Mission Statement

Tapestry Folkdance Center welcomes all to participate in the joy of dancing from a variety of cultural traditions.

Values

  • Tapestry strives to be a place where people can find connection and a sense of belonging. Tapestry values meaningful collaborations and partnerships that strengthen bonds between people, cultures, and dance communities around our region.

  • People need JOY in their lives and social dancing is FUN! Tapestry seeks to keep this at the heart of its offerings and operations, cultivating a welcoming culture and a positive atmosphere filled with dynamic energy.

  • Tapestry is committed to honoring diverse dance traditions through experiential learning and to support the development of instructors, musicians, and others who support these dance traditions. These dance forms have survived and continue to evolve because they provide joy, artistic expression, and human connection that enrich people's lives across generations

  • Tapestry seeks to be a community of care for people, dance expressions, and the space, honoring its 40+ years of history, utilizing resources and finances wisely, and sharing responsibility for the organization’s future.

  • Tapestry believes dance can be for everyone. We as an organization are committed to engaging in conversation, learning, and action that allows our programming and physical space to welcome individuals and groups from many different cultures, races, socio-economic statuses, gender identities, abilities, and other identifiers.