’Tis the season to make a difference… 
Walk through the door of South Shore Centre for the Arts on Lake Street in Gary’s Miller neighborhood, and you’ll sense the creative rhythm. You’ll meet young artists, some ready to take the next step to a professional career, and some who are just discovering the creative passion that will make a difference in who they are and who they will become.
This has been a year of steadily building support for South Shore Dance Alliance (SSDA) and the Centre. Even as iconic community gathering spots have dissolved, the energy at the Centre has continued to grow. Classes have expanded to include more programming options, younger students and more adult classes. The SSDA dance company has become more regional and diverse in its makeup, and event attendance continues to grow.
Hard work, dedication and financial support for SSDA and the Centre make a difference, but there is so much more to do to assure that the Centre can continue on its positive course. With your support, SSDA and South Shore Centre for the Arts can be a true gateway to the community and a springboard to success for the many artists who study and perform here.
Because we believe no young artist should be denied an opportunity to shine due to lack of financial means, we have opened our doors to those who show the ambition, work ethic, respect for academics and desire to excel, regardless of their ability to pay. That is fundamental to the SSDA mission, vision and values. Therefore, our scholarship program is a critical part of who we are.
You have the opportunity to help make South Shore Dance Alliance and South Shore Centre for the Arts the premiere outlet for serious young artists in Northwest Indiana. They have the heart, they have the soul and they definitely have the talent.
Be a positive light and support these shining stars in our community today. Make an online tax-deductible donation to South Shore Dance Alliance today at: www.southshoredance.org/donate, or mail your donation to South Shore Dance Alliance, 665 S. Lake Street, Gary, IN 46403.
Your support will make a real difference in the lives of children in our community.