L2R

L2R is a grassroots not-for-profit organisation that provides opportunities for young people to participate in free weekly hip hop dance workshops in Melbourne’s West including young people from culturally and linguistically diverse, newly arrived and at-risk communities. Established in 2009, L2R has provided countless opportunities for newly arrived and disadvantaged young people to participate in free dance workshops held in Melbourne’s West. In January 2015 L2R was recognised by the Ministry of Arts Australia and was added to the Register of Cultural Organisations (RoCO) and endorsed with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. L2R’s purpose is to advance Arts and Culture, contributing to the nation’s vibrant cultural life. Youth participants that access L2R’s programs struggle to access commercial opportunities due to barriers associated with their experiences as recent migrants or refugees. Growing out of Braybrook’s Western English Language School (WELS), L2R has evolved into a diverse and supportive family that promotes well-being and confidence and a sense of belonging through dance. L2R’s support for young people and their social welfare extends well beyond the dance studio. L2R partners with organisations including Spirit West, Maribyrnong Youth Services, Brimbank Youth Services and WELS to support youth with education, employment pathways, social welfare concerns and activities such as sports, music and camps. L2R dancers have participated in fantastic performance opportunities such as Victoria’s Multicultural Festival, the Premiers Gala Dinner, NYE at Federation Square, Hamer Hall, White Night Melbourne and the AFL’s Multicultural Round. Mission To promote social cohesion, well-being and community through the delivery of free dance workshops for disadvantaged and at risk young people living in Melbourne’s West. L2R believes one language... DANCE!