Studio Founder Has Creates Home For 'So Many Dancers Of All Levels'

EVANSTON, IL — Without community leaders, Evanston Patch wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Jean Wildest, a Evanston Patch reader who nominated Béa Rashid, the founder of Dance Center Evanston and Evanston Dance Ensemble.

How do you know this community leader?

She runs the Dance Center that I train at.

What does this community leader do?

She runs Dance Center Evanston, a dance studio that teaches all ages. Very kind teachers and a very accepting adult program. Plus an Adaptive Dance program and a more rigorous track for teens working towards a professional career.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

She is incredibly accepting of all people who come to the studio. She regularly listens to what the community needs and takes action to meet those needs. She's created a home for so many dancers of all levels.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

Béa's love for her students and the families of Dance Center Evanston is palpable in all that she does.

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