Grant Project

Louisville, Kentucky

Dancing Well: The Soldier Project

Dance and Community

Dancing Well's Dance and Community provides traditional dance, live music, and community to veterans, families, and loved ones in Louisville, Kentucky. The program welcomes any veteran with PTSD or brain injury and provides a rare community where everyone dances together, regardless of background or beliefs. The program aims to reduce tendencies to isolate, improve feelings of connectedness, and improve mood and outlook on the future among veterans with PTSD. The grant will strengthen partnerships and collaborations and increase community awareness of the value of the arts to veterans.
(External link) Dancing Well: The Soldier Project
Partner Organization:
Grant Amount and Tier:
$25,000, Advanced
Grant Period:
2023-2024