studio owner, Joan Elias, said participating in the DAC campaign reflects the studio’s connection to the broader dance community.
“Cancer has affected many families in Northern Nevada and throughout the dance world,” Elias said. “Dance has been a part of my life for decades, and our studio community is like family. Supporting Dancers Against Cancer is one way we can come together to help dancers who are facing difficult circumstances.”
Dino Elias said he is looking forward to bringing dancers and dance families together, having fun and supporting a great cause.
“This is the first year we’re offering an adult hip hop class as part of the Dancers Against Cancer fundraiser,” he said. “I’m looking forward to bringing people together for a fun event that also supports an important cause in the dance community.”
Those unable to attend may contribute directly through Forever Dance’s DAC fundraising page at: https://bit.ly/ForeverDanceDACFundraiser
Forever Dance is one of more than 250 studios nationwide participating in the Dancers Against Cancer Hope Studio program, which provides financial assistance to dancers, educators and their families navigating the hardships of cancer. More information is available at dac.wordpress.dancekar.com.
To sign up for the class and childcare during the event, please call (775) 882-4925 or email foreverdancecc@gmail.com. For more information about Forever Dance, visit foreverdancenv.com.
This event is part of the Season of Giving in Carson City. Want to learn more about how you can give back this holiday season to your community? Visit our Season of Giving main hub below!
