About the Society

Behind every dancer is a whole lot of heart.

We're the official non-profit booster club of Priscilla & Dana's School of Dance: families and fans investing in the next generation of artists, and in the community that surrounds them.

Est. 2010

P&D

501(c)(3) · 2025

Our mission

To instill a lifelong love of the arts, open doors to new opportunities, and help bring dance within reach for families in our program.

Dance builds confidence, discipline, creativity and lifelong friendships. The STARS Society exists to help every P&D dancer experience all of it.

We fund events that create community and experiences that grow young artists, and we're working to build scholarships and financial support that help ease the cost of dance for families.

Founded in 2010, we became an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2025, and stepped into a new name to match: The STARS Society. New look, same heart.

Our impact

More than a booster club. An investment in young artists.

Everything we do ladders up to four commitments to our dancers, our families and our community.

Instilling a love of the arts

Creating experiences that grow confident, creative young artists, on stage and off.

Opening doors

A new chapter of our mission: connecting dancers with cultural experiences, guest artists and training beyond the studio walls.

Coming soon

Easing the cost of dance

Working to build scholarships and financial support that help more families say yes to dance.

In progress

Building community

Bringing families together to celebrate, mentor and show up for one another, season after season.

How it comes to life

Ten ways your support shows up all season.

Season Kickoff

Welcoming every family into the P&D community from day one.

Production Weekend Fuel

Keeping dancers nourished and focused through long rehearsal and performance days.

Family Fundraising

Trash bags to RaiseRight, concessions to poinsettias: real ways for families to offset the cost of dance.

Music Bingo

Our signature community night, turning neighbors and friends into supporters of the arts.

Holiday Party & Mart

Celebrating the season together while raising funds that go straight back to dancers.

Spirit Wear

Gear that builds pride and belonging, and funds the programs behind it.

Spirit & Appreciation

Honoring teachers, celebrating seniors and marking milestones from Hall of Fame to recital.

Pool Party

Building mentorship through Big & Lil Sis pairings, revealed at our summer kickoff.

Nationals Tees

Every dancer representing P&D at Nationals receives a team tee, at no cost to families.

The Yearbook

Preserving each season's story so the memories outlast the curtain call.

How it works

Three ways to shine. Zero pressure.

Show up

Join our community events. Every ticket and every seat filled funds opportunities for dancers.

Shop & share

Spirit wear, florals, raffles and more. Share the link and grow our circle of support.

Give your time or gift

Volunteer, sponsor or make a tax-deductible gift toward scholarships and family support.

Meet the board

The parents behind the curtain.

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Natalie
Gershon

President

Lindsay
Dress

Vice President

Jenny
Ward

Treasurer

Ashlyn
Styles

Secretary

Kayla
Estrada

Member at Large

Danielle
Hornbeck

Member at Large

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Good questions

Asked & answered.

Is the Society part of the studio?+

We're a separate nonprofit run by parent volunteers, working hand in hand with Priscilla & Dana's to support its dancers and families.

Are donations tax-deductible?+

Yes. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Need a receipt? Just ask.

Can fundraising help with my dancer's costs?+

Yes. From trash bag sales to RaiseRight, select fundraisers let families earn credit toward their P&D portal. We'll flag those clearly when they open.

How do I get involved?+

Email us at pdstarsboosterclub@gmail.com or catch a board member at the studio. We'll find the role that fits your schedule.