Our Mission
Empowering communities by fostering happy, healthy, and productive lives. We support underprivileged children, at-risk youth, and women in recovery shelters by providing access to dance, fitness, food distribution, education, and creative opportunities in Las Vegas and San Antonio.
Our Vision
Creating inclusive spaces that inspire positive life choices and personal growth for all individuals we serve.
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Our Programs
Our programs aim to help the people we serve improve self esteem and confidence while reducing depression, obesity, and unproductive habits.
Dance to Heal
We send our instructors go to children’s homes and recovery facilities to provide dance fitness classes. We believe in the benefits of physical activity as part of our client’s healing journey.
SMASH KOSMIC
Our K-pop performance team (12-18 years old) makes appearances in shows. We teach dance, leadership skills, and personal improvement while instilling the values of giving back to the community.
Dance Scholarships
We provide need-based scholarships to SMASH Dance students.
Stock Playground
Project SMASH in Las Vegas, NV has a program that teaches financial literacy through hip-hop and dance moves.
Our Story
From an early age, Lisa believed in the power of dance in growing a person’s confidence and self-esteem. At 17, she was a single mom who wanted her daughter to experience the gift dancing gave her. Yet, it was a struggle finding classes she could afford.
After finding success starting the School of Modern Art Salsa and Hip-hop (SMASH), she remembered those experiences and wanted to give back. She established Project SMASH, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to providing access to dance, fitness, and educational programs for those in need. With low to no-cost programs for the community, these people can have creative outlets that lead them to productive life choices.
Project SMASH also provides career opportunities through free instructor training & certification. To apply what the instructors learned, they are sent to local shelters, children homes, & rehabilitation centers. They are compensated for their time and gain work experience.
Project SMASH serves the communities of San Antonio, TX and Las Vegas, NV. Proceeds from Spring and Holiday showcases are given to Project SMASH to continue serving our communities.
Our Impact
$71,221 in Scholarships Awarded Since 2015
Providing need-based dance scholarships to under-resourced children and at-risk youth, fostering self-esteem and confidence.
486 Families & 1,654 Individuals Served
Since 2020
Through our partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, we have distributed food to families in need, promoting healthy living.
Community Partners
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Testimonials and Selected Performances
Ways You Can Help
Be a Community Partner
We welcome businesses and other organizations to collaborate with us on projects to support our mutual goals.
Volunteer
We could any assistance we need through administrative work, assisting during our fundraisers, or play a supporting role during our showcase.
Volunteer application coming soon. Please contact us for inquiries.
Donate
Every dollar donated benefits Project SMASH’s programs for Las Vegas and San Antonio communities.