Be seen. be known. be loved.
Rise Up School of Dance
Rise Up School of Dance is a nonprofit dance school in Salt Lake City committed to the students and communities it serves. RUSD strives to see hundreds of thousands of students’ lives impacted through being seen, known, loved, and valued as ‘humans first, dancers second.’ When students are seen, known, and loved they are empowered to overcome obstacles, invest in their community and grow into the people they are meant to be.
Dance With Us
Summer Camps & Classes 2026
Join the magic this summer!
We offer one-hour weekly classes and week-long daily camps, so you can find dance training and summer fun that fits your schedule!
Our Mission
In addition to high-quality dance training, Rise Up School of Dance is on a mission to:
Harness the power of dance, mentorship and community.
Empower students to realize their unique value and develop physical, mental, emotional and social skills.
Equip students with skills and opportunities to grow into full realizations of themselves.
Remove socioeconomic barriers to dance by establishing dance studios in underserved areas and by providing financial aid for students in a dignified, accessible and sustainable way.
Eliminate the stereotype of the “perfect dancer body” by promoting body positivity, offering health and wellness education, and maintaining diverse and inclusive environments both in the classroom and on stage.
“Safe Space”
“Our child had an amazing experience participating in classes, the instructors and staff are incredibly dedicated and caring. We are incredibly grateful for the support provided for our little one, your class was a safe space for them. Thank you!”
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RUSD Parent
“Rare to find in the dance world”
“Rise Up School of Dance provides an inclusive, nurturing and empowering space that is so rare to find in the dance world”
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RUSD Parent
“Gift to myself”
“Rise Up has given me a sense of purpose as I’ve tried to reacquaint myself with who I am outside of my role of motherhood that I have been in for the past 26 years. It has brought me weekly joy and connection that has felt like an absolute gift to myself.”
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Adult Dancer