Our Mission
WTFDC is where disabilities become abilities. We provide an opportunity for performers with and without disabilities to train in a collaborative and nurturing environment with the goals of empowerment, creativity, and artistic excellence. Success is defined by the magic created in our captivating performances.
LEARN MOREUPCOMING PERFORMANCE
EVOLVE
October 15, 2022 at 7 pm at The Lyric Theater in downtown Stuart, Florida.
Tickets are on sale to the public on September 6th.
Reviews
Here’s what people in the community have to say:
Beautiful, vibrant, touching, talented, awesome LIFE performance at the Sunrise. What I loved especially was that often you couldn’t tell what performers had the challenges, and who didn’t. Truly an inclusive beautiful event, showing that we all are more alike than different! I loved it! Bravo to you, Tara & Tena!!
Carolyn and John Mellaci
Audience Members
It embodies a unique partnership between professional dancers and adults with disabilities, and if there’s one word that describes the performances I’ve been privileged to watch over the years, it’s joy.
Anthony Westbury
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspaper
Wings to Fly has opened me up as a human being and it’s not just through dance. The people there are extremely open and loving. They see the disabled differently. They understand and they are so inclusive. The ‘Time’ piece is remarkable and it tells the story of my injuries and recovery beautifully
Alix Morton
Performer
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Our Directors
Contemporary dance’s powerhouse Treasure-Coast trio represents over 17 years integrating their life experiences into magical masterpieces that leave audiences and performers with heart-felt, lifetime memories.
Tasha P. Shirley
Executive Director & Choreographer
Tasha loves connecting her dance and entertainment world with her spiritual path; while holding the intention that together, we can ‘Heal’ the world.
Tena Patterson
Founding Director & Dancer
At 75 years of age, Tena still finds herself dancing, directing, volunteering with the ARC, choreographing, body surfing at the beach, and working as a massage and aquatic therapist. “Age is just a number.”
Tara Anstensen
Director, Dancer, & Choreographer
Driven and highly creative, Tara draws inspiration for the numerous pieces she
has created and choreographed from her life of serving others in the capacity of physical therapy and dance.