For more than two decades, the DASH Center for the Arts has been creating opportunities for young people to explore their creativity, build confidence, and discover their voices through the performing arts. What began as a small dance program has grown into a vibrant community serving youth and families through dance, music, theater, and performance opportunities. Over the years, DASH has empowered hundreds of students to step onto the stage, develop leadership skills, and di

The DASH family is proud to celebrate Jocelyn Staples , a graduating senior whose quiet strength, dedication, and love for dance have made her a special part of the DASH community. Jocelyn enjoying a baseball game with family. ocelyn is a senior at Centennial High School in Roswell, Georgia . When she is not focused on school, she enjoys helping other students as a tutor. She also has a deep love for K-pop, and while she may be quiet at first, her personality lights up when s

As we celebrate this year’s graduating seniors, we are proud to recognize Jayla Tripp , a dedicated dancer and leader within the DASH community. Watch Jayla perform a lyrical Solo at Showtime at the DASH Center Jayla is a senior at Westlake High School , where she has maintained an impressive 3.6 GPA  while balancing academics and her passion for the arts. Outside of dance, Jayla enjoys traveling, cooking, and photography, and she plans to pursue a career in the medical field

On February 13, 2026, the DASH Center for the Arts community had the incredible opportunity to attend a special presentation of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater  at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta . The event was hosted especially for youth and senior community groups, and DASH was honored to be invited to bring members of our community. Members of the DASH community attend Alvin Ailey at the Fox Theatre. In total, 92 members of the DASH community attended, includi