Kids who beat the odds take the stage. Their dance grants more wishes.
We pair kids living with critical illness with professional dancers. They train together for free, perform in front of 300+ people, and every gift raised helps Make-A-Wish grant wishes for other kids.
We pair kids facing critical illness with professional dancers, so they can shine on stage and help grant wishes.
Wish Kids from Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island train with a Pro Dancer for free, then perform together in our show. Every ticket sold helps Make-A-Wish grant a wish for the next child.
Why we dance for wishes
A new skill, a Pro Dancer by their side, and a night as the star
Free training with a professional dancer, the confidence of performing on a big stage, and a celebration of everything they have been through.
A season of joy, with nothing to pay
Months of something to look forward to, a community of families who understand, and a front-row view as their child shines. Training, outfits and costumes are completely free.
Your talent, changing a child’s life
Share what you love with a child who will never forget it, perform together on a big stage, and get featured in a filmed interview that showcases your artistry.
Money raised by Wish Kids, for Wish Kids
Every show turns past Wish Kids into wish granters. The funds help Make-A-Wish say yes to more children waiting for their wish.
How it works
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Families and Pro Dancers on what Twirl For Wishes means
Mia & Lena
Avalon & Dasom
Briella & Dasom
Alissa & Masha
Enzo & Lili
Marianthi & Taylor
Cora
Amilia
Damian & Tara
Put a Wish Kid on stage.
Pick an amount and see exactly what it covers. Monthly gifts keep a kid dancing all season long.
Twirl for Wishes, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Questions families ask
Is Twirl For Wishes free for families?
Yes. Training with a professional dancer, outfits, shoes and costumes are completely free for every Wish Family.
Who can join, and what ages?
Kids ages 4 and up who have received a wish through Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island. No dance experience is needed. Sign up your child.
When and where is the next show?
Our next show is on Sunday, May 2, 2027, at 2:00 PM at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. Tickets are coming soon, and all ticket sales go to Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island. See show details.
How can I volunteer as a Pro Dancer?
Fill out our Pro Dancer form. For our next season, Pro Dancers meet their Wish Kid in May 2027, teach them a dance from May to September, and perform together in our September 2027 show. All Pro Dancers complete a background check (CORI). Sign up as a Pro Dancer.
How do sponsorships work, and are they tax-deductible?
Businesses and families can sponsor our show at three levels: Platinum ($2,000), Gold ($1,000) and Silver ($500), each with show tickets and recognition. Twirl for Wishes, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so sponsorships are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, minus the value of included tickets. Become a sponsor.
Where does the money go?
All ticket sales go to Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island to help grant more wishes. Donations cover dance studio time, outfits, costumes and the show venue, so the program stays free for every family. Give.
Talk with our founder
Book a free 15-minute call. Tell us what you are interested in and pick a time that works for you.