We are Dancing Well: The Soldier Project
Our mission is to restore the well-being of veterans and families affected by PTSD and brain injury through community dance. Our program has been scientifically proven to improve wellness in Veterans with PTSD:
Dancing Well has been recognized by two programming grants, in 2022 and 2023, from Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.
Attend a dance
Dancing Well is now offering monthly in-person dances. Click here to learn about our upcoming events, including special themed dances for October, November, and December. Please reach out if you would like to join us as a Veteran, loved one, or volunteer!
Read Roosevelt’s Story
Roosevelt took to Dancing Well immediately and benefited tremendously. As his wife said, “I haven’t seen him smile this much in probably a few years.” He has now moved out of state, but we are thrilled to have him on our Board of Advisors!
Inside the Dancing Mind of… Deborah Denenfeld
Listen to a virtual chat with Dancing Well Founder, Executive Director, and Dance Leader Deborah Denenfeld, hosted by the Historical Tea and Dance Society.
