LA2U
Empowering youth through dance, entertainment, mentorship, technology, social media, and live stage performance.
LA2U Education is a Minnesota-based nonprofit arts and education organization created to give young people access to high-level dance training, mentorship, creative development, and professional performance experiences. Our mission is to connect students with world-class choreographers, modern entertainment opportunities, and a supportive community that helps them grow on and off the stage.
Our Mission
LA2U Education exists to transform dance education by connecting students with world-class choreographers, fostering creativity without competition pressure, and inspiring youth through mentorship, technology, social media engagement, and live performance.
We believe dance can do more than teach movement. It can build confidence, discipline, leadership, teamwork, creativity, and opportunity.
What we do?
We provide a full pathway for young performers, combining training, mentorship, workshops, live performance, and digital skills so students can grow as artists and leaders.
Dance Education
We provide dance training across multiple styles, including hip-hop, jazz, ballet, tap, Krump, acrobatics, and performance-based movement.
Mentorship
We help students grow as artists and individuals through guidance, confidence-building, leadership development, and exposure to positive creative role models.
Workshops
We bring in world-class guest choreographers and industry professionals to expose students to new styles, industry standards, and professional opportunities.
Live Performance
We offer live showcases and community events that give young performers essential experience in high-production entertainment environments..
Technology & Social Media
We teach students how to use technology and social media platforms to share their talents responsibly and professionally in the digital age.
Why LA2U Education Is Different
A New Kind of Dance Education
LA2U Education is not built around pressure, trophies, or competition culture. We are building a creative environment where students can train, perform, learn from professionals, and discover their own artistic voice. Our program blends dance, mentorship, entertainment, technology, social media, and live stage performance to prepare students for today’s creative world.
Who We Are
Serving Youth, Families, and the Community
LA2U Education primarily serves young people ages 6–18, while also creating opportunities for families, community members, guest artists, volunteers, sponsors, and local partners to be part of a positive arts movement in Minnesota. Our programs are designed to make high-quality dance and creative education more accessible, inspiring, and connected to real-world opportunities.
Why Choose LA2U?
We provide a unique arts environment in Minnesota, blending elite dance training with professional mentorship to help young artists grow as leaders on and off the stage.
Expert Mentorship
Students are guided by industry professionals who focus on confidence, technical mastery, and long-term artistic development.
Holistic Skills
We integrate technology and professional entertainment standards, ensuring students are prepared for the modern stage and digital world.
Community Focus
Parents and partners choose us for our collaborative, supportive atmosphere and commitment to local youth empowerment.
Support Our Cause
Your donation directly impacts the lives of young performers by providing access to world-class coaching, mentorship, and creative tools. Join us in building a sustainable future for the local arts community.
Scholarships
Removing financial barriers so every talented young dancer has a chance to train with the best in the industry.
Guest Artists
Bringing world-class choreographers and coaches to Minnesota to inspire and mentor our students.
Creative Tech
Equipping our studio with modern production technology to prepare students for digital stage performance.