Grantee Database

T2 Dance Company

Grant Year

2026-27

Grant Program

Arts and Youth

Award Amount

$12,825.00

Project Description

T2 Dance Company will use California Arts Council funds to deliver the Color Wheel Project (CWP) in West Los Angeles, serving elementary-aged children in Santa Monica and surrounding communities. CWP is a free program inviting children to submit original visual artworks based on a chosen color. T2’s professional dancers select submissions and choreograph a professional performance inspired by the student work, presented at the Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center in spring 2027. All submissions are showcased in a slideshow during the performance and on the T2 website. T2 will host at least two free community art creation days at local recreation centers where children create and submit artworks. Bilingual study guides are provided to all participants. Funds cover artist fees, venue rental, production, study guides, and community event costs.

Organization Summary

T2 Dance Company is a nonprofit contemporary dance organization providing
a) dance classes and programming for preschool and elementary-aged kids,
b) professional development for emerging artists,
c) performing opportunities for national dance companies, and
d) collaborative dance productions for our patrons.

Founded in 2017, T2 Dance Company (T2) is committed to the development of the arts, both for artists and audiences. T2 became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2018. Since then, the company has performed work in CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, MD, MI, NY, and UT. The company has collaborated with visual artists, literary artists, fiber artists, and dance companies.

T2 is both a performing and presenting dance company. T2 performs dance works (often created in collaboration with other artists) and presents other artists and companies through its festivals. T2 provides arts education to preschool and elementary school students, and mentoring for emerging dance artists.

Annual programming/activities includes:
a) Versatility Dance Festival – presenting national dance companies and international dance films.
b) The Color Wheel Project (CWP) – integrating visual arts and dance for elementary students, and culminating in a performance by the T2 company dancers.
c) Open Marley Night – a free studio event showcasing works-in-progress from local dance companies, fostering community and networking.
d) T2’s ChoreoFest – professional development and mentoring for emerging dance artists.
e) Company Productions – featuring contemporary dance collaborations with other artists.
f) Gala fundraiser – Annenberg Beach House, Santa Monica.
g) Mini E-Motions (MEM) – combining dance with emotional development for 2-5 year olds.
h) M.A.D. Creators Camp – day camp for kids combining music, art, and dance. A collaboration with Confident Concerts.

Organization

T2 Dance Company

Address

311 15th St

Santa Monica

90402-2211

County

Los Angeles

Region

South – Los Angeles & Orange

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