We have some news that means a lot to us. We have been invited to perform at this year's Journey to Hope, a benefit evening at the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts in Bay Shore on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Journey to Hope is billed as an evening of music, advocacy, and impact, and every ticket supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Long Island Chapter. The night brings together some of Long Island's top talent for tribute performances of music from Sade, Phil Collins, Sting, and Simon & Garfunkel, and our dancers are proud to be part of the lineup.
Our dancers take the stage with two pieces that evening: "Wonder," choreographed by our own Ali Koinoglou, and "Don't Forget Me," choreographed by Tommy Tibbs.
Being asked to share the stage for a cause like this is an honor for our whole studio family. Dance has always been one of the ways people say the things that are hard to put into words. It can carry hope, resilience, and healing across a room without a single line of dialogue, and that is exactly the kind of message this evening is about. Suicide prevention and mental health awareness matter to families everywhere, ours included, and we are grateful to Dr. Ty Williams and the Journey to Hope team for the invitation to help tell that story through movement.
You're Invited
Journey to Hope
- When
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Time
- Doors open at 6:00 PM · Show starts at 6:30 PM
- Where
- Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, 37 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706
- Tickets
- $75 to $100, all fees included
Tickets are on sale now, and every seat helps fund lifesaving education, advocacy, and suicide prevention work across Long Island. You can find tickets and the full program on the Boulton Center's event page: Journey to Hope.
The impact does not end when the music does. Proceeds also support the Journey to Hope team at AFSP's Out of the Darkness Community Walk on October 25, 2026 at Jones Beach, where thousands of people come together to stand up for mental health and remember those they have lost. If you cannot make the concert, that walk is another meaningful way to be part of it.
We hope to see some familiar faces in the audience on August 19. Come support a cause that touches all of us, and come cheer on our dancers doing what they love for a reason bigger than the stage.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always available. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. Call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org.