Help Us Build What We Didn’t Have.Lakayro was born from lived experience.I didn’t grow up with unlimited access to elite dance training. I grew up with passion. With rhythm. With culture. With a deep love for movement — but not always the resources, exposure, or structured opportunities that so many dancers take for granted.And I know I’m not alone in that.I started Lakayro because I understand what it feels like to have talent but limited access. To crave discipline, mentorship, and technical training but not see yourself reflected in those spaces. To age out of programs and feel like your journey ended before it really began.Lakayro exists to change that narrative.We are building safe, structured, culturally-rooted dance spaces for underprivileged youth and adults who deserve high-quality training without gatekeeping.This is not recreational babysitting.This is not trend-based choreography.This is foundation.This is discipline.This is identity.This is culture.Through Lakayro, we provide:• Culture-based dance education rooted in heritage• Technique, conditioning, and foundational training• Safe spaces where youth feel seen and guided• Community for adults reconnecting with their bodies and creativity• A home for “overaged” dancers who still have fire in themBecause the truth is — there are so many dancers who feel “too old,” “too late,” or “too behind.” Lakayro is a space where growth does not expire.Our youth deserve structured creative outlets that teach resilience, accountability, and excellence.Our adults deserve spaces that don’t shame them for starting over.Our culture deserves to be preserved, respected, and passed down with intention.Lakayro is about access.Lakayro is about excellence.Lakayro is about legacy.When you support Lakayro, you are not just funding classes. You are funding opportunity. You are funding safe spaces. You are funding cultural preservation. You are funding confidence in a young person who might not have another structured outlet.You are helping us build what many of us didn’t have.This is bigger than dance.This is movement with purpose.And we are just getting started.Yvana RomelusFounder, Lakayro ❤️‍🔥At Lakayro Inc, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.How you can help power our mission:Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

❤️ Help Us Build What We Didn’t HaveLaunch the Inaugural Season of Lakayro Youth Dance Company“Building a home where culture, confidence, and community come together through dance.”Every Child Deserves a Place to Belong.This September, Lakayro will officially launch its inaugural Youth Dance Company in Newark, New Jersey.For many young people, this won’t just be dance class.It will become a place where they discover confidence, discipline, leadership, and pride in their culture.We’ve secured a home at Smiling David Dance Studio, where our dancers will train twice each week in Haitian and Afro-Diasporic dance traditions.Now we need your help to make this dream sustainable.Your support will help us secure our studio space, provide scholarships, purchase supplies, and create a safe environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.Help Us Build What We Didn’t Have.Lakayro was born from lived experience.I didn’t grow up with unlimited access to elite dance training.I grew up with passion.With rhythm.With culture.With a deep love for movement—but not always the resources, exposure, or structured opportunities that so many dancers take for granted.And I know I’m not alone...I started Lakayro because I understand what it feels like to have talent but limited access.To crave discipline, mentorship, and technical training but not see yourself reflected in those spaces.To age out of programs and feel like your journey ended before it really began.Lakayro exists to change that story.We’re creating safe, structured, culturally rooted dance spaces where young people—and adults—can grow, belong, and thrive.This isn’t recreational babysitting.This isn’t trend-based choreography.This is foundation.This is discipline.This is excellence.This is identity.This is culture.Why Lakayro MattersFar too many young people never receive access to quality dance education.Many families simply cannot afford expensive studios.Others never see their culture represented in dance spaces.Many adults believe it’s “too late” to start dancing because no one ever created space for them.Lakayro is changing that.Our mission is to preserve Haitian culture while celebrating the richness of the African diaspora through dance, education, and community.We believe dance should be accessible—not exclusive.What We ProvideYour support helps Lakayro offer:✨ Haitian & Afro-Diasporic dance education✨ Technique, conditioning, and foundational training✨ Cultural education rooted in history and heritage✨ Safe, affirming spaces where youth feel seen and supported✨ Performance opportunities that build confidence✨ Mentorship and leadership development✨ Adult classes for those reconnecting with movement and creativity✨ Scholarships for families facing financial barriersWhy We’re FundraisingBeginning in September 2026, Lakayro Youth Dance Company will rehearse Tuesdays and Thursdays at Smiling David Dance Studio in Newark, NJ.Our goal is to raise funds to support our inaugural season by helping cover:🏠 Studio rental🎵 Music and instructional equipment👕 Practice materials💡 Program operations🎭 Performance preparation❤️ Financial assistance for families who otherwise couldn’t participateEvery dollar helps us provide consistency for the young people who will call Lakayro home.Your Impact$25Helps provide water, practice supplies, and classroom materials.$50Supports one rehearsal in our studio.$100Helps purchase training equipment and cultural resources.$250Provides scholarship assistance for a dancer.$500Supports multiple weeks of rehearsals and programming.$1,000+Become a Founding Supporter of Lakayro Youth Dance Company and help shape the future of this organization from day one.Our VisionWe aren’t simply building another dance program.We’re building a home.A home where young people feel represented.Where culture is celebrated instead of forgotten.Where discipline and artistry go hand in hand.Where children grow into confident leaders.Where adults remember that it’s never too late to begin.We’re building a legacy that will impact generations to come.How You Can Help❤️ Donate — Every contribution brings us closer to opening our doors.📲 Share — Help spread our mission by sharing this campaign with your community.🤝 Volunteer — Lend your time, talents, or professional expertise.🏢 Sponsor — Businesses and community partners can help invest in the next generation.A Message from Our FounderWhen I imagined Lakayro, I wasn’t thinking about creating another dance class.I was thinking about creating the space I wish existed when I was growing up.A place where culture wasn’t an afterthought.A place where excellence and accessibility could exist together.A place where no child would feel like they didn’t belong because of finances, background, or lack of opportunity.Every donation moves us one step closer to making that vision a reality.You’re not simply helping us rent a studio.You’re helping us build what so many of us never had.A place to belong.A place to grow.A place to become.Thank you for believing in Lakayro and in the young people whose lives this organization will touch.With gratitude,Yvana Romelus - Thee Mademoiselle Founder & Executive DirectorLakayro Inc. ❤️‍🔥

Thank you for being part of LakayRo's inaugural Youth Dance Company season!This secure payment page has been created specifically for your family's customized tuition arrangement. Your payments support your dancer's participation in the program and help LakayRo continue its mission of preserving Haitian and Afro-Diasporic culture through dance education, mentorship, and community engagement.Program DetailsSeason: Genesis – Inaugural Youth Dance CompanyLocation: YOU Fitness Studios, Newark, NJSchedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMSeason Begins: September 15Please complete your recurring tuition payment according to the agreed-upon payment plan. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out—we're excited to welcome your dancer to the LakayRo family!Thank you for your support and trust as we build something special together.