About LA2U Education
A nonprofit arts education organization built to inspire the next generation of dancers, creators, and leaders.
Our Story
LA2U Education was created to bring a new level of dance education, mentorship, and entertainment opportunity to Minnesota youth.
The vision is simple: connect students with world-class choreographers, professional creative experiences, and a supportive training environment where they can grow without the pressure of competition culture.
By combining dance, mentorship, live performance, technology, and social media education, LA2U Education gives young people access to tools that can help them succeed as artists, performers, creators, and future leaders.
Our Purpose
LA2U Education provides youth arts education, dance training, mentorship, community programming, workshops, and performance opportunities.
Our purpose is to create safe, inspiring, and high-quality creative spaces where students can develop confidence, discipline, artistic skill, teamwork, and leadership.
Our Core Values
Creativity
We encourage students to express themselves through movement, performance, and original ideas.
Access
We believe high-quality dance education and mentorship should be available to more young people.
Mentorship
We connect students with positive role models who can help guide their growth.
Excellence
We bring professional standards, guest instructors, and high-production experiences into the learning environment.
Community
We use the arts to bring students, families, sponsors, educators, and local partners together.
Innovation
We embrace technology, social media, and modern entertainment platforms as part of today’s creative education.
Leadership
LA2U Education is guided by a leadership team committed to arts education, youth development, community impact, and creative opportunity.
President:
DeShon Hamilton
Leads the organization’s mission, represents the nonprofit, supports strategic direction, and helps ensure programs align with LA2U Education’s purpose.
V.P/Secretary:
Brittany Bloch
Supports official records, meeting minutes, notices, and organizational documentation.
Treasurer: Liz Harris
Supports financial oversight, budgeting priorities, financial review, and board reporting.
