Southern Swag Dance Foundation

Southern Swag Dance Foundation “Giving the Gift of Dance”
Click here to donate: https://www.southernswagdance.com/non-profit 🩷 Southern Swag Dance Foundation: "Giving the Gift of Dance".

Our mission is to foster a deep appreciation of dance within a safe space and family atmosphere while promoting self-confidence, discipline, and respect of the performing arts for all. We strive to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in dance, aiming to make it accessible to all children. Anybody who wants to dance should be able to, including individuals with disabilities and those who face

financial barriers. With our foundation in place, we have the opportunity to provide assistance to dancers in need, supporting monthly tuition, private lessons, dance attire, summer camps, performances, travel opportunities, and much more. Click here to donate: https://www.southernswagdance.com/non-profit 🩷

10/09/2025

Group hugs are a frequent occurrence in our Worship Dance class. The love and care that these sweet dancers have for one another is precious. 🤍🥹🙏🏽

It is a special privilege to be a child’s first dance teacher, to be a guiding light and help ignite the initial spark t...
09/26/2025

It is a special privilege to be a child’s first dance teacher, to be a guiding light and help ignite the initial spark that sets their dance journey in motion. 🩷🖤🤍

09/13/2025
09/09/2025
Research indicates that DANCE is the most effective treatment for managing depression across all ages and genders, surpa...
07/27/2025

Research indicates that DANCE is the most effective treatment for managing depression across all ages and genders, surpassing antidepressants and talk therapy. 🩷

Forget the treadmill, if you want to beat depression, just dance. That’s the message from a landmark Australian study analyzing data from 218 trials and over 14,000 people. Researchers found that while any kind of exercise helps, dancing delivered the biggest and most consistent drop in depressive symptoms, outperforming walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, strength training, and even standard medical treatments like antidepressants or talk therapy.

Why is dancing so powerful? Experts say it’s the perfect combination of movement, music, and emotional expression. Dancing engages the mind as much as the body, releases feel-good neurotransmitters, and often includes a social component, whether you’re sharing a dance floor or just moving at home. This unique blend helps break cycles of negative thinking, boosts mindfulness, and offers an emotional release few other activities can match.

The best part: you don’t have to be a professional or even leave your house to reap the rewards. Whether you dance alone in your living room or join a group class, this joyful movement is one of the most accessible and effective mental health tools science has uncovered. Next time you’re feeling low, turn up the music, your brain and body will thank you.
📚 Source: Noetel M, Sanders T, Gallardo-Gómez D, Taylor P, del Pozo Cruz B, van den Hoek D et al., BMJ 2024

07/18/2025
Our July Dance Camp is NEXT WEEK! We have a few spots open and would LOVE for your dancers to join us! See registration ...
07/01/2025

Our July Dance Camp is NEXT WEEK! We have a few spots open and would LOVE for your dancers to join us! See registration info in the post below, go grab your spots, and let's dance! ☀️🩷☀️

2025 SUMMER DANCE CAMPS WITH KESHA!!!

Registration is OPEN! We have limited space so please register your dancers ASAP!

SUMMER DANCE CAMPS WITH KESHA are for dancers ages 3 - 18 and will be held at Southern Swag Dance Academy. 124 Fiddlers Run Blvd. Morganton, NC 28655.

Camp dates:
July 7th - 11th (Mon-Fri) - $150
August 4th - 8th (Mon - Fri) - $150

Camp Times:
Ages 3-7: 10 am - 12 pm
Ages 8-18: 1 pm - 3 pm

Our camps are wonderful opportunities to experience different styles of dance in a fun, safe, creative environment.

Register Online: southernswagdance.com/summer-dance

Can’t wait to dance through summer with you! 🩷☀️🩷

Sincerely,
Kesha Nichols

Address

124 Fiddlers Run Boulevard
Morganton, NC
28655

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