Jake Riley started dancing 15 years ago and opened of House of Dance, Minnesota’s first studio with a focus entirely on teaching hip-hop styles. By… Read More
How Hip-Hop Became His Business
Girls Build Confidence Running 5Ks
A young girl’s goal may be to complete a difficult run with her friends, but the self-assurance she develops before taking a single stride often… Read More
Life Journey Continues for 2016 Scholar
Danielle Wong had an inkling she should pursue a youth journalism program while in high school. Her high school, Eastview High School in Apple Valley,… Read More
Our Streets Gives Communities Lift
Low-income communities in Minneapolis are used to being divided by streets running through them. A street can be a barrier few want to cross. But… Read More
Meet the Subversive Sirens
Suzy Messorole and Signe Harriday do not match the standards of what many people think a typical swimmer looks like. That is something they are… Read More
Social Justice Dance is Healing
It’s never just dance, said Kealoha Alex Ferreira, a performer from the Ananya Dance Theatre. It’s hope, transformation and healing. The Ananya Dance Theatre explores… Read More
Swimmers Synchronize Social Justice
Local synchronized swim team the Subversive Sirens is on a mission, and it’s deeper than a swimming pool. The Subversive Sirens started in 2016 as… Read More
Social Justice Unites Dancers, Audiences
Kealoha Ferreira looked around the University of St. Thomas campus, scanning for the perfect place to pose for photos. She was immediately drawn to the… Read More
Bringing Hip-Hop to Hopkins
Most people as kids have no idea what they want to do when they grow up. This wasn’t the case for Jake Riley, current studio… Read More
Empowering Thousands of Young Girls
In communities around the Twin Cities, thousands of young girls face substantial difficulties due to a lack of physical activity. According to the group Active… Read More
