Our Mission

Dancing is the hidden language of the soul, and we’re committed to enhancing the  physical and emotional well-being of individuals with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities through social dance experiences.

Yes, You Can Dance! has partnered with dance professionals, educators, and healthcare providers to develop curriculums that provide innovative and fun-filled experiences for people with a variety of disabilities.  Participants learn to ballroom dance in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

Our Organization

Yes, You Can Dance! was founded by Rebecca Stern in 2011, in order to share the wellness benefits and the joy of ballroom dancing with people who might otherwise not have the opportunity,  due to an intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disability.

Our team of  dance professionals, specialists in behavioral health, healthcare, and special educators create innovative and fun-filled experiences for people with a variety of disabilities to learn ballroom dance in a safe and supportive atmosphere.  Trained Volunteer Dance Partners pair up with our dance students for encouragement and support.

Our Founder

Rebecca Stern, Founder and President

Rebecca is professionally trained to be an educator focusing on practical life experiences for students through Special Education, Business Education, and Instructional Technology.  In the fall of 2007, Rebecca was elected to Upper St. Clair School District School Board.

She began Ballroom Dancing in March 2008.  By October, she had entered her first Dance competition in Miami, Florida.  Since then she has competed in American Rhythm and Smooth categories.  In addition, she enjoys Argentine Tango and West Coast Swing.

In her own words: “Learning to Ballroom Dance has been transformative for me. It is a great form of physical exercise for me. I have joined a worldwide community of dancers.  Wherever I travel, I can find a dance event. I have gained a new confidence in myself.”