Core Culture

1101 is a family-oriented program that focuses on the youth we serve as a whole, beyond simply dance. We instill guidance that models and promotes good character to relay this to students in order to educate them on being avid civic leaders that will change any community that they enter for the better. Dance is a tool that we use to act in all things that we are made of to which wish to present in performance, on paper, and in discussion.

Definition
1 body to love. 1 choice to make. 0 excuses to take. 1 life to cherish.

Mission
Use dance as a tool to provide positive interventions to ensure that we create a pipeline of active civic leaders that will impact any space that they enter.

Motto
Prior preparation prevents poor performance.

Purpose
To educate and mentor the youth of underserved communities through the art & sport of dance.

Value
Strive in challenges, support for others, & service to community.

Vision
Promote systems in the youth through the art & sport of dance to elevate the overall moral of the surrounding communities.

Testimonials

“This team’s performances are off the charts…amazing and we are so grateful to have you as a community partner.”

โ€” Hon. Dr. Cashenna A. Cross (City Councilmember At-Large)

“My daughter is not much of a speaker (as you know) but under your direction, she is so loud on the dance floor…keep it up!”

โ€” Rosemary A. (1101 Guardian)

“The way you all do not only focus on dance and flipping, but on my child as a student and a person makes me proud.”

โ€” Julie O. (1101 Guardian)

“What you all are doing here is amazing, when I seen your story, I just had to tell my director about you all. Look at these champions.

โ€” Tyra W. (PGCTV News)