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This week on Arizona Illustrated: visit a Tucson dance studio that teaches young people to be themselves while building community; see why the 100-year-old workout Pilates is surging in popularity; learn about a University of Arizona program that provides stability and community for students coming out of foster care; and hear members of the IDD community share stories of bravery.
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The Drop Dance Studio
In Southern Tucson, The Drop Dance Studio is creating more than a place to learn hip hop, breaking and other street dance styles. Founders Ruben and Monique Dorame have created a welcoming space where underserved young dancers can express themselves, find confidence and discover a community of belonging.
Tucson Practices Pilates
Pilates is an exercise practice that started in the 1930’s. Since then, is caught on and became a standard exercise routine for many Americans. In the last few years, the popularity has surged with many people of all ages becoming regular participants thanks to its low impact nature. Here we look at how Tucson is getting involved with Pilates.
Fostering Success at the University of Arizona
Navigating college is difficult enough. For students facing the impacts of foster care and housing insecurity, the journey can be even tougher. We’ll introduce you to the people behind Fostering Success, a University of Arizona program helping students build confidence, community and a path forward.
In Our Words – Brave – Kristi Ambrosini
In Our Words: Brave seeks to help change that by creating a platform where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can tell their own stories directly to the community. The event also reflects AZPM's and Tucson Spotlight's shared commitment to better understanding and serving the diverse communities they cover while fostering more authentic, inclusive journalism. AZPM and Tucson Spotlight extend special thanks to Tucson Jewish Community Center’s Taglit B’Yachad day program and ArtWorks for their partnership and support of this event.