Girls Rise Up

Programs

Join us for an inspiring summer of exploring the possibilities of STEM and dance.

Deadlines: Sites have varying deadlines; view the location section for more details.

Overview

Over three weeks, you’ll explore the wonders of STEM and create an imaginative tech-infused dance performance, while in the midst of a vibrant and supportive community of women and girls. Make this a summer of new experiences - learn to code, expand your creativity, boost your confidence, and how to use technology to create something bold.

Discover

how to use technology like motion capture and animation to enhance your choreography.

Activate

your imagination and showcase your creativity with like-minded girls.

Connect

with inspiring women who work in the STEM fields today, and learn about possible STEM pathways you can follow.

The Experience

Delve into topics like robotics, engineering, and machine learning
Explore dance styles like Hip-Hop, step, and contemporary
Create your own choreography
Perform a tech-infused dance for friends and family
Learn from people who are dedicated to seeing what's possible in STEM and dance
Build friendships and community

Eligibility

Must be a girl or female-identifying, 8 - 18 years of age
Must be able to attend all 3 weeks
All levels of coding and dance welcome

A Day At Girls Rise Up

Get Inspired

Leap into inspiration. Listen to a guest speaker, participate in a confidence-boosting activity, or watch an inspiring performance.

Learn & Create

Moonwalk through the day’s topics. Learn new technology, create choreography, and put the two together to create a performance.

Afternoon Connection

Applaud and cheer your peers. Share what you have learned, give and receive feedback, reflect on your progress, and celebrate each other.

Highlights From Last Summer

Locations

Girls Rise Up takes place virtually and in person in cities across the country. See below for Summer 2023 locations.

Dates: July 10th - July 28th
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9AM - 1PM
Cost: Free - Supplies and a T-shirt will be mailed
Application Deadline: April 30th

Dates: June 12th - June 30th
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9AM - 3PM
Address: Denver School of the Arts, 7111 Montview Blvd, Denver, CO 80220
Cost: Free - Includes lunch, supplies, and a T-shirt
Application Deadline: June 2nd

Dates: July 10th - July 28th
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9AM - 3PM
Address: University of South Florida, Marshall Student Center, 4103 USF Cedar Cir, Tampa, FL 33620
Directions: https://www.usf.edu/student-affairs/msc/visit-the-msc/building-map-address.aspx
Cost: Free - Includes lunch, supplies, and a T-shirt
Application Deadline: July 5th

This site is now full, and we are no longer accepting students.

Dates: July 10th - July 28th
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9AM - 3PM
Address: New York University, 370 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Directions: A C F Trains to Jay Street MetroTech
Cost: Free - Includes lunch, supplies, and a T-shirt
Application Deadline: April 30th

This site is now full, and we are no longer accepting students.

Dates: July 10th - July 28th
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9AM - 3PM
Address: Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
Directions: 1 Train to 116th Street - Columbia University
Cost: Free - Includes lunch, supplies, and a T-shirt
Application Deadline: April 30th

Dates: July 10th - July 28th
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9AM - 3PM
Address: Community Folk Art Center, 805 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13210
Cost: Free - Includes lunch, supplies, and a T-shirt
Application Deadline: July 5th

Dates: July 24th - August 11th
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 10AM - 4PM
Address: La Casita Cultural Center, 109 Otisco Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Cost: Free - Includes lunch, supplies, and a T-shirt
Application Deadline: July 11th

This site is now full, and we are no longer accepting students.

Dates: June 5th - June 23rd
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8AM - 2PM
Address: Lake City High School, 652 North Matthews Road, Lake City, SC, 29560
Cost: Free - Includes lunch, supplies, and a T-shirt
Application Deadline: May 31st

This site is now full, and we are no longer accepting students.

Dates: June 5th - June 23rd
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9AM - 3PM
Address: Collage Dance Conservatory, 505 Tillman Street, Memphis TN 38112
Cost: Free - Includes supplies and a T-shirt
Application Deadline: May 31st

Dates: June 26th - July 20th
Schedule: Monday - Thursday | 9AM - 3PM
Ages: Must be entering 6th - 10th grade in the 2023-2024 school year
Address: San Jacinto College North Campus, 5800 Uvalde Road, Houston, TX 77049
Cost: Free - Includes lunch, supplies, and a T-shirt
Application Deadline: June 20th

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Give the Gift of STEM

Girls Rise Up is provided free of charge, so that cost isn't a barrier to any family. We're able to provide this service through the generous contributions of our supporters. The true value of a girl participating in our summer program is $2,000.

We invite you to support girls across the country in exploring STEM this summer by making a donation. Consider giving a gift of $20, $200, $2,000, or any size meaningful to you. Your gift will go towards providing a girl with everything she needs to explore the interconnection of STEM and dance.

Donate

Connect With Us

Questions? Reach our Girls Rise Up team directly at [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

FAQs

Get the answers to our most frequently asked questions below.

Virtual days take place between 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST. In-person days take place between 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (in respective time zones). Mondays - Fridays (varies by location)

Applying to Girls Rise Up is a two-part process. Interested students complete PART 1 using the APPLY HERE button above. PART 1 will be reviewed within one week, at that point eligible students will receive a link to PART 2. Both parts must be submitted in order to confirm your spot in the program.

The application deadline is Sunday, April 30 11:59PM ET for NYC sites.

You will be notified within 1 week of completing PART 1.

STEM From Dance programming is only open to female and female-identifying students to foster a safe space and create a female-empowered community.

Yes. STEM From Dance provides healthy lunch and snack options throughout the program.

The final Showcase is a culmination of all the hard work students have put into their Dance and STEM projects. The Showcase will take place on the final day of programming. Locations and further details will be provided at the start of the program.

We understand that illness cannot be avoided and we will work with your child to catch them up. We ask that parents inform their Site Leader if their child is out due to illness.

Site Leaders are the administrators at each site, similar to a principal at your child’s school. They oversee the day to day operations and will serve as your point of contact once the program begins.

You should still apply. We are looking into providing students without computer/internet access with the resources they need.

Other Programs

Explore more STEM from Dance programs that take place at schools and community organizations.

School & Community Residencies

Our 8-week long programs at schools and community organizations integrate dance and STEM in electrifying tech-infused dance performances.

Alumni Support

If you have already participated in a STEM From Dance program, learn about how we support students who are approaching high school graduation and beyond.