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MindLeaps uses dance to develop the cognitive skills and social-emotional learning of at-risk youth to ensure that they can succeed in formal education.

10/08/2026

Today is October 8th - and it’s DAF Day, the national day of giving through Donor-Advised Funds. With more than $326 billion in charitable assets held in DAFs today, this form of giving provides a tremendous opportunity for donors to support the nonprofit organizations they care about most in a convenient and streamlined way. According to a recent study conducted by Bank of America, “current DAF users cite strong benefits, particularly the ability to invest assets for tax-free growth (98%), maximize tax benefits (96%), and simplify charitable giving (94%).”

Over the next three years, MindLeaps has a bold goal: to serve 8,100 more children worldwide through its life-changing programs. Consider making a tax deductible gift to MindLeaps on DAF Day to bring us closer to this goal. Contributions can be made via the DAF Day Platform (https://app.dafday.com/) or directly on the MindLeaps website (https://mindleaps.org/en/donate/).

09/29/2026

This week, we kicked off our Fall 2026 programming in New York City with two dynamic and high-energy dance classes! The first class focused on Teamwork exercises to help new and returning students get to know each other. The second class focused on Memorization skills, with students learning Toprock footwork from our Breakdance curriculum. Our newly formed Performing Group, which consists of returning students, began the contemporary dance curriculum to build upon the skills they learned last year. Afterwards, our Dance Trainers asked students what was their favorite part of dance class. One student replied, “meeting and playing with new friends!” We cannot wait to see what these emerging dancers achieve together next with our outstanding team: Caitlyn Casson, Kevin Zambrano, Vialenny Rosario, Charles Grant, Bisina Yves Akonkwa, Bashir Karenzi.

09/26/2026

Interested in going to East Africa? Rebecca Davis and Bashir Karenzi are hosting a trip to Uganda and Rwanda next summer. Join the MindLeaps Team to learn more about the incredible culture, history and people that make Kampala and Kigali such special places.

SEE IT ALL: Uganda & Rwanda (June 12 - 22)
CHOOSE JUST ONE: Uganda (June 12 - 17) or Rwanda (June 18 - 22)

LEARN MORE:
Virtual Information Session
THIS Tuesday at 7pm ET OR Sunday, October 4 at 11am ET
Email [email protected] to RSVP and receive the Zoom link

09/22/2026

🕊️ Happy International Day of Peace!

Peace is invaluable, and the cost of losing it is real.

Violence cost the world an estimated $21.8 trillion in 2025, 10.5% of global GDP, about $2,657 per person. (Institute for Economics & Peace)

At MindLeaps, we believe fighting poverty and investing in under-resourced communities is one path towards peace. This year, our programs will facilitate 4,400 children and families on that path.

Today, we celebrate all the work done by organizations and individuals to create paths towards peace!

08/10/2026

A special thank you to American volunteers, Debi Maller & Colleen Simon! These two teachers just completed four weeks of teaching English at MindLeaps Rwanda to improve the capacity of our students and staff.

We hope to see you again soon…!

07/15/2026

On World Youth Skills Day, we’re celebrating the power of movement-based creative activities in equipping young people with skills that support their social-emotional and economic livelihoods.
That can start with dance.
MindLeaps' trained instructors help young people develop social-emotional and cognitive skills vital to succeed in school, in community and at work.
We are grateful for our collaboration with the Sport for Education and Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (SESLA) initiative driven by Laureus Sport for Good, the International Olympic Committee - Olympism365 and the Agence Française de Développement for supporting our program and sharing our stories of change.

07/13/2026

Our Collective Growth: Choreographer Asier Edeso in Rwanda with MindLeaps

In this third and final part of our mini series, we follow former dancer with Les Ballets de Monte Carlo Asier Edeso as he continues his artistic process with MindLeaps students in Kigali, Rwanda. Asier is co-creating with Ombline Noyer of Ballet d'Jèrri to develop "Igiti", an original work entitled "Tree" in Kinyarwanda.

Hear Asier and Ombline's reflections about the creative process, the country of Rwanda, and MindLeaps' approach to dance education.

And - check out the performance THIS FRIDAY Ubumuntu Arts Festival in Kigali, Rwanda.

07/03/2026

Our journey continues with Asier Edeso, Basque choreographer and former dancer with Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. Over the last week, Asier has continued to work with 16 MindLeaps students to create an original work for Ubumuntu Arts Festival. He's also learned more about the country through visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum and has spent time with our students and their mothers while visiting their homes in Nyamirambo.

Before this collaboration, Asier was working as the choreographer for Jersey Ballet and for the Education Department at Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. Like MindLeaps, Asier believes in the power of movement to help people from all backgrounds discover their self-worth and shape a vision for themselves and their futures.

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+16469021295

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http://www.mindleaps.org/

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