Dancing In the Streets AZ

Summary for Dancing In the Streets AZ: Donating money to DITSAZ aids with the realization of the dancing studio's dreams. Joseph Rodgers and Soleste Lupu began DITSAZ in 2008 when they received money as a wedding gift. In one square mile, the organization's headquarters is South Tucson, a city that borders the City of Tucson. South Tucson has a rich cultural history, but it also suffers from poverty and high crime rates. The organization uses dancing to teach positive life skills for children. DITSAZ helps dancers develop empathy, tolerance, and understanding and provides them with opportunities they never imagined. Underachievers and those from low-income families can embrace dance and teamwork at DITS. Their children also take control of the family's future.

The reviews are predominantly positive, They commend the teachers and the inclusive atmosphere at Dancing in the Streets, with Joey and Soleste highlighted for their ability to make kids comfortable. Many parents say the instructors have brought their children out of their shells. The recital and its non-judgmental aspects received praise. Some of the comments even point out that Dancing in the Streets emphasizes diversity and inclusivity, and A lot of the reviews are from families who had their kids at DITASZ for as young as 2 years old. The care the teachers extend to these students can make a difference, some of the reviews even mention this. The people are very happy with the environment, usually feeling part of the group. The community appears welcoming and supportive, which makes the studio a joy to attend. Some parents commented on how their children love the lessons. Other parents praise the setup for excelling in this respect. At the very young ages, the kids seem to really enjoy their lessons. It appears that some of the kids also look forward to the next classes that they will attend. Dancing in the Streets gets praise from parents of young children because of this and for these reasons. There is a general consensus that DITASZ is an excellent transition school for young children because of the sense of community and the opening of students to diverse backgrounds, The teachers' care and commitment are mentioned in many reviews.