Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center (TWDCC) facilitates a working home for professional world and contemporary dance artists, while providing dance education that is committed to access, equity, and excellence.
We support both artists and audiences. We foster artists to develop a broad base of professional work, financially support themselves, and forge new ideas through community support and conversation while audiences watch, engage, and learn from performances, curated festivals, artist talks, and dance classes.
SCOPEDance stands for: Supporting Creativity, Opportunity, Passion, & Excellence in Dance.
This is a youth scholarship program for low-income and under-represented youth in Santa Cruz County to access free or reduced-cost dance classes. It represents up to 20% of our student body for ages 4-19.
In 2024 with your support, 35 students received scholarships totaling $45,831. As of Sept. 2025, scholarships totaled $36,065. This donation-powered program empowers young people by fostering discipline, confidence, joy, health and connection while building a more inclusive and vibrant community.
With $50,000 we could expand access for up to 50 students. Thank you!
TWDCC is a place of community, acceptance, and JOY! They have ignited a passion for dance in my child; dance is their therapy and healing balm. TWDCC works tirelessly to be inclusive of all youth. This is a shining example of equity in action.
Mom of Zenha, SCOPE recipient and youth dancer.
