Etoilia empowers the dance community through education, connection, and collective wellness. As a hub at the intersection of creativity and care, we offer resources that support dancers’ physical and emotional well-being, foster professional growth, and encourage meaningful dialogue. Rooted in the dance community and expanding outward, our mission is to help dancers sustain their artistry and thrive on and off the stage.
The Arts are Essential.
The Arts are Essential.
Resources in Miami
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The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is a public agency that supports and promotes the arts throughout the county. It serves artists, cultural organizations, and residents by administering grant programs, technical assistance, and arts education resources. The department manages major initiatives like Art in Public Places and community outreach projects. It also advocates for accessibility and inclusion in the arts through ADA-compliant programming. Overall, it plays a central role in funding, coordinating, and enriching Miami’s diverse cultural ecosystem.
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The Dance Medicine Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital specializes in treating and preventing dance-related injuries in young dancers. Its multidisciplinary team provides physical therapy, orthopedic care, and injury screenings. Services include movement analysis, pointe readiness assessments, and workshops on safe technique and body awareness. The program focuses on improving performance, preventing overuse injuries, and promoting long-term dancer health. It caters to dancers of all skill levels through both clinical and studio-based services.
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NAMI Miami-Dade County is a local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness that supports individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. It provides free peer-led support groups, education programs, and crisis resources. The organization advocates for mental health awareness and works to reduce stigma in the community. Programs such as NAMI Basics and Peer-to-Peer teach coping skills and provide practical guidance. NAMI Miami-Dade also collaborates with local partners to connect people with care and emergency assistance.
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Live Arts Miami, based at Miami Dade College, presents innovative live performances and supports local artists. It focuses on socially engaged, cross-disciplinary projects that reflect Miami’s diverse communities. Through residencies, artist labs, and education programs, it helps creators develop and showcase new work. Community workshops, master classes, and outreach initiatives foster public participation in the arts. The organization emphasizes equity, creativity, and cultural connection through performance.
A Message from the Founder
Etoilia was born from passion that found its purpose—a commitment to reimagining a system too often unfunded and unseen.
Nothing makes me feel more alive than movement. The shimmer of a rhinestoned tutu under stage lights. The taste of ice-cold water when the teacher finally calls for a break. The flutter of butterflies before the curtain rises on opening night. The sound of applause after a performance well done. The scent of Tiger Balm massaged into sore muscles to quiet the ache.
My heart is tethered to dance, the art that made me who I am. My drive is fueled by the past, yet grounded in the promise of reinvention.
Beginning in Miami, Etoilia is here to educate, to support, and to connect—building a foundation for artists to thrive, both locally and beyond.
For the future of the arts, I hope to see artists sustained, supported, and thriving because the structures exist to hold them up.
The Arts Are Essential.
