In a month, five of us (three board members and Dan and I) are gathering to partake in the first of what we hope will be many inspired and inspiring visioning sessions.

Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. Tracy Straus and a handful of Celebrate The Beat dance instructors have the undivided attention of 120 kids, which explains why they speak clearly and succinctly.

That first summer, seven kids took part in Celebrate the Beat’s Pop Hop program and artistic director and founder Tracy Straus felt lucky to have that many.