We believe in the arts as a fertile ground for societal healing, community belonging and reparative justice.

We believe in providing artistic excellence that is affordable and accessible to all regardless of abilities, experience, or demographics.

We believe in providing equitable access to cultural and arts-centered based programming.

We believe in the power and expertise of our coalition of individual teaching and working artists.

We believe in providing opportunities for training, mentorship, and leadership to all youth Collective members.

We believe in creating and maintaining a robust and healthy environment for exploration, and innovation in dance, movement, music, and theater, for ourselves, guest artists, researchers, and scholars.

We believe in the importance of cultivating and maintaining effective partnerships with the broader San Francisco/Bay Area community and globally.