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IGNITE CREATIVITY

KDA is on task to IGNITE CREATIVITY in California’s Central Valleys while keeping our mission in motion!⚡️

Can YOU help us meet our fundraising goals?

Donate to KDA TODAY to HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE! REASONS TO GIVE:

⚡️Ignite tomorrow’s creative workforce!

KDA helps local talent turn into real jobs and economic power ensuring the Central Valley shines as California’s next creative powerhouse.

⚡️Spark healing through movement!

KDA programs power creative therapy programs that move people toward better health outcomes one joyful step at a time.

⚡️Fuel healthy, creative living!

KDA helps families and communities thrive with programs that blend movement, joy, and wellness into extraordinary experiences.

⚡️ Light up young imaginations!

KDA programs open the door to creative arts education for Central Valley students sparking change for their futures.

⚡️ Break barriers, celebrate ability!

KDA programs make sure people with disabilities can shine in creative endeavors where every voice deserves the stage.

SUPPORT KDA

KDA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Tax ID #: 77-0437598

PO Box 12407, Bakersfield, CA. 93389

KDA Encourages YOU to GIVE. . .

“As someone who believes in the power of the arts to connect, inspire, and transform, supporting KDA is deeply meaningful to me. KDA not only brings incredible dance and arts experiences to our community but also provides opportunities for young dancers and artists to grow, express themselves, and make an impact. By supporting KDA, I know I am helping to build a more vibrant, inclusive, and creative community. This Giving Tuesday, I encourage others to join me in supporting KDA, knowing that every contribution helps create lasting opportunities and celebrates the artistry that brings us together."
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Heather Frank
KDA Board Member
“Supporting KDA is deeply personal to me because it’s about creating a world where everyone has the chance to feel seen, celebrated, and connected through dance. KDA works tirelessly to close gaps to ensure that everyone—regardless of background or resources—can experience the joy and freedom that dance offers. Dance has a unique power to bridge differences, to communicate across cultures, and to build community. KDA is dedicated to making sure that no one is left out of this experience. When you give, you’re not just supporting dance education; you’re helping to create a more inclusive world where every story matters. For me, KDA embodies what a community should be—equitable, welcoming, and rooted in the belief that every person deserves to move and create. Thank you for helping us create that space for Kern County.”
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Krissy Warren
KDA Board Member
"KDA’s impact on the arts in the Central Valleys have been constructed through the endless support of those that have given to the organization in a variety of ways. KDA is grateful to all of those that have helped us to put our mission in motion and, as we eye a new year, we ask that you give again to ensure 2026 is an even more impactful!"
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Andrea Hansen
KDA Executive Director
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