Enrich a child's life!
Founded by Susan Lipsey, in honor of her mother who loved to dance, the Byrde's Dancers Scholarship Fund along with our annual fundraising luncheon is a dedicated effort that brings life-changing arts opportunities and enrichment to children of all backgrounds.
Through our partnership with Big Buddy, OMC works with students weekly after school teaching dance. In January this culminates in a performance called LOVE REVOLUTION. This community outreach project involves children from all around our city and offers a unique opportunity for children to learn under professional dancers in a series of educational dance classes and perform alongside them in a live production. It's truly a magical experience that builds creativity, discipline, and self confidence while also incorporating the benefits of team building.
Many of these children are only able to participate in this program
through the assistance of scholarships. A handful of those students
receive full scholarships; these are our Byrde's Scholars. The Byrde's Scholarships offer a complete experience that awards children with classes, costumes, dance shoes, photos and videos of the performance, as well as tickets for each family to attend Love Revolution.
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We have seen this endeavor to powerfully change lives of children year after year and hope that you will consider a generous donation of support!
Susan Lipsey
Founding Benefactor
Meet some of the previous Byrde's Dancers!
Jaylynn Netter
was13 years old and in the 8th grade, attending Caneview K-8. Jaylynn's favorite things are fall, fashion, fitness, dancing, and reading. She wanted to be a fashion designer and a professional dancer when she older. This was Jaylynn's 7th year dancing with Kick It Out Productions. During the year she participated, Jaylynn was a part of Kick It Out's Protégé class!
Solei Linton
was 9 years old and was in the 4th grade at Trinity Episcopal Day School. Solei loved playing with her friends & games such as Robux, Pokémon, and collecting all types of LOL dolls & Shopkins. Solei loves her community & giving back which is why her Girl Scout membership was so important to her. The year she participated she crossed over from Brownies to Juniors. Solei was proud to be participating in Kick It Out for the second year this season.
Lauriel Tolbert
was a thirteen-year-old seventh-grader who attended Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet School. Lauriel has performed in BRBT’s Nutcracker and the EBR Fine Arts’ Benefit Concert: “A Night of Broadway with special guest, Jennifer Holliday”. Not only does she have a passion for dance and theatre, but she also loves family, friends, and fashion. The year she participated, Lauriel was a part of Kick It Out's Protégé class.
King Vessel
was a very fun & outgoing 7-year-old second-grader at Wildwood Elementary. He has a younger brother whom he loves to play with. He also enjoyed drawing, singing, and dancing. He was in the talented theatre program and finished a semester of beginners ballet at Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre. This was King's first year participating in Kick It Out.