Keep San Diego Dancing

to the World’s Music


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HOW YOU CAN HELP


Donate or peer-to-peer fundraise.


Your gift keeps these vital programs alive. Together, we can build a future rooted in compassion and understanding. These encounters—through music, dance, and storytelling from around the globe—have the power to uplift, connect, and heal.


Your donation ensures that we can keep our mission alive, reaching more individuals, students, and communities. 

2023 Statistics


"Some of my shyest kids in class seemed to really spark once they were in their percussion music class. They might not be comfortable using their voice much, but this type of class really helped them come out of their shell."


—Fourth Grade Teacher, Balboa Elementary

Artist Residency

Student playing talking drum

Assembly

Juan Carlos Blanco teaching Afro-Cuban dance

Greatest Need

Students Saying Thank You

$6000

School Artist Residency


Give the gift of 18 weeks of world music classes for 35 students, opening doors to music education for children who might otherwise go without. With your support, we can reach more underserved schools, ensuring that every child has the chance to experience the transformative power of music.

$2500

School Assembly


Bring master artists from around the globe to San Diego schools enriching our community by sharing their cultural heritage through engaging, hands-on presentations. Your support connects students with the world’s diverse traditions, inspiring a deeper appreciation and understanding of global cultures right here at home

$1000

Greatest Need


Just like music, the work we do requires adaptability. Unrestricted donations allow us to respond swiftly to opportunities, challenges, and unexpected costs, ensuring that nothing stops us from delivering inspiring music and arts experiences to the diverse communities of San Diego.


Rather Donate by Check?

Please make out your check to “Center for World Music” and send it to:


Center for World Music

8885 Rio San Diego Dr. #237

San Diego, CA 92108

"We enjoyed the concerts so much! I believe that programs like this do more to bring people together, fight racism, and enrich ourselves as human beings than anything else...”


—Janice Hartwig, Concert Attendee

Gold Seal of Transparency


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If you’d like to verify our tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service, here’s how.


For recent 990s you can visit our Financial Transparency webpage.


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Center for World Music
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
#94-1554813
8885 Rio San Diego Drive, #237
San Diego CA 92108
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