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Every Dancer Deserves a Chance to Shine.

Founded by young competitive dancer Marlo Quinn Gorman, Marlo Moves is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families overcome the financial barriers that prevent children from participating in the sport they love.

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Passion Has No Price Tag. Opportunity Shouldn't Either.

For young dancers, the studio is more than a place to learn choreography. It's where confidence grows, friendships form, discipline takes root, and dreams begin to feel possible.

But for many families, the rising costs of dance training, costumes, competitions, and travel can place those dreams out of reach.

Marlo Moves exists to change that.

Through need-based scholarships, community partnerships, and charitable giving, we help make dance more accessible to young people across the country.

Because talent is everywhere. Opportunity should be, too.

Our Mission

Helping Dancers Stay in Motion

Marlo Moves provides need-based financial assistance to help qualifying young dancers continue their training and participation.

Dance Tuition Scholarships

Financial assistance toward eligible studio tuition and instructional programs, helping dancers continue to learn, grow, and develop their skills.

Competition and Performance Assistance

Support toward qualifying competition registration fees, costumes, and other essential participation expenses.

Travel Assistance

Financial or in-kind support for eligible travel and lodging expenses associated with dance competitions and educational opportunities.

Dance Apparel and Equipment

Access to essential dancewear, shoes, costumes, and equipment through donated merchandise, partnerships, and available scholarship funding.

Who Can Apply?

Marlo Moves is designed to support young dancers whose families demonstrate financial need and who are committed to participating in dance. We welcome interest from families and dance studios across the United States.

Scholarship availability, eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application deadlines will be announced as funding and program capacity permit.

Learn About Scholarships

Your Generosity Keeps Dancers Moving

A scholarship can mean more than financial assistance. It can mean another season with a dance team. Another opportunity to perform. Another year of learning, growing, and building confidence.

For a family facing difficult financial decisions, it can mean the difference between continuing and walking away. Every contribution helps Marlo Moves work toward making dance more accessible.

Make a One-Time Donation

Support our scholarship mission with a gift of any amount.

Become a Monthly Supporter

Provide ongoing support that helps Marlo Moves plan for future scholarship opportunities.

Sponsor a Dancer

Contribute toward eligible expenses that help a young dancer participate in training, performances, or competitions.

Make an In-Kind Donation

Dance apparel, costumes, footwear, travel accommodations, and other qualifying goods or services can help reduce the cost of participation.

Become a Corporate Partner

Businesses can support the next generation of dancers through sponsorships, charitable contributions, matching gifts, or donated products and services.

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Every Gift Has the Power to Make a Difference.

Born to Dance. Inspired to Give.

For Marlo Quinn Gorman, dance has always been part of life.

Growing up around Nest, a family enrichment center and dance studio founded by her parents, Matt and Raina Gorman, Marlo discovered the joy of movement at an early age. What began as childhood dance classes gradually became something much more meaningful.

As she explored ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and other forms of dance, Marlo found a passion that challenged her, inspired her, and helped shape the person she was becoming.

Dance taught her far more than steps and routines. It taught her perseverance when something felt impossible, discipline when progress came slowly, teamwork when success depended on others, and confidence when it was time to step onto the stage.

Eventually, that passion led Marlo into the world of competitive dance. With competitive dance came longer hours, greater commitment, travel, performances, and expenses. Marlo was fortunate to have parents who could provide the financial support, transportation, and encouragement necessary to pursue her goals.

But as her experience in dance grew, so did her awareness that not every child had the same opportunity.

She saw how much families sacrifice to keep their children dancing. She recognized that tuition, costumes, competition fees, and travel expenses can add up quickly. And she began to understand that some young dancers must make the heartbreaking decision to leave the studio, not because they lack talent, dedication, or passion, but because their families simply cannot afford to continue.

That realization became the inspiration for Marlo Moves. Rather than accepting financial barriers as an unavoidable part of competitive dance, Marlo wanted to do something about them. She created Marlo Moves to help give other children the opportunity she had been fortunate enough to receive.

What began as one dancer's desire to help others is becoming a mission to make the dance community more inclusive, supportive, and accessible. Marlo believes that every child who loves to dance deserves the chance to discover where that passion might take them.

And sometimes, all it takes to keep a dream alive is someone willing to help.

Removing Financial Barriers. Creating Opportunities.

The mission of Marlo Moves is to help children and families overcome the financial obstacles associated with recreational and competitive dance.

We provide financial assistance to qualifying families to help cover expenses such as dance tuition, costumes, competition fees, travel, and essential dance apparel.

Our goal is simple: No child should have to give up dancing solely because their family cannot afford the cost.

What We Believe

Dance Builds Confidence

Dance gives children an opportunity to express themselves, discover their strengths, and develop confidence that extends far beyond the stage.

Dance Teaches Life Skills

Commitment, discipline, teamwork, resilience, and responsibility are lessons that dancers carry into school, relationships, and adulthood.

Opportunity Should Be Accessible

A family's financial circumstances should not be the deciding factor in whether a child can pursue a meaningful passion.

Community Makes a Difference

When individuals, dance studios, businesses, and families come together, even modest contributions can create lasting opportunities.

The Cost of Dance Shouldn't End the Dream.

For many children, dance begins with a single class.

But as their skills and interests develop, participation can become increasingly expensive, particularly for dancers pursuing competitive programs.

For families managing everyday household expenses, these costs can become overwhelming.

Sometimes the financial challenge is temporary: a job loss, an unexpected medical expense, or a change in family circumstances. Other times, the cost of participation simply exceeds what a household can reasonably afford.

Whatever the circumstances, the result can be the same: a child who loves to dance is forced to step away.

Marlo Moves believes that financial hardship should not be the end of a dancer's story.

By helping families cover eligible expenses, we aim to keep children engaged in the activities they love and connected to the communities that support them.

Families may face expenses including:

Weekly dance classes and studio tuition
Competition registration and entry fees
Costumes and performance attire
Ballet shoes, jazz shoes, and specialized apparel
Travel, lodging, and transportation
Summer intensives, workshops, and additional training

Behind Every Dancer Is a Story Worth Supporting

Every dancer has a unique journey. Some are just beginning to discover their love of movement. Others have spent years training, competing, and pursuing their goals.

For families facing financial hardship, the ability to continue dancing can make an enormous difference.

Through our scholarship program, we hope to share the stories of dancers whose determination, resilience, and passion remind us why this mission matters.

Meet Our Scholarship Recipients

Here, we'll celebrate scholarship recipients, share their experiences, and recognize the studios, families, and donors who help make their participation possible. Each story will highlight not only the financial support provided, but also the personal impact of being able to continue dancing.

It Takes a Community to Keep Dancers Moving

Marlo Moves is built on the belief that people working together can create meaningful change. Whether you're a parent, dancer, studio owner, business leader, or supporter of the arts, there are many ways to help.

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Dance Studios

Help us identify families who may benefit from financial assistance, share scholarship opportunities, and collaborate on ways to make dance more accessible.

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Businesses

Support our mission through corporate sponsorships, employee giving, matching gifts, and in-kind donations.

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Dancewear and Apparel Companies

Partner with Marlo Moves to provide shoes, costumes, training apparel, and other essential items to dancers who need them.

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Individuals and Families

Make a donation, organize a fundraiser, spread the word, or introduce Marlo Moves to others who believe in our mission.

Together, we can help more children experience the joy, confidence, and opportunity that dance provides.

Get Involved

Driven by Passion. Guided by Purpose.

Marlo Moves was founded on a simple idea: young people have the power to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Founder

Marlo Quinn Gorman

A competitive dancer and the inspiration behind Marlo Moves, Marlo founded the organization to help other young dancers overcome financial barriers and continue pursuing their passion.

Board of Directors

Marlo GormanFounder and Director
Raina GormanDirector
Matt GormanDirector

Advisory Board

Garrett Snider
Sam Rosenberg

Our leadership and advisors support the organization's mission, fundraising initiatives, partnerships, and long-term development.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marlo Moves?

Marlo Moves is a nonprofit organization established to provide financial assistance to families who need help covering eligible expenses associated with dance participation.

Who can receive a scholarship?

Scholarships are intended for qualifying young dancers and families demonstrating financial need. Specific eligibility criteria and application procedures will be published as the program develops.

What expenses can scholarships cover?

Depending on the program and available funding, assistance may support studio tuition, competition fees, costumes, essential dance apparel, and qualifying travel expenses.

Is Marlo Moves limited to a particular dance studio?

Our mission is to support dancers across the country, rather than exclusively serving one studio or geographic community.

Can businesses support Marlo Moves?

Yes. We welcome conversations with businesses interested in charitable contributions, sponsorships, matching gifts, or in-kind partnerships.

Can I make a recurring donation?

Our donation platform will offer recurring giving if supported by the selected payment provider.

Are donations tax-deductible?

Tax deductibility depends on the organization's recognized tax status and applicable law. Please refer to the tax information displayed on our donation page before contributing.

Let's Keep Dancers Moving

Whether you're interested in applying for assistance, supporting our scholarship program, partnering with us, or learning more about our mission, we'd like to hear from you.

General Inquiries: Email coming soon
Scholarship Questions: Email coming soon
Partnerships and Sponsorships: Email coming soon

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Every Gift Has the Power to Make a Difference.

And sometimes, all it takes to keep a dream alive is someone willing to help.

Give a Dancer the Chance to Shine