We are Dancing Well: The Soldier Project
Our mission is to restore the well-being of veterans and families affected by PTSD and brain injury through community dance.
Dancing Well: The Soldier Project is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.
5 Things… Inside the Dancing Mind of… Deborah Denenfeld
Listen to a virtual chat with Dancing Well Founder and Dance Leader Deborah Denenfeld hosted by the Historical Tea and Dance Society!
Deborah talks about what inspires and motivates her work, her own history with dance and teaching dance, the history of Dancing Well, and its programs and future.
in-person dances resume
Dancing Well has recently returned to weekly in-person dancing. Click here to learn more about our unique program and the initiatives that helped us stay connected to our Dancing Well family during the pandemic.
Read Roosevelt’s Story
Roosevelt took to Dancing Well immediately and benefited tremendously. As his wife said. “I haven’t seen him smile this much in probably a few years.” He has now moved out of state, but we are thrilled to have him on our Board of Advisors!