About Dance to Rise Foundation
Our Story
Dance to Rise Foundation was established to address a simple but urgent problem: talented young Ballroom and Latin-American DanceSport athletes across South Africa are leaving the sport they love — not because of a lack of talent or dedication, but because their families cannot afford to continue.
Competition entry fees, transport, meals, shoes — costs that may seem manageable to some are insurmountable barriers for many. Every year, extraordinary potential is lost. We built Dance to Rise Foundation to change that.
We believe that talent and dedication — not financial circumstance — should determine a young athlete's opportunity to succeed.
“Where Passion Meets Possibility”
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To create opportunities for talented young DanceSport athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue their dreams, realise their potential, and build brighter futures through dance.
Our Mission
To support Ballroom and Latin-American Dance couples under the age of 18 by removing financial barriers to participation, development, and achievement.
Core Values
Opportunity
Creating access where barriers exist
Integrity
Transparent, fair, and accountable in all decisions
Excellence
Holding ourselves and our athletes to high standards
Respect
Honouring every athlete, family, and partner
Empowerment
Building confidence, resilience, and future potential
Our Athlete-First Commitment
Dance to Rise Foundation is independent of all federations, associations, and studios. We support athletes from every club, studio, and federation in South Africa. Opportunities are determined by talent, commitment, and need — never by organisational affiliation.
Governance
| NPO Registration | Pending |
| NPC Registration | Pending |
| Financial Year | 1 March — 28/29 February |
| Independent Review | To be appointed |
| Founded | 2026 |
| Contact | info@dancetorise.org.za |
Our full Governance and Operations Manual is available on request.