DANCE & MOVEMENT THERAPY
Children from Buikwe a place far from town and exposure, dancing with joy, their face filled with happiness and defying the stereotype that dance is only for the failures. Live The Dream Foundation uses the transformative power of dance to bring hope and opportunity to the children of Buikwe, and communicate complex social issues, fostering community engagement and inspiring action.
One participant is quoted saying:
“Live The Dream Foundation is my happy place because i dance with hope of becoming something big in the future”
About this program
Dance and Movement Therapy (DMT) is a creative, body-centered approach to healing and personal growth. It uses movement to help individuals express emotions, reduce stress, build confidence, and foster resilience. Focused on self-expression rather than performance, DMT promotes emotional, mental, and physical well-being, offering a safe space for healing and transformation.
Dance plays a powerful role in social transformation, fostering emotional expression, cultural exchange, and social advocacy. At Live The Dream Foundation, we integrate dance into our programs as a tool for identity formation, emotional healing, and community building. Dance has proven to drive social development and holistic growth, offering children an outlet to thrive and connect with others.
“I’ve witnessed children who were once shy and emotionally down blossom into confident individuals, gaining opportunities to grow both locally and internationally through dance,” says Joseph, Founder.
Our program offers a wide range of creative expressions, including Afrobeats, Hiphop, traditional African dance, music, and visual arts. We strive to shape a supportive environment where children, regardless of their background, can discover and nurture their authentic selves through the power of somatic liberation .
In a community with limited access to dance education, Live The Dream Foundation has become a prominent and essential program for the children and teens of Buikwe. Since it’s opening in December 2024, 40 children have enrolled in the community center. Live The Dream Foundation not only provides a place for connection, fun, and play, but also a place for both physical and emotional safety.
We look forward to reaching more youth in Buikwe, and across all of Uganda to provide our services in schools and community
meet marvin MUGISHA
Meet Marvin, Our Inspiring Dance Teacher
Marvin is a passionate mentor who uses dance to inspire creativity, confidence, and growth in every child he teaches. From Afro beats and Dancehall to traditional African dances, he creates a safe space where students can express themselves and dream big.
As Marvin says, “Dance is more than movement—it’s a voice and a chance to transform lives.”
join us in making dreams come true!
Support Dance and Movement Therapy Classes today by donating or following our journey. Together, we can continue to provide these incredible opportunities and change lives through the power of dance.
$ 10
Will support ten girls with menstrual products for one month.
$ 45
Will support our dance space utility bills for a month.
$ 250
Will support in buying a screen(TV) and speaker for the Dance classes
$ 15
Will give us clean drinking water during our arts and dance classes.
$ 50
Will cover the cost of a dance trainer for one month.
$ 500
Will cover our rent for a month.
$ 25
Will provide dance gear like shoes and uniform
$ 100
Will support our 40 students with Breakfast and food for a day