UDA Darby's Dancers Buddies/Youth Mentors

Spread the word and tell your friends! We are looking for Youth Mentors (7 th – 12 th Grade Teens – ages 13 - 18) to serve as Darby’s Dancers Buddies for the 2023 – 2024 season.

Buddies will be paired with a youth/teen with special needs and serve in the following capacities from Sept 2023 – Mid June 2024:

• Attend a once-a-week dance class to provide one-on-one assistance and support (no previous dance experience is needed).
• Attend 3-4 outside activities such as holiday parties and group activities, to provide additional mentorship and friendship beyond the classroom.
• Participate/Compete in the Utah Special Olympics Dance Competition alongside paired friend with special needs (tentatively scheduled for April 2024).
• Participate/Perform in the UDA Annual Dance Recital alongside paired friend with special needs (tentatively scheduled Wed, June 10 th – Sat, June 13 th ) *Specific days/times TBA.

Darby’s Dancers Buddies are selected through an application and interview process. For consideration, please fill out the application through the link below. Completed applications will be reviewed to select Darby’s Dancers Buddies/Youth Mentors for the 2023-2024 season.