Mid City Arts Center

Uplifting Arts Academy, founded by Ms. Shaquan Young in December 2019, has been a beacon of hope and empowerment for children in Southern California, focusing on dance mentorship and educational readiness for over five years. Located in Fontana, the Academy nurtures students' confidence, discipline, and creativity while fostering a safe environment for personal growth and connection with their faith. With a commitment to enriching young lives, Uplifting Arts Academy provides students with opportunities to excel both academically and socially, while the dedicated instructors offer personalized support to cultivate individual talents. The Academy's significant impact is reflected in the testimonials of parents and community leaders, who commend its role in enhancing the lives of youth through dance and faith-based initiatives. Generated from the website

HistoryFrom the founder: I am here to share my experience, my passion, my love for ballroom dancing and open this exciting world to anybody who wants to learn. Being a professional ballroom dancer myself for over a couple of decades and competing for so many years, being Top 2 in the country and representing the United States at the World Championships, I know firsthand what it takes to become a ballroom dancer. Then at some point of my professional competitive dance career, I have got involved into a new to me at that point fascinating