Swan Within is a pioneering organization in Playa Vista, CA, dedicated to empowering vulnerable and exploited youth through the transformative power of dance. Founded in 2016 by classically trained ballerina Meredith Harper Houston, Swan Within utilizes ballet principles to help survivors of trafficking, gang involvement, and sexual exploitation heal and create new possibilities in their lives.
With an impressive 94% completion rate, Swan Within's trauma-informed, arts-based approach to youth development and diversion equips participants with the necessary tools to recover from the scars left behind by exploitation and violence, fostering increased self-esteem and empowering them to make positive life choices.
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