Our Mission, Our Impact
At The Citadel, our mission is to inspire the excitement, curiosity, and discipline of dance and music as art forms and a way of life. We believe that every individual—regardless of their background—should have the opportunity to study and experience the transformative power of the arts. As the only nonprofit dance and music program in the area, we’re dedicated to making arts education accessible for all.
Why your support matters
Your support powers every aspect of what we do at The Citadel, and this year it’s more crucial than ever. As you’ve likely heard, we have been presented with a generous opportunity to purchase the home of our dance program at 91 Hinkley St., along with the Oak Room community gathering place. To seize this opportunity, we launched The Citadel Legacy Capital Campaign, with an ambitious goal to raise $600,000 over the next five years.
At the same time, your continued generosity allows us to meet our day-to-day operational needs, helping us to:
● Keep classes affordable so more families can participate,
● Offer scholarships to those who need financial assistance,
● Maintain and expand our facilities to meet the needs of our growing community
● Provide exceptional programming to our families in Southwest Michigan.
● Compensate our Directors & Staff equitably.
Every single donation—no matter the size—makes an impact. With your help, we can continue building a vibrant community of students, families, and instructors who are passionate about dance and music.