Fire Relief for Bay Area Dance School

My name is Katie Baik, and I’m a former student of Leyla's and a current teacher/choreographer of Bay Area Dance School. Early Christmas morning, a 3-alarm fire was reported in the shopping center where Bay Area Dance School is located. The roof collapsed and the building was completely destroyed.

Bay Area Dance School is not only a local, small business and a dance studio but also a safe space. With this fire, dozens of children who dance at the studio on a daily basis are being uprooted from the space where they find community, build discipline, and practice their craft. As an alumni, I have been blessed to call the studio a second home for the past 11 years. Our dance community is heartbroken this Christmas.

With the dance competition season around the corner, it's crucial that the dancers are able to continue training. The funds from this GoFundMe will go towards solidifying a temporary space for classes and rehearsals, building a safe studio (sprung floors, Marley, barres, acro mats, mirrors, etc), and covering all other capital expenditures of running a dance studio. Funds will be transferred directly to the business.

The Bay Area Dance School teachers are truly wonderful dance instructors and the most kindhearted, incredible people. They need all the assistance to rebuild, and no amount is too small. Thank you for your support!