“Volunteering in Dancing Beyond Limits has truly transformed my life. Watching these incredible individuals participate in an activity they might not have had the chance to otherwise has been nothing short of inspiring. To see them grow in confidence, form friendships, and make meaningful connections is a reminder of the power of inclusion and the beauty of shared joy through movement.”
~ Angie Pereira-Burbach, PT, DPT

Dancing Beyond Limits

Dancing Beyond Limits is a unique volunteer opportunity that is fulfilling and fun!

  1. A short term commitment - 45 minutes/week for 8 weeks.

  2. Volunteering allows you to build relationships with our special dancers. 

  3. We have roles for volunteers of all ages and walks of life.  Our volunteers are comprised of parent/child duos who volunteer together, retired individuals, aspiring pre-professional students, and youth who just love to dance.  

  4. We offer valuable experience to medical/PT/OT/education students. 

  5. Volunteers are the heartbeat of our program. Our program would not be possible without volunteer support, so volunteers leave each week feeling like they made a difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do a I sign up?   We use a registration platform called Teamsnap.  Find the registration links on our social media pages or email dancingbeyondlimits@mattersontomorrow.org to be on our mailing list when the registration links go live in January and August.

What is the cost to participate?   There is no cost to volunteer.  Our program covers the cost for background checks, which are completed for all adult volunteers.  We also provide a free DBL t-shirt to all of our volunteers to wear to performances.

Where are your classes located?
Our Omaha classes are hosted at The Dancer’s Edge on Sunday afternoons.
Our Lincoln program is hosted at Trinity Methodist on Monday evenings.

How long is each session?   Each session is generally about 8 weeks long which includes 7 classes and 1-2 performance opportunities.

What is the minimum age?   Parents know their child best.  In our experience, 8 years old is a great age to become a peer buddy. 

Is dance experience required?   No dance experience is not a prerequisite.  We thrive when volunteers bring different skills and experiences to serve the unique needs of each of our dancers. Come learn to dance right alongside your dance buddy!

A BIG THANK YOU!

Our programs are possible because of the many volunteers that serve as dance buddies for our participants!  We utilize peer buddies, as well as grad students, therapists, and passionate members of our community.  We are always in need of volunteers to create a fun, safe, and empowering environment for our dancers. 

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