At B Free Dance Cheer Academy, we use the performing arts to build healing, confidence, and opportunity for Baltimore City youth.
Growing up in Baltimore City, I didn’t have access to the arts until high school—and by then, I realized how much I had needed it. Dance has been my personal path to healing. It taught me discipline, fearlessness, commitment, and self-expression. It gave me something to live for, grow in, and feel proud of. And now, through B Free, I want to make sure our youth don’t have to wait that long to access the same opportunities.
B Free provides high-quality, culturally grounded dance and competitive cheer programming to youth from low-income families across Baltimore. Our dancers—ages 5 to 16—train in Ballet, Hip Hop, African dance, Jazz, and cheerleading. More than that, they find a safe and affirming space to be seen, heard, and uplifted.
Globally and locally, socioeconomic barriers prevent youth from accessing the arts—and here in our city, many of our children face daily challenges related to trauma, poverty, and mental health. These barriers not only impact their education and emotional well-being, but also their sense of identity and possibility.
At B Free, we believe consistent access to the arts—paired with mental health resources, mentorship, and family support—can shift a child’s entire outlook and future.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between emotional stability and confidence by removing financial barriers and nurturing perseverance, kindness, and artistic excellence in every child we serve.
We are a team of passionate Black women artists, educators, and community advocates who understand the power of movement, culture, and healing. Your support will allow us to provide studio space, performance opportunities, costumes, field trips, snacks, and fair wages for teaching artists.
With your help, we can expand what’s possible for the next generation—starting right here in Baltimore.
Learn More: https://b-free-dance-cheer-academy-llc.square.site